Competitive Word Game To Practise Topic Vocabulary in Language Classrooms
Fast-Paced ‘Chain Game’ Vocabulary Practice Activity for All Language Lessons Have you ever played that word game on a long car journey where you pick a topic and everyone takes a turn to say a word that starts with the last letter of the previous word? It keeps going until there’s a winner who always takes their turn? The topic-based vocabulary game can get quite competitive and it works something like this: Topic: COUNTRIESPerson A: LatviaPerson B: AustriaPerson C: Armeniaetc repeat OR Topic: FOOD ITEMSPerson A: HamburgerPerson B: Red PepperPerson C: Rollmopsetc repeat etc? Whether you have played it or not, it’s a great vocabulary practice idea for language lessons!…
How To Learn Vocabulary & Boost Students’ Confidence in Language Lessons
Help Students To Learn Vocabulary in Language Lessons Without Them Knowing! When I get a new French or German GCSE tutee or a group of GCSE language students, we do a quick diagnostic. I ask the students to select two areas that they feel they need help with and why. This includes: vocabulary in language lessons, speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar and translation. Although it varies, generally, the two main areas for concern for my language students are: VocabularyFeeling overwhelmed at the level of vocabulary they are required to know. Especially for communication, understanding and exams, as well as lack of exposure and practice. ConfidenceConfidence issues when speaking, listening and…
Quiz Quiz Trade – Fun Vocabulary Building Activity for Language Lessons
Background into Vocabulary Building British Linguist, David Crystal states: Vocabulary is a matter of word-building, as well as word use. I totally agree with him. You have to learn vocabulary, but physically use it too. That’s why Quiz Quiz Trade is an effective vocabulary building activity for language lessons. Not only does it combine vocabulary building, it promotes understanding, as well as meaningful interaction between people. That’s what language learning is about right, communication and interaction between people? Many language teaching professionals advise not to teach vocabulary in isolation. Whilst, I agree with this theory to some extent, according to the National Reading Panel (2000), one principle of effective vocabulary…
Fun Vocabulary Game for All Language Lessons with No Prep – 10 Words
Fast-Paced, Fun and Competitive Vocabulary Activity for All Language Classrooms If you are like me and get flustered easily when things aren’t working well at the beginning of your language lesson or you have a few minutes to spare during an English, French, German or Spanish lesson, try this fast-paced, competitive fun vocabulary game for language lessons out with your groups. This topic based vocabulary game for language lessons: is a relay-race has a competitive element to get all students in your class involved and stay on task is absolutely no-prep can be used for ANY topic is suitable for most levels (probably any level higher than CEFR A1.2) takes around…
Acrostic Whiteboard Vocabulary Building Activity
WORD ACROSTIC – VOCABULARY PRACTICE FOR LANGUAGE LESSONS There are so many vocabulary building activities that you can use in the language classroom and this one is one of my absolute favourites! Not only is this vocabulary building activity completely NO-PREP, it’s also very high impact and can be used at the beginning of a topic as a starter, as well as used as revision. I recently used the acrostic vocabulary builder to introduce the topic of ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ with one of my older groups. Some found it tricky, others enjoyed the challenge – there were a lot of food items on the list! What Do You Need To Carry…
Vocabulary Building Activity – Last Man Standing
Fun Vocabulary Building Game for Language Classrooms This vocabulary building activity is a game that is a little different to my other vocabulary games for the language classroom! The difference being that it has students standing up in a circle to begin with. Although this vocabulary game is supposed to be played at a fast pace, it does allow for a moment of thinking-time. In addition, it lends itself well for students to learn vocabulary and pick up on pronunciation from their peers. LAST MAN STANDING – VOCABULARY ACTIVITY Vocabulary Activity Resources Required:Soft ball or your choice of plush toyWhen To Use:Anytime. But works well as a starter or plenary.…
Vocabulary Activity To Assess Prior Knowledge – 5 Words
Quick Vocabulary Activity To Assess Prior Knowledge for All Language Classrooms! Oh, how I do enjoy a quick and easy no-prep vocabulary activity to assess prior knowledge, whilst simultaneously practising spelling and pronunciation. Making it into a competition is an added bonus! Using it as a vocabulary starter might be even better. This 5 words vocabulary activity can be used in all language classrooms and it is suitable for all levels (elementary A1 to advanced learners C1) too. I’ll explain how to use it in your language classroom below. Please excuse the ‘about killing’ example, I’m not a psycho… I just saw it online at Logophilia and liked the complexity…
Vocabulary Revision Challenge Dominoes – Tip Of The Week 7
No-Prep Dominoes Revision Vocabulary Challenge Could you use a no-prep vocabulary activity to help Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5 students of French, German, Spanish or other modern language to develop vocabulary through synonyms or antonyms? If so, then use this dominoes vocabulary revision challenge anytime with all of your classes next week! It works considerably well at the beginning of a new term, at the end of a topic or at the end of the year to revise vocabulary for speaking, writing, as well as reading, listening and translations! Teaching Tip Of The Week – Edition 7 – DOMINOES VOCABULARY REVISION CHALLENGE Title: Dominoes Vocabulary Revision Challenge…
45 German Songs For GCSE German Classrooms
Motivate GCSE German Students with Modern and Traditional German Songs In Your Classroom Today Get some brilliant German songs and suggestions by GCSE topics below! A bit of background into why I created the list of 45 German songs for GCSE classrooms before I present you with the resource… The German language has always been my passion. I knew that I wanted to do something with the language as a career from my very first lesson way back in 1998. I really focused on improving my German skills by doing my homework, reading German magazines for teenagers and participating well in lessons. My passion, determination and hard work helped me…
Teaching Activity Of The Week – Edition 5
TEACHING IDEA OF THE WEEK – EDITION 5 – SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS CHALLENGE This week, I used a really good starter in my English lessons (adaptable to French, German and Spanish etc). The teaching activity got my students thinking as soon as they came in to the classroom. If you are looking for a low prep teaching activity, which can be adapted and used in all of your classes this week, then try this synonyms and antonyms vocab challenge out! Teaching Tip Of The Week – Edition 5 Title: Synonym and Antonym Vocab Challenge Aim: Re-call previously learnt vocabulary and develop it further Level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Resources: , paper, pen and…
