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Morality – Using embedded video to generate discussion

This clip shows the introduction of the topic on morality and the use of language for prediction with upper-intermediate intermediate learners (15-16). They have to use the still of the video clip and talk in groups to predict what they think is going to happen. They then watch the entire video clip;compare their predictions and … Continued

Morality – Using images to facilitate speaking practice

This clip shows the development of the topic on morality and encourages learners to use the grammatical function of modals to describe what they would do in certain certain situations. The exercise is designed for learners aged 15/16 studying for the Cambridge First Certificate to help them with the speaking part of the exam. Learners … Continued

Morality – Displaying text to generate learner debate

This clip shows the IWB being used to display a series of case studies to generate discussion among learners as to which study describes the most anti-social situation. The learners (aged 15-16) are expected to use language for turn-taking to practice for part 3 of the Cambridge First Certificate speaking paper. Learners are then required … Continued

Morality – Tables to generate writing and speaking

This clip shows the introduction of a writing & speaking activity where a table is displayed on the IWB to help learners think of situations where they would help someone in trouble or not help someone in trouble. The learners (aged between 15-16) make notes on paper and feedback is given to the teacher who … Continued

American schools – Marking the content to support speaking

These intermediate learners of English are working on a unit on American schools. The task is to compare the time tables. This authentic material motivates the learners to speak and compare the given time table to their own schedules. The IWB tools like the pen or highlighter tool help to emphasise the differences. Previously;the learners … Continued

People on Photos – Writing – Pen Tool

This activity intends that learners write suggestions by looking at photos. Learners look at the photos and write suggestions for the people on the photos. In this activity;learners use both modals like should”;””had better””;””must”” and phrasal verbs they have studied in class. “””

Cartoons – Speaking – Spotlight

The video was taken during a university level EFL class. It shows a warm-up activity with the help of the IWB based on speaking skills. For this activity;the spotlight tool of the software is used. Firstly;a small part of the cartoon is shown and learners are asked to speak about the situation they see. Then;they … Continued

Verbs – Vocabulary – Drag and Drop

This video was taken during an EFL class focusing on vocabulary. The video includes learning idioms with the verbs ‘‘see’’ and ‘‘look’’. The learners have studied some idioms and in this activity they practice what they have learnt by matching the idioms with the given pictures.