A few discussion activities for English language students
What discussion activities work in class? Tekhnologic, winner of the British Council’s Teaching English blog award for a post on setting discussion goals, shares a few ideas. A discussion can bring out your students’ interests and motivate them; it’s a chance for them to talk about the things they really care about. Giving and justifying opinions in English can also bring students a sense of accomplishment, as they are using the language to express complex ideas. Discussion activities encourage critical thinking, and are therefore excellent preparation for speaking tests, such as IELTS or TOEFL, which partly examine the ability to express and justify opinions in English. Perhaps most importantly, discussion activities can be great fun for students.
Answering exam questions - University of Reading
This guide offers advice on effective strategies for the day of your exams. It includes: Printable version of this guide (this is designed to be printed double-sided on A4 paper, then folded to make an A5 leaflet). The stress of working under time constraints in the exam room can make all your good study intentions disappear.
STAAR Reading Test Passages
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Free English Level Test - How good is your English? Which English exam is right for you?
What is your level of English? Which exam should you study for? Check your level with these two level tests: Grammar & vocabulary level test Listening level test At the end of each test your level will be assessed at a CEF level (A2 to C2).
English Profile - Free subscription
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The Coop Times
All stories written in this game are automatically published to The Coop Times newspaper - read them here. By Adam Carr - @2HitAdam with special thanks to Omeed Dariani, Jola Pez and Matt Carr for submitting extra prompts! Music "Big Fish" and "Full Hand" by playonloop.com CC BY 3.0 If you've enjoyed my game and it's within your means, please consider giving back <3 I'm near broke at the moment, and donations help me keep making these games! So you wanna be a journalist, huh?
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5 of My Favorite English Games for ESL Students
I saved the best for last. My students requested this game more often than any other game we ever played. It's based on the old drinking game "Ring of Fire," modified for the classroom. Materials needed:A standard deck of playing cards, a whiteboard, 20-30 small slips of blank paper, and a bowl.
