Distance Dictation (sometimes known as Energy Dictation) is great for a young class who need to work off some energy. It involves all the skills: reading, speaking, listening and writing and with an added element of competition it’s a good all round activity for the class. Preparation As with all […]

Discarding Adverbs is a game based on a simple set of cards which can be used to practice different kinds of adverbs with your class. The game is also useful in helping to create and practicing questions‏‎. It helps if the class know each other, but it can also be […]

Detective Reading is a simple reading exercise to give your students practice in intensive reading. The students will check for details and clues in the text to answer several questions. Preparation Find a text which is of suitable length and level for your class. It can be as long or […]

Debates and Discussions in the TEFL class are great techniques to improve student participation. They help to improve the students’ general communication skills and confidence. They encourage quick thinking and improve rebuttal skills. In a more general way, they are ideal for practicing listening‏‎ and speaking‏‎. This article looks at […]

This is an interesting idea for a lesson which helps with checking reading comprehension. It also introduces some good listening practice. After you have worked on a text with your class you will want to make sure they understand it. Quite simply you can read it back to them but […]