Jane Godwin Coury –
Introduction
Teaching advanced students on a one-to-one basis can be a privilege both for the student and the teacher. The student has the teacher´s full time attention and has the opportunity to ask any niggling questions. The teacher can…
Choosing and preparing a song for a class activity may be a hard task. Here are some tips on how to select and prepare a song activity, not necessarily in the order presented. Songs have to be appropriate to the level of proficiency of students and intelligible;
Take…
Jane Godwin Coury –
Here are two activities about interesting topics that you can use with B2 level students to improve their vocabulary. The first one is about the famous Glastonbury Festival which takes place in the UK every year. The second activity is a word…
Paulo Torrres –
Paulo Torres worked on this activity at the municipal school he works for and is now sharing it. It was used with his third graders (4º ano) – Fundamental I. NB Although this activity was used at a municipal school, it can easily be adapted…
Jane Godwin Coury –
Reading is essential for students to build up their vocabulary, recognise how the language works and learn about culture. Short stories can be an excellent source to get busy students reading and, therefore, exposed to English.
Below is a short…
Here are 2 activities you can use in your classes for B1 level students. AIM: To practise the second conditional and encourage creativity.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose 3 different types of music, for example jazz, classical music and rock. Play a part of each piece of music…