Lingo Bingo

Thanks to @langwitch for the idea! Students fold a piece of paper in half and cut into two. Draw a grid or fold both bits so you have a grid of 6 or 8 squares depending on how big you want it on both pieces of paper. Number each box 1-6 or 1-8 on both and put one of the grids to one side. On one grid write phrases practising vocabulary or a grammar point. Cut the grid into 6 or 8 little squares.

Now students work in pairs where one partner will say a number and the other asks 'Comment dit-on... en anglais?' If they get it right they can place the card onto the corresponding number on their grid. The aim is to get a row or a full house. They can then swap or move around the classroom playing other grids.

Generation Game

When I was training, we were given the idea of doing the generation game in PowerPoint with images to revise vocabulary. Pictures would scroll across the screen slowly and then students had to write down as many as they could remember after seeing all the images. 

I've recently discovered an App called iBanner HD where you can set words scrolling across the screen so I thought it could be used to introduce new vocabulary or for students to write down as many as they can remember after all have scrolled by. 

Human dominoes

Each student has an English phrase and a French phrase. They have to listen to the student reading their French phrase and stand up if they have the corresponding English phrase. They then read out their French phrase for another student to match. It is like a relay.

To add a bit of variation to it, students could be timed, repeat the activity but swap phrases, make a large circle around the classroom.

Next time I think I will get students to write their own phrases with the English translation on a separate piece of paper. I could then ask them to do a quiz, quiz, trade activity where they just use the French phrase. This will get them swapping papers. They walk around the room, quiz another student on their sentence. If they get it right, they swap sentences.

The Betting Game

The betting game was something I heard about ages ago by Wendy Ward and just recently remembered it. It requires minimal planning and engages all students across all ability levels. I love using MWBs in lessons and it's great for adding a bit of competition.

I ask students a question and I give them a minute to write their answer. When the time is up I say ‘Who’s in?’ Students put their hand up if they know the answer but if they do not know then they are allowed to ‘bluff’ and also put their hand up.

If the student that I select knows the answer then everybody with their hand up (even those bluffing) win a point. If, however, the person selected was bluffing and doesn’t know then everybody with their hand up loses a point – even if they knew it!

Tellagami

Below is a link to a video that I made in an app called tellagami. I can create a character (I chose mine to look like me!) and then record my voice to make them talk. The video can then be saved in photos and used elsewhere.

http://youtu.be/00PCvIFYSM0

Visual poet

I made this using an app called visual poet. I was inspired by Edith Piaf as I was listening to some of her songs on soundcloud. It takes me back to being in France. I just love it!

WordFoto

Just discovered this app called WordFoto which adds words to your pictures. A great way of introducing new vocabulary!