VOCABULARY: BEDROOM FURNITURE

 

BED

BEDSIDE TABLE

CHEST OF DRAWERS

DESK

FLOOR

LAMP

MIRROR

POSTERS

RUG

SHELVES

WALL

WARDROBE

COMMUNICATIVE GAMES

Bedroom chain
Student 1: In my bedroom, there is a bed.
Student 2: In my bedroom, there is a bed and a wardrobe.
Student 3: In my bedroom, there is a bed, a wardrobe and a lamp…
Continue until somebody forgets an object.

A crazy bedroom

Tell them about an imaginary bedroom, including ridiculous details:

In my bedroom there are three beds. There is a fridge next to my bed. There are twenty pillows. There is a shower next to the wardrobe…

Students interrupt when something sounds strange: A fridge?! / You have twenty pillows?! Then they invent their own crazy bedroom in pairs. This can be very funny with 12-year-olds.

Stand up if…

You call out:

Stand up if you have a desk in your bedroom.

Stand up if you have two pillows.

Stand up if you have a TV in your bedroom.

Stand up if you have a rug.

😂 Stand up if you have clothes on the floor in your bedroom.

🧦 Stand up if you have socks under your bed.

📱 Stand up if you use your phone in bed.

🍕 Stand up if you sometimes eat in your bedroom.

😴 Stand up if you never make your bed.

🧸 Stand up if you still have a teddy bear in your bedroom.

👻 Stand up if you are scared when your bedroom is completely dark.

🎤 Stand up if you sing or dance in your bedroom when nobody is watching.

🙈 Stand up if your bedroom is very messy right now.

🛏️ Stand up if you would like to stay in bed all day.

Then ask individual students: María, where is your desk? / What colour is your rug?

👉 Very easy for weak groups and gets them moving.

Bedroom: This or That?
Give two alternatives and students physically choose one side of the classroom:

• Big bed or big wardrobe?
• Desk or TV?
• Carpet or wooden floor?
• One pillow or five pillows?
• Bedroom with a balcony or bedroom with a big window?
  Once they've chosen, they talk to someone on their side: Why? — I prefer a big bed because…
  👉 Good because they're expressing real preferences rather than just naming vocabulary.

Find someone who… – without a worksheet
Students walk around and ask classmates questions. Put the challenges orally:

• Find someone who has a TV in their bedroom.
• Find someone who has more than two pillows on their bed.
• Find someone who has a desk next to the window.
• Find someone who has posters on the walls.
• Find someone who has something under their bed. 😄
• Find someone who shares a bedroom with someone.
• Find someone who has clothes on the floor right now. 😂
• Find someone who has a teddy bear in their bedroom. 🧸
• Find someone who has a very tidy bedroom.
• Find someone who has something unusual in their bedroom.

They must remember the names rather than write them down. Afterwards: Who has a TV? — Pau has a TV.

Check out the rooms in these hotels:

Hotel de Glace

Skylodge

VOCABULARY: APPEARANCE

 BLOND /BLONDE HAIR

BROWN HAIR

DARK HAIR

RED HAIR

CURLY HAIR

STRAIGHT HAIR

LONG HAIR

SHORT HAIR

BLUE EYES

GREEN EYES

BRACES

FRECKLES

GLASSES

       

    TALL             MEDIUM-HEIGHT           SHORT      

COMMUNICATIVE GAMES:

Who's who ⭐⭐⭐

All the students stand up. The teachers chooses one secretly to be described. Then she starts the description.

E.g. This student has short hair.

The students with long hair sit down.

And so forth, till there's only one remaining student.

Draw My Monster ⭐⭐⭐
This is particularly good for beginners because mistakes become funny rather than embarrassing. Student A gets a monster picture and describes it:
“It’s got three eyes. It’s got short green hair. It’s got big ears…”

Draw the suspect ⭐⭐⭐
One student, the police officer, leaves the classroom. The rest of the class decides on the thief.   Then the police officer comes in and draws the criminal that the students describe on the whiteboard.

E.g. The criminal is tall. He’s got short brown hair. He’s got a beard. He wears glasses.”

Vocabulary- Entertainment

 PRINT EDITION versus E-BOOK

PAPERBACKS versus HARDBACKS 

AUDIOBOOKS

PODCASTS

BOOK GENRES

COMIC versus GRAPHIC NOVELS

FILM GENRES

Graphic novels

COLLOCATIONS

 

EXPLANATION IN SPANISH

FOR EXAMPLE, SUCH AS or LIKE

EXPLANATION (in English)

EXPLANATION (in Spanish) 

CONNECTORS TO GIVE EXAMPLES

 

Best Phrases to Use When Giving Examples in Writing

Published on July 15, 2024

When explaining concepts with examples, you can use a variety of words and phrases to introduce and elaborate on those examples. Here are some examples:

Introducing Examples

• For instance: "There are many types of renewable energy sources. For instance, solar power harnesses energy from the sun."
• Such as: "Healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, provide essential vitamins and minerals."
• For example: "There are various programming languages. For example, Python is popular for data science."
• To illustrate: "Effective communication is key in leadership. To illustrate, a good leader listens actively to their team members."
• Including: "Many factors affect climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation."
• Namely: "Three colors dominate the flag, namely red, white, and blue."
• In particular: "Certain plants thrive in shaded areas, in particular, ferns and hostas."

Elaborating on Examples

• Specifically: "Many people enjoy outdoor activities, specifically hiking and biking."
• As seen in: "The benefits of meditation can be profound, as seen in improved mental health and reduced stress levels."
• Such as the case with: "Technology can revolutionize industries, such as the case with artificial intelligence in healthcare."
• Take ... as an example: "Take the internet as an example; it has transformed the way we communicate and access information."
• Consider: "Consider the impact of electric cars on the environment. They produce less pollution compared to traditional vehicles."
• An example of this is: "Social media has changed how we interact. An example of this is the way we share daily updates on platforms like Facebook and Instagram."

Highlighting Specific Examples

• One example is: "There are many benefits to regular exercise. One example is improved cardiovascular health."
• Another example is: "Plants have various ways of dispersing seeds. Another example is the use of wind for seed distribution."
• A good example of this is: "Effective project management can lead to successful outcomes. A good example of this is the use of Agile methodology in software development."
• A classic example: "A classic example of teamwork is a well-coordinated sports team."

Source: Grammar Edge

HOW TO WRITE A FOR-AND-AGAINST ESSAY

 

SOURCE

• Academic Writing
• British Council
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