Learners work in pairs and define words presented on the worksheets (all connected with Christmas e.g. Santa Claus, reindeer etc.).
The twist is that they cannot use the listed words in their definitions.
For example: They have to define the word Santa Claus without using the words: red, man, boots and so on.
A nice activity for more profficient esl students. ...
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Keywords: advanced, christmas, definitions, intermediate, speaking, vocabulary, X-mas
A collection of funny Xmas stories. Great for reading, laughing, reproduction, jigsaw reading etc.
Stories:
A Nice DrinkBuy your own presentTwinsMirror ImageThe DoorbellChristmas LoserBlackmail
Mind that they're mostly at the intermediate - advanced level and your students must be rather profficient in English to understand their humor. ...
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Keywords: advanced, christmas, funny, intermediate, reading
This lesson for advanced level students is based on the song Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues.The lesson practises listening and reading for comprehension using the song lyrics, and there's a follow up discussion activity. Notes for teachers included!If you enjoy using this lesson in class, look out for our Christmas song based lessons for other levels. ...
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Keywords: advanced, christmas, listening, reading, song
This lesson for upp[er intermediate level students is based on the song I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa by The Jackson 5 (amongst others!).The lesson uses the song lyrics as a running dictation exercise and also includes a Santa Claus quiz and speaking activity. Notes for teachers included!If you enjoy using this lesson in class, look out for our Christmas song based lessons for other levels. ...
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Keywords: christmas, intermediate, listening, reading, song, speaking, upper intermediate
This lesson for intermediate level students is based on the song Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by The Jackson 5.The lesson introduces students to the use of 'had better'/'had better not' for giving advice with a warning, with exercises to practise using the vocabulary themselves. There's also a Santa Claus quiz warmer activity! Notes for teachers included!If you enjoy using this lesson in class, look out for our Christmas song based lessons for other levels. ...
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Keywords: christmas, intermediate, listening, song, vocabulary
This lesson for pre intermediate level students is based on the song Driving Home For Christmas by Chris Rea.
The lesson practises listening for detail and Christmas vocabulary in the form of a lyrics based Bingo! game.
If you enjoy using this lesson in class, look out for our Christmas song based lessons for other levels.
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Keywords: christmas, intermediate, listening, pre intermediate, song, vocabulary
This lesson is based on the song Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens.
The lesson practises listening for detail and revises common festive greetings. Suitable for elementary level students. Notes for teachers included!
If you like this lesson, look out for our Christmas song based lesson plans for other levels.
Merry Christmas
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Keywords: christmas, elementary, listening, song, vocabulary
Based on the song White Christmas by Bing Crosby, this Chrismas lesson plan introduces beginner level students to some common Christmas vocabulary and practises listening for detail.
If you enjoy using this lesson, look out for our Christmas song based lesson plans for other levels.
Merry Christmas!
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Keywords: beginner, christmas, elementary, listening, song, vocabulary, white christmas
Prep
Print/photocopy question prompt sheet on to coloured card (laminate if desired), cut.
Download/print copies of the Conversation ControlTM sheets from here.
Print/photocopy SimplyQuestsTM. Check for supportive materials in the SimplyC.wikiTM.
Pre-task
Brainstorm vocabulary for the topic (draw a circle on the board, elicit relevant words and phrases). Check students understand important words.
In-task
Your main objective is to pay attention to errors and mistakes, correct some and take notes of others on your control sheet, stimulate discussion by agreeing or disagreeing and encouraging them to speak for as long as time allows. With individual students you should also participate in the "game" ask/answer. With small groups, simply take notes and with large groups circulate around the room, supporting students as necessary.
Post-task
Provide students with the SimplyQuestsTM (you can actually email them the page if you have Adobe pro, if not hand it out). Get them to choose a research activity they're interested in. With larger groups, divide your class into twos and threes and encourage them to split responsibilities, plan and do their activity as a team project. Provide a deadline of when they should report back to you.
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Dear Student,
Read through the following activities and choose one or two investigative opportunities which sound interesting to you. If, while you're out surfing, you discover that you want to research something else even more fascinating - although related to this topic - you can.
Use the internet to help you find more information. Do your research in the language of your choice however please note that you should report on what you've learned only in English.
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Keywords: christmas, intermediate, internet, reading, research, speaking
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This is a crosswords to practise vocabulary related to Christmas holidays.
Across
Traditional Scottish wind instrument
Opposite of IN
They are made of WAX
Opposite of badly
Stock filled with goodies on Christmas Day
... night, holy night
Down
Patron Saint of Ireland
Bird often eaten for Christmas dinner
Santa's sleigh is pulled by
Bells ... on New Year's Day
Sweet ...
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Keywords: christmas, crossword, elementary, grammar, vocabulary
