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.
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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
Shared by www.kalinago-english.com
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
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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