A set of 20 slides, each with four sentences. Students choose the odd one out in each case. This could be used as a starter, for example. The sentences include some use of perfect tense and near future. Easy to edit to match the previous knowledge of your class. A1.
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A set of 20 slides, each with four sentences. Students must change one element in each sentence. This could be used as a starter or 'do-now'. Edit as necessary for your class. A1.
Another starter for beginners. 'Change one thing.' 20 slides, each one with four sentences which students have to alter by changing one element. Suggestions for extension given.
20 slides for beginners. Each slide has four sentences. Students have to select the odd one out and say why. This could be a handy starter. Editable as usual. CEFR A1.
A 'do now' style starter where students make sentences from lists of words and phrases. Suggestions for use given. A1.
A simple set of beginner slides showing jumbled words and phrases from which students make sentences. Suggestions for use provided. A1.
I have uploaded an audio listening task based on the Basque country text I previously shared as a written text. This can be used as a lecture. Audio file available (text to speech).
An "Ask the experts" communicative task based on three short texts about the culture of the Basque country. Usual format: students find information from the three 'experts', each of whom have a paragraph. Then all the information is combined for oral summary or writing. A nice way to deal with information-heavy texts.
An article with exercises about the culture of the Basque country. Text, vocab to find, true/false/not mentioned, an oral task, oral and writing summary. Suitable for AS level (Y12). CEFR B1.
A text and exercises about parents who want their children to receive a bilingual education in Quimper, Brittany. Text, vocab to find, comprehension, paired vocab test, gap-fill. Good opportunity for conversation about the value of bilingualism and immersion. Regional heritage theme. CEFR B1.