Here you can find a range of short activities to use in your secondary classroom with students at pre-intermediate 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.

Songs, symbols and lyrics

This activity consists of writing the lyrics of a song or even a story using symbols, code or pictures instead of some of the words.

Chat

This activity simulates 'online chatting' which has features common to both speaking and writing.

Postcards

Using postcards in class can be a motivating writing task and add a level of stimulation for students.

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

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