Category: SPEAKING

Christmas

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Christmas is a special time of year in many countries. In this lesson, you will do fun activities to practice English while talking about Christmas traditions, experiences, and opinions. Relax, enjoy, and try to speak as much as possible!

Let’s talk about Christmas

In small groups, discuss the following questions.

Listen carefully to your classmates and take notes on any interesting ideas you hear.

1 Do people celebrate Christmas in your country? How?

2 Is Christmas more a family holiday or a religious holiday where you live?

3 What is one tradition that almost everyone follows in your country?

Let’s learn vocabulary about Christmas

Work in small groups.

Look at the flashcards and guess the Christmas words.

Let’s practice vocabulary

Practice 1

Practice 2

Christmas Quiz

Christmas letter

Practice 1

Complete the following Christmas letter.

Practice 2

Write a short Christmas letter to your teacher or a classmate and send it using the chat box.

CHRISTMAS KARAOKE

Work in small groups.

  1. Choose a Christmas song:
    • Let It Snow
    • OR a surprise song
  2. Listen to your chosen song and complete the missing lyrics.
  3. When all groups have finished, the class will vote for one song, and everyone will sing along together! 🎶🎄

CHRISTMAS SONGS QUIZ

Work in small groups.

You will listen to short clips of Christmas songs.

For each clip, try to:

  • Fill in missing words from the lyrics

BOARD GAME

Work in small groups.

  1. Take turns rolling the virtual dice to move your piece along the board.
  2. When you land on a square, follow the instructions (answer a question, complete a task, or do a fun challenge).
  3. Use English to communicate your answers.
  4. The first player or team to reach the finish wins the game! 🎉

MERRY  CHRISTMAS!!!

Time Test Unwind

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 Board Game Instructions:

  1. Roll the dice 🎲 – Click on the dice in the game.
  2. Find your question 🔍 – Match the numbers from your roll to the grid.
    • The first number = Row (➡️)
    • The second number = Column (⬇️)
  3. Answer the question 💬 – Look at the square on the grid and answer the question out loud!
  4. Special square:
    • “Take a break – No question!” 😌 – Relax, no question for you this round!
  5. Have fun! 🎉
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🎲 Post-Test Wind-Down Activity😊

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📝🎲 Instructions: Post-Test Game 😊

1️⃣ Form a Group: Work in pairs or small groups for this activity. 

2️⃣ Take turns rolling the die. 🎲

3️⃣ Open the box with the same number as your die.

4️⃣Read the sentence starter inside.

5️⃣Complete the sentence with your own answer. 💬

OPTIONAL: Ask a follow-up question!  

💡 Have fun and share your thoughts! 😊

Practice Speaking Online 🌟🎤

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Hi everyone! 👋

Are you looking for an easy and fun way to practice your speaking skills after class?

Look no further! Let me introduce you to Speak and Improve, an amazing online tool designed to help you improve your English speaking.

What is Speak and Improve? 🗣️

Speak and Improve is an online platform where you can:
✅ Practice speaking English by answering questions or describing pictures.
✅ Receive instant feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and fluency.
✅ Track your progress with a score called the “CEFR level” (A1 to C2).

It’s free, easy to use, and perfect for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

How Does It Work? 💻

1️⃣ Go to Speak and Improve.
2️⃣ Choose a speaking task, like describing a photo or answering a question.
3️⃣ Record your response using your phone, tablet, or computer.
4️⃣ Get feedback and see suggestions to improve.

Why Use It? 🌟

  • Practice Anytime: Use it at home, on the bus, or during a break!
  • Boost Confidence: The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel.
  • Prepare for Exams: Great for tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge PET!
  • It’s Fun: You’ll enjoy trying different tasks and topics. 🎉

Tips for Success 📚

🔹 Use headphones and speak clearly.
🔹 Repeat tasks to see your improvement.
🔹 Try out topics you find challenging.
🔹 Set a daily speaking goal (e.g., 5 minutes).

Your Challenge! 🚀

💬 This week’s goal: Spend at least 10 minutes practicing on Speak and Improve and share your experience with the class. How did it help you? What did you enjoy most?

Start your speaking journey today! 🌟 Remember, the more you practice, the closer you’ll get to fluency. Let’s keep improving together! 💪

Happy learning!
Teacher Julieta 😊

🏠 Find Your Perfect Place to Live

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INSTRUCTIONS:

👥 1. Form Groups
Get into groups of three or four.

🌆 2. Imagine Moving!
You’re going to a new city 🏙️ to study English 📘 for a few months! You need to find a place to stay 🏠.

🧠 3. Brainstorm
Think of features you would like in your accommodation. What’s important to you? 💭

📄 4. Read and List Pros & Cons
Each group member takes one option to read in detail. Make a list of pros ✅ and cons ❌ for your choice. Pay attention to the underlined words!

📢 5. Share with Your Group
Explain your option’s pros and cons to your group, and make sure everyone understands the underlined words.

🗳️ 6. Vote and Decide
Vote as a group to pick the best place to stay.

🏆 7. Share with the Class
Tell the class which option your group chose and why you think it’s the best!

Use the following flashcards to review vocabulary

Verb Tenses Review

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For High-Intermediate students

🎲 Board Game Instructions:

  1. Start Here 🏁: Begin the game by placing your token on the “START” space.
  2. Roll the Dice 🎲: Each player rolls the dice to move forward.
  3. Move Your Token ➡️: Move the number of spaces shown on the dice.
  4. Land on a Space:
    • Look at the picture 🖼️.
    • Create a detailed sentence using the verb tense indicated in the key. Add more details to your sentence (e.g., time expressions, reasons, or descriptions). 🎯.
  5. Verb Tenses:

6. Finish: 🏆 The first player to reach the finish wins the challenge!

Enjoy your game and practice your verb tenses! 😊

Get to know you

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🎲 Board Game Instructions:

  1. Roll the dice 🎲 – Click on the dice in the game.
  2. Find your question 🔍 – Match the numbers from your roll to the grid.
    • The first number = Row (➡️)
    • The second number = Column (⬇️)
  3. Answer the question 💬 – Look at the square on the grid and answer the question out loud!
  4. Special square:
    • “Take a break – No question!” 😌 – Relax, no question for you this round!
  5. Have fun! 🎉

Post-Test Fun: Snakes and Ladders!

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After your hard work on the test, it’s time to relax and have some fun! Join us for a game of Snakes and Ladders, where you can roll the dice, answer questions, and climb your way to victory. This game is a great way to unwind and reflect on what you’ve learned. Let’s get started!

Snakes and Ladders Game 🐍🪜

🎲 Instructions:

  1. 👥 Number of Players: 2-4 players
  2. 🎯 Objective: Be the first to reach the finish 🎉 by moving across the board, answering questions, and having fun!
  3. 🔄 How to Play:
    • Each player starts at square 1️⃣.
    • 🎲 Roll the dice and move forward the number of spaces.
    • 🪜 If you land on a ladder, climb up to the top.
    • 🐍 If you land on a snake, slide down to its tail.
  4. ❓ Answer a Question:
    • When you land on a question square 🛈, pick a card and answer the question.
  5. 🏅 Winning the Game: The first player to reach the last square wins! 🎉

Have fun, relax, and reflect on your test! 😄

Dream Destinations: Where Would You Go?

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🎯 Learning goal: Practice speaking by discussing travel preferences using information from travel brochures.

💭 Think

  1. Look at the brochures for Paris, Tokyo, and Cancun.
  2. Consider the different travel packages and activities each destination offers.
  3. Choose one destination you would like to visit.
  4. Write your ideas on a piece of paper or in the chat. Explain:
  • Which destination you chose.
  • Why you chose that destination.
  • Which activity you are most excited about and why.

Example: I chose to visit Paris because I’ve always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower. I think it would be amazing to explore the museums and take a cruise on the Seine River. I’m most excited about the city tours, especially visiting Montmartre, because it seems like a beautiful and historic area.

💡 🗣️ Small group discussion


Share your destination choice and the reasons with your classmates.

Ask the following questions:

  1. What do you think you will learn or experience in [destination]?
  2. Did you consider going to another destination? Why or why not?
  3. How do you think traveling to [destination] will change your perspective?
  4. Would you choose the same destination for a short trip or a long vacation? Why?
  5. Which activity in the brochure do you find the least interesting? Why?
  6. Which activity do you think will be the most fun or memorable? Why?
  7. Do you think you would like the local food in [destination]? Why or why not?
  8. Have you ever visited [destination] before? If yes, what was your experience?

✍️ Write about it


Write a short paragraph about your travel choice. Include:

  • Share your reflection in the comments below.👇