Talking Dictionaries or Describing Words is a simple word game which teaches students how to describe words. It’s a useful skill which lets students talk about something they do not necessarily know the correct word for. Preparation Either on slips of paper or flashcards, have a number of nouns ready […]

Take a Letter is a simple dictation practice which allows your business English students to practice the form and style of business letters. Business letters are often formulaic, using set words and phrases and layouts. This exercise gives your students practice with these and familiarizes them with the usual content […]

Superlative Millionaire is a game you can play with your class to practice superlatives. Everyone knows the Who Wants to be a Millionaire game; this is a variation on that idea; it requires very little preparation on your part as the students themselves will be putting together the questions. Preparation […]

Superheroes is a good speaking‏‎ activity for the TEFL class. This is all about the students inventing a new superhero and testing them out in various scenarios to find out who has the most successful. Preparation You will need to prepare beforehand a number of threatening scenarios in which a […]

Student Generated Tests are a good way to prepare quick tests or quizzes for the class but with little effort from the teacher. Ten minutes before the end of the lesson ask each student to individually write down 2 or 3 questions based on the material they have learned over […]