Simon Says exemplifies the total physical response method better than any activity for the language classroom I can think of. The game is versatile and allows us to teach a wide range of grammatical/lexical items. I used it recently to teach a few uses of the verb look which had been confusing my learners:
Simon says:
Look […]
Tags: 'Going to' and gonna · Grammar · Have just done · Lesson plans · Look and look like · Present continuous
Song hangman
I heard a song the other day that would seem to confirm a suspicion I have had for a while now. The song, which is called Chapel of love goes something like this:
Go-win’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married
Go-win’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married
Gee, I really love you and […]
Tags: 'Going to' and gonna · Grammar · Lesson plans · Songs