Here you can find a range of short activities to use in your secondary classroom with students at beginner level. All of our activities are designed around themes engaging and relevant to secondary learners and can be used to complement your school curriculum, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. Written by young learner experts from around the world, our activities are easy to use and aim to give your students the skills and confidence they need to enjoy learning English.

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Erase the dialogue

If you have students that aren't very confident or happy about speaking this is a good activity to try.

Vocabulary revision game

This revision activity has always helped my students to remember words that they have not used for a while, as well as allowing peer teaching. 

Writing activities

On these pages you will find ideas for classroom activities which involve writing.

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