Conversation Classes
Almost every student, if asked, will say that the thing they want most is more speaking practice. With these powerpoint conversation classes, aimed at students of varying levels (Elementary to Advanced), you can hopefully provide them with the opportunity to talk with you and other students in the class. Hopefully the lessons have a little something for everyone, and if taught in supportive groups they can advance the standards of lower level students through good peer guidance. Most of the lessons are in .ppt format, but some of the downloads also involve lesson plans and so are 'zipped'. Click on the image to begin the download. If you have any queries, criticisms or commendations, please visit the comments page.
Some of these lessons are previewed on slideshare - access to the original files can be found here.
Some of these lessons are previewed on slideshare - access to the original files can be found here.
The discussions surround internet censorship and the phenomena of 'Big Brother'. Be warned, in countries where censorship plays a central part of that countries policy, conversation may be either heated or simply non-existant through lack of awareness. (contains ppt and lesson plan)
CENSORSHIP
This conversation lesson follows a familiar pattern. Simple conversation questions get the class under way about shopping mores, followed by a brief look at some appropriate idioms. The rest of the lesson includes questions, roleplays and brainstorming and some usual shopping terms.
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP
FASHION
Easy to follow discussion with conversation prompting slides, images and questions related to the concept of image. Depending on the level of your class you can take the discussion where ever you want. Talk about the whys of 'fashion' and the importance in relation to various cultures.
YOU BE THE JUDGE
Prompted by an old MB game, You be the judge excites students' vocabulary, grammar and inquisitive minds. Put the students into small groups and let them debate whether the accused was sentenced or set free. Great before or after a lesson on crime.
Have we got it all wrong? Are superstars good role models for our society? This conversation class involves all students as we gossip and discuss the perils of stardom. Take a look at celebrities ans superstars in different cultures and question, 'Is it worth it?'
CELEBRITY & MORALS
After all the recent ecological disasters and the rising sense that thing are coming to an end, this conversation class concentrates on vocabulary and fluency when talking about 'The End of the World'.
(made prior to 2011 disaster in Japan)
END OF THE WORLD
CULTURE SHOCK
Spin, spin, spin the wheel of justi... culture! Definitely one for the English English teacher in you. Some of the most common aspects of English culture are considered in this conversation prompted class. Let the wheel spin and the conversation flow.
IS IT ART?
Prompted by an online discussion with ellitist on Live Journal, this lesson gives the learners an opportunity to acquire some new vocabulary while discussing the value of art. Bring a little bit of culture, along with some humour, to the classroom.
The Dreams conversation class stirs interest in students, giving them new vocabulary and idioms while providing interesting facts about the dreaming state. There are various opportunities for grammar practice using this ppt as supplementary study.
DREAMS
This funny powerpoint show is not appropriate for all years or countries. The content can be considered 'racy'. You have been warned. However, this gives you an opportunity to practice intonation and stress alongside pronunciation in a cheerful, light-hearted manner.
FUNNY ENGLISH
CHANGES
The Changes conversation class develops students' vocabulary and gives them practice using various tenses, modal verbs, and English phrases. 'If' sentences can be studied if necessary for future wishes and expectations.
LEARNING STRAGIES
The Learning Strategies conversation class includes a twenty-minute presentation, after that it is all student talking. Thinking of the best ways to learn a language, what strategies to employ, and presenting to the class.
In this conversational game the best strategy is using groups. These groups can discuss the hot topics, or students can be placed against each other, the one giving the most convincing argument is the winner. A great way to evoke a need for speaking the language.
SCRUPLES
The Conversation 'Wheel of Fortune' includes 9 categories behind a stunning powerpoint presentation. Adapt the questions or the topics to your own needs, or just follow the presentation through. Students will have great conversations with topics they are familiar with, and enjoy the fun element as well.
CONVERSATIONS
GEOGRAPHY QUIZ
In this interactive classroom game learners can develop their knowledge of and all things to with weather, mountains, oceans, continents, and capitals of the world. Will they choose to bank a simple 25 point question, or risk it and go for the full 100 points.
RIDDLES
In this game students can be put into groups to work out the riddles, alternatively this can be used as a competition for the individuals. A time limit for each riddle may be necessary. The real English comes from the students' explanation - only then do they collect points.
This lesson was brought to my attention by a fellow teacher in the school I was in. Its origins are truly unknown. However, it is a fine lesson for teaching prepositions, locations and relationships. Used in the right way (teams score points) it can be an invigorating and useful lesson to the students.
Shapes & Relationships
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