“Desert Island”
Aim: speaking
Language: imagination, fun
Level: beginners, intermediate
Time: 10-15 minutes
“Imagine you are on a desert island in the Atlantic Ocean. You have
only a dress and that is all. There is food and water on the island but nothing else. Here
is a list of things you may find useful. Choose the most useful things from your point of
view.”
a box of matches, a mirror, a map, a radio, a camera, a saucepan, a
knife, a blanket, a tent, a watch, a pencil, a paper, aspirin, a gun
Students work in pairs for about 6-8 minutes. After that they read the
lists of words they have chosen.
ex. We need a box of matches to make a fire.
ex. We need a map to find the place where we are.
ex. We need a saucepan to cook.
I think this game practices interactive language because the students agree or disagree
and compare things. |
“Changes in Our Life”
Aims: speaking
Language: practice in using the Present Perfect Tense
Level: intermediate
Time: 5-10 minutes
I describe to the students some interesting facts that have happened in
my life and in the world
ex. I have visited Great Britain.
ex. Playing with computer has become the most popular hobby.
ex. I have married.
I ask the students to make up their own sentences about the most
important changes that have taken place in their lives.
ex. I have seen the film “Titanic”.
ex. I have been to Moscow.
ex. My father has bought a car.
Tatyana Abramova, Chita |
