http://www.eltgames.com/ STUDENT ASituation 1:Youre really worried about a job interview. Tell your friend about it. (What job is it? When is the interview? Why are you worried?)Situation 2:You are your partners boss. Your employee is going to ask you a favour. Its a very busy time at work at the moment.Situation 3:You are late for work. Explain to the boss why you are late, and apologise.Situation 4:Your friend has a problem. Ask some questions and give some advice. Try to make your partner feel better about the problem.

STUDENT BSituation 1:Your friend is telling you about a problem. Ask some questions and give advice. Try to make your partner feel better about the problem.Situation 2:You want to go to a friends wedding next week. Ask your boss if you have some time off. Tell them about how long you need and why its important to you.Situation 3:You are your partners boss. This employee is always late. Ask questions about why and listen to his / her answers.Situation 4:You really want to change your job. Tell your friend why you are fed up and ask for advice.

STUDENT ASituation 1:You have left your wallet at home. You really need to make a phone call and take a bus back home. Explain this to your friend and ask to borrow the money.Situation 2:You left your bag in a caf and now its not there. Tell the caf owner about it (What was in the bag? What did the bag look like? ) Ask if he/ she saw anyone take it.Situation 3:Your son / daughter never tidies his/her bedroom and you are very annoyed about it.Situation 4:You are twelve years old. You promised your mother / father to be home by seven oclock but you are late. You didnt get home until after ten oclock at night. Apologise and explain.Situation 5:You bought a CD player in a department store last week but it doesnt work. Try to get your money back.

STUDENT BSituation 1:Your friend has a problem. Listen to him / her and decide if you want to help.Situation 2:You are the owner of a caf. You are very busy. A customer wants to talk to you about something but you dont really have time to listen.Situation 3:You are twelve years old.You have a lot of homework to do, but every time you try to do it, your mom/ dad wants you to do chores at home. Talk to your mother / father about your problem.Situation 4:Your son / daughter promised to be home by seven oclock but she didnt get home until after ten oclock at night. You are angry.Situation 5:You work in a department store in the complaints department. You are very bored with your job. A customer wants to complain about something but you are not very interested.

Science and TechnologyIn pairs, ask students to take turns to ask and answer each others questions. Encourage pairs to discuss the questions in detail, rather than giving yes/ no answers. After pairs have finished, bring the discussion together with the whole class and feedback any vocabulary problems you have noticed.

STUDENT ATake turns to ask and answer these questions with your partner.Do you agree with each other?1.Do you think technology makes our lives easier?How much do you depend on technology?2.When you buy gadgets how do you choose them? (by the latesttechnology,the most famous brand name, the cheapest, the coolest-looking, etc)3.How often do you use the internet? What kinds of things do you use itfor? Do you enjoy it or is it only a useful tool?4.What do you think of cosmetic surgery?Would you ever consider it for yourself?5.What do you think is the most important invention or innovation in the lastfifty years?

STUDENT BTake turns to ask and answer these questions with your partner.Do you agree with each other?1.Do you think that email will completely replace writing letters?Which do you think is better?2.Do you think that genetic engineering is a good idea?What problems could there be? What are the advantages?3.Do you worry about the amount of chemicals in your food and drinks?Do you think that there should be more regulations about this?4.Do you think that in the next hundred years our methods of transport willchange? How will they be different?5.How technical - minded are you? Can you take gadgets apart and repair them?Do you understand how all your technological possessions work?

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1. Next Sunday we have to discuss an important matter. Should we do it over the internet, by telephone, by meeting or some other method? What time would be best for all of us?

2. We are architects. We have been appointed to divide this building up into flats. The developer wants to make as much profit as possible.

3. We are architects. We have been appointed by the local council to divide this building up into flats. They want to benefit the local community as much as possible.

4. Were going to open a restaurant together in this area. What type of restaurant should it be? Which jobs will each of us take?

5. Were going start a new magazine. What type of magazine should it be? Which jobs will each of us take?

6. We have $100,000 to invest. How should we invest it to get the best return over five years?

7. We have $100,000 to give away. Who should we give it to?

8. We have to prepare a magnificent meal for a group of ten people. What should we cook?

Think of a questionOrganise the class into groups of 4 to 7, and give each group a set of face-down shuffled cards. The first student picks up a card, thinks of a question, and chooses a member of the group to ask. The question must use the word/words on the card (verb and adjective forms can be changed if necessary). Stupid questions are not allowed (for example,Do you like glass?). If the rest of the group judge that the question is stupid, the student with the card has to try again. Then the next students takes a card, and so on.

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hearlaugh atgo roundlots of sugar

inmusicgreensleep

sportdo it againcitygood

peopletemperaturethousandsmeal

enough timevery shortlook atreally big

pageon the roadsomeone?at

glassnono keystoo fast

Whats the right question?Cut up the cards and put them face down. Divide the class into two teams. One student from Team A comes to the front of the class and takes a c ard. This student has one minute to ask a (grammatically accurate) question to their team, to get the answer of the word or phrase on the card. If the team answers correctly, usingexactlythe words printed on the card, the team wins a point and the student can take another card, until the minute is up. Change teams and repeat.

The day before yesterday.No thanks.No, I cant.Next week.

New York.Yes, you have.Twelve.Lemons.

Fine, thanks.No, I wouldnt.Your grandfather.This morning.

Last year.Of course I do!In bed.Over there.

Carrots.No, never.Not very often.No, I wont.

Tuesday.On your right.Yes, they do.A rabbit.

Since last week.For ages.At school.Yes, I would.

Fifty-two.In the summer.Elvis Presley.Australia.

Interviews 1Organise the class into pairs. One student is the interviewer. Each interviewer receives a card, and interviews the other as directed. They then change roles.FIRST CERTIFICATE CLASSES:As above, but with one examiner and two candidates in each group. The examiner should get the two interviewees to share the speaking evenly and each interview should last for about four minutes. Repeat twice, with a different examiner each time.

CARD 1:CARSYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.Could we be less dependent on cars?What kind of people need cars the most?What kind of people need cars least?How could public transport be improved?Would it be difficult to improve public transport?Why are cars so popular?Do you think we will be dependent on cars 100 years from now?CARD 2:TEENAGERSYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.How could this area be made more interesting for teenagers and young adults?What makes an area interesting for young people?What do the young people in your area most need?How important do you think it is for leisure facilities for young to be cheap or free?What can happen when young people dont have enough to do?Why do younger people and older people often like different things?Do older people understand the young?

CARD 3:PETSYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.Why do so many people like to keep pets?Why are dogs the most popular pet?What problems can be caused by dogs?How is having a cat different to having a dog?What responsibilities do pet-owners have?Is it fair to keep a cat or dog in an apartment?What is the attraction of keeping exotic pets, such as snakes or spiders?Why are some animals more suitable as pets than others?CARD 4:TELEVISIONYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.How important to our lives is television?Can television change the way people think?Why is television so popular?Do people watch too much television?How would life be different without television?Are documentaries more important than entertainment programmes?How could television in your country be improved?

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CARD 5:EDUCATIONYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.What is the purpose of education?Are subjects like science and economics more important than subjects like art and music?Do you think schools should teach fewer subjects, but teach them in more detail?How much difference can teachers make to their pupils lives?Why do some young people hate school?Is education for very young children really necessary?Could schools in your area be improved? How?CARD 6:SMOKINGYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.What do you think about smoking?What are the disadvantages of smoking?In your country, where is smoking prohibited?Do you think people should be allowed to smoke anywhere they want to?In your country, is smoking increasing or decreasing? Why?Is tobacco advertising permitted in your country?

Do you think tobacco companies should pay compensation to people whose health has been damaged by smoking?

CARD 7:CHILDRENYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.Would you like to work with young children?What kind of person do you need to be to work with children?What is the best age to start school, do you think?Is it a good idea for children to go to nursery school or kindergarten before starting school?What should schools teach young childrenWhat should parents teach their children?Can you remember what is it like being a young child?CARD 8:WORKYou are the interviewer. Ask the underlined question. Ask extra questions as necessary. Use the questions below or think of your own.What makes people happy in their work?What kind of jobs tend to have the happiest workers?Is pay the most important factor?What other factors make worker happy?How long should the working day be?Is it possible to have a successful career and a good family life?What kind of person is most suited to being a manager?What are the advantages and disadvantages or working for yourself?

Dont say the word! (Upper Intermediate)Copy and cut up one set of cards. Divide the class into two teams. Bring one member of the first team to the front of the class. They have to try to define the word in capitals at the top of the card without using any of the words written on the card. Dont allow translation or hand gestures. Allow a minute for the first student, then bring a students from the second team to the front. Continue until you run out of cards, then get the teams to make their own cards for a second round of the game, using recently learned words.

BORROWcoverbodyprotectionCONVERSATIONbookinformationreferenceCONGRATULATIONScelebratebirthdaychampagne

HELMETcivilisationancientRomeEMPLOYMENTfunnylaughjokeGHOSTmilitaryuniformsoldier

BODYGUARDprotectfamousstrongMOUSEcomputercatanimalSOFAsitfurnituresitting room

PARENTmotherfatherfamilyCLEANdirtywashshowerISLANDseaSicilyland

COFFEEdrinkespresso/cappuccinocupBICYCLEwheelridetransportFLYbirdairplanewings

BABYchildcryinfantKEYlockdooropenSHOULDERbodyarmneck

Dont say the word! (Pre-intermediate)Copy and cut up one set of cards. Divide the class into two teams. Bring one member of the first team to the front of the class. They have to try to define the word in capitals at the top of the card without using any of the words written on the card. Dont allow translation or hand gestures. Allow a minute for the first student, then bring a students from the second team to the front. Continue until you run out of cards, then get the teams to make their own cards for a second round of the game, using recently learned words.

ELEPHANTnosegreyAfricaTEACHERschoolteachstudentBIGlargesmallenormous

YELLOWcoloursunbananaTODAYyesterdaytomorrownowWEEKsevendaymonth

HOTcoldtemperaturesunHAPPYsadlaughsmileYESnoagreepositive

PLEASEhelpthank youpoliteGOODBYEgoleavesayCARwheeldrivetravel

DOCTORsickhospitalhelpHOTELsleepholidaybedSWIMseawaterfish

BANANAeatyellowmonkeyHORSEanimalridefourHEADbodyfacetop

Dont say the word! 2 (Intermediate)Copy and cut up one set of cards. Divide the class into two teams. Bring one member of the first team to the front of the class. They have to try to define the word in capitals at the top of the card without using any of the words written on the card. Dont allow translation or hand gestures. Allow a minute for the first student, then bring a students from the second team to the front. Continue until you run out of cards, then get the teams to make their own cards for a second round of the game, using recently learned words.

SKINcoverbodyprotectionENCYCLOPAEDIAbookinformationreferencePARTYcelebratebirthdaychampagne

ROMANcivilisationancientRomeCOMEDYfunnylaughjokeARMYmilitaryuniformsoldier

BODYGUARDprotectfamousstrongMOUSEcomputercatanimalSOFAsitfurnituresitting room

PARENTmotherfatherfamilyCLEANdirtywashshowerISLANDseaSicilyland

COFFEEdrinkexpressocupBICYCLEwheelridetransportFLYbirdairplanewings

BABYchildcryinfantKEYlockdooropenSHOULDERbodyarmneck

Expressing preferencesPut students into pairs or small groups. Give each pair a set of cards face down. Students take it in turns to pick a card for the group to talk about their preferences and dislikes. Encourage groups to discuss the subjects in detail, agreeing and disagreeing, and giving reasons for their views.

outdoor activitiesIndoor activitiesworking outdoorsworking in an officeliving in the suburbsliving in the city centre

formal partiesstudent partiesgardeningDIYdoing the houseworkcooking

studying at homestudying at collegea country childhooda city childhoodsingle-sex schoolsmixed-sex schools

Studying aloneGroup studyEnglish pronunciationEnglish spellingzooscircuses

game showsreality TVlarge hotelsbed and breakfastscience fictiondetective stories

buying CDsdownloading Mp3sromantic filmsaction filmsgreedstupidity

vanityjealousybeing nice to peopletelling the truthbeing self-employedbeing an employee

Making comparisonsPut students into pairs or small groups. Give each pair a set of cards face down. Students take it in turns to make comparative statements about the items on their cards. Encourage groups to discuss the topics together, agreeing and disagreeing, rather than just making short statements.

emailsletterscatsdogstraditional songsmodern songs

carsbikesspringautumnholidays by the seaholidays in the city

being a studentworkingfootballbasketballliving in the cityliving in the country

watching TVreading a bookyour languageEnglishtaking a traintaking a bus

fast foodeating in restaurantsbathsshowersteacoffee

New YorkLondonlarge supermarketssmall shopsbreadrice

Going to cinemaswatching movies at homepublic transportyour own carwriting text messagesmaking phone calls

Tell me aboutEach student will need a card (it doesnt matter if cards are duplicated). The class stand and circulate, finding partners and proceeding as directed. Continue until everybody has spoken to at least four or five others.

Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his last holidayAbout her/his occupationHer/his plans for the futureHer/his musical interestsDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his journey here todayWhat she/he is doing tomorrowHer/his favourite kind of filmHer/his attitude to petsDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.

Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his experience of schoolWhat she/he is doing next weekendHer/his hobbiesHer/his favourite kind of foodDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his city, town or villageWhat she/he did yesterdayHer/his attitude to childrenHer/his ambitionsDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.

Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Where she/he would like to go on holidayWhat she/he did before the lessonHer/his academic plansHer/his familyDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his last long journeyWhat she/he did last weekendHer/his hopes for the futureHer/his attitude to taking exerciseDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.

Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his eating habitsWhat she/he is doing after the lessonHer/his occupationHer/his plans for the futureDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.Greet another student. Ask her/him to tell you about one of the following subjects:Her/his telephoning habitsWhat she/he was doing this time last yearHer/his hobbiesHer/his ambitionsDont accept a short answer! Ask more questions about the subject.

Picture Dictations 1Organise the class into pairs. Student As receive pictures (keeping them secret) and describe the scene for Student Bs to draw. Then give the Student Bs pictures, and reverse the roles.

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Picture Dictations 2Organise the class into pairs. Student As receive pictures (keeping them secret) and describe the scene for Student Bs to draw. Then give the Student Bs pictures, and reverse the roles.

STUDENT A

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Picture Dictations 3Organise the class into pairs. Student As receive pictures (keeping them secret) and describe the scene for Student Bs to draw. Then give the Student Bs pictures, and reverse the roles.

STUDENT A

STUDENT B

ELTgames.com / Jon Marks. This material first appeared inEnglish Teaching ProfessionalMagazinePicture Dictations 4Organise the class into pairs. Student As receive pictures (keeping them secret) and describe the scene for Student Bs to draw. Then give the Student Bs pictures, and reverse the roles.

STUDENT A

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True or false?Organise the class into two teams. A member of Team A takes a card, and secretly writes T or F on that card. If T, then the student gives a true account; if F, a made up one. Team B guess if the story is true or false. If they are wrong, Team A get a point. Then a member of Team B takes a card, and so on. If the class is too big for everybody to have a turn at speaking, perhaps divide it up into two or more sub-groups.

Tell the class what you did yesterday evening.(Truth)Tell the class how you spent your last holiday.(Lie)

Tell the class about an accident you had.(Truth)Tell the class about your great-grandfather.(Lie)

Tell the class about a memorable journey you made.(Lie)Tell the class about something strange that happened to you.(Truth)

Tell the class about a famous person you met.(Lie)Tell the class about your first school.(Truth)

Tell the class about your house.(Truth)Tell the class about a public performance you did.(Lie)

Tell the class about a time when you spoke English on the phone.(Lie)Tell the class about your ambitions for the future.(Truth)

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Making a complaint role playThe pairs work through their handouts, deciding on the setting of the role play (unless you have decided this for them to fit the lesson theme) and the other factors.Each pair is likely to come up with a different scenario. Briefly check the cards to make sure that everybody has understood the format. Then the pairs act out the situations they have devised.

Making a complaintPLACE______________ ticket office______________ shopOther commercial place: __________________STUDENT A: CUSTOMERWhats your problem? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What results do you want from the conversation? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________STUDENT B: You work in the place.Whats your job, exactly?Assistant / Manager / ___________ (other)Are you helpful / unhelpful / friendly / unfriendly / ___________ (other)?What happens in the end? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Buying and sellingDivide the class into two halves sellers and buyers. Sellers must think of a product or service, decide on an improved version and then complete their cards in writing (briefly check these). Tell the buyers how many things they can buy. This number should be half the number of sellers. (eg, if there are ten sellers, the buyers can buy five products/services).The students circulate. The sellers must try to sell their products/services to as many buyers as they can, keeping a record of how many sales they make. Continue until the sellers have spoken to all or most of the buyers. The winner is the seller with the highest number of sales.

STUDENT A: SELLERYou are selling a new product or service.What is it? ___________________________How is it better than the normal version of the product / service? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How many have you sold? ____

STUDENT B: BUYERYou can buy _____ products / servicesWhich ones are you going to buy? Write them here.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ShoppingPut students into pairs to take turns to ask and answer the questions. Encourage pairs to discuss the questions rather that giving brief yes/no answers. When pairs have finished, perhaps have a whole-class discussion on some of the topics..

STUDENT AAsk a partner what they think and answer your partners questions.Dont forget to ask What about you? when you answer their questions.

1. Do you enjoy shopping? Why / Why not?2. Do you prefer shopping on your own or with someone? Why?3. Do you ever watch TV shopping channels?Have you ever bought anything from them?4. Do you every buy clothes and then not wear them?Do you often make shopping mistakes?5. Has shopping changed much in your country in the last ten years? How?6. Do you have an eye for a bargain? Are you a good bargain hunter?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -STUDENT BAsk a partner what they think and answer your partners questions.Dont forget to ask What about you? when you answer their questions.

1. Do you like shopping in the sales?Why/ why not?2. Do you ever buy things from the internet or from catalogues?What do you buy?3. Do you ever argue about the price with the shop keeper?What kind of things can you haggle for when you are shopping?4. Are labels or brand names important for you when you are shopping?Is price or quality more important for you?5. Do you think that English / American people go shopping more often thanin yourown country?6. Do you ever buy things second hand? If so, what kind of things do you buy?TravelPut students into pairs, give each their respective handout, and get them to take turns asking and answering the questions. Encourage pairs to discuss the questions rather that giving brief yes/no answers. When pairs have finished, perhaps have a whole-class discussion on some of the topics.

STUDENT A.Ask a partner what they think and answer your partners questions.Dont forget to askWhat about you?when you answer their questions.1.If you found a good job where you often had to fly to the USA, would you take it?2.How long does it take you to get to work ? How do you get there?3.Whats the worst journey you can remember? Tell me about it.4.Do you think your city has any transport problems?5.If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

STUDENT B.Ask a partner what they think and answer your partners questions.Dont forget to askWhat about you?when you answer their questions.1.Do you ever had to travel for work? If so, when? How is it?2.If you had to go to the capital on business, would you prefer to travel by air or by rail?3.What is the longest journey you have ever had? Tell me about it.4.What form of transport do you use most often? Why?5.If you could travel to anywhere in this country, where would you go and why?

Modal verbs of obligation / permission (must / have to / can)Put the class into pairs. Students follow the instructions on their pair work cards. Encourage students to use the modal verbs as directed.

STUDENT A.1Imagine your partner is a teacher and you are a student.Ask your partner about the school rules.UseCan I...? / Do I have to...?2Now imagine you are a teacher in a very relaxed school with not many school rules.Your partner is a student in your school. Answer his / her questions and tell your partnerabout the school rules. Think about these things: uniform, exams, homework, food anddrink, running, talkingUsehave to / don't have to, must /mustn't.

STUDENT B.1Imagine you are a teacher in a very strict school. Your partner is a student in your school.Answer his / her questions and tell your partner about the school rules. Think about thesethings: uniform, exams, homework, food and drink, running, talking...Usehave to / don't have to,must / mustn't.2Now imagine your partner is the teacher and you are the student.Ask your partner about the school rules.UseCan I...? / Do I have to?

Hotel problemsCut up the cards. Tell students that they are in a hotel but they have lost their voice. Students are given a card and have to pretend that they are at a hotel reception desk, They need to mime the things they need, while the class tries to guess what it is.

There are no towels in my hotelroom. Im in room 15.Id like a wake up call at 6.30 am tomorrow.

Theres a mouse in my bathroom.I asked for a double room but this key is for a single room.

All the lights on the third floor ofthe hotel have gone out.I dropped a bottle of Coke on myhotel room floor and I need someone to come and clean it for me.

The heating doesnt work in my room and its freezing!The lift doesnt work and Im on the tenth floor. I dont want to carry my suitcases up all those stairs.

Id like a taxi for nine oclocktomorrow morning.I want to know what time breakfastis served in this hotel and where.

I ordered a drink and a sandwichfrom room service an hour ago and it still hasnt arrived.Id like to know the name of a good restaurant near the hotel.

I went to the room you told me to,but the key doesnt fit the lock.Ive locked myself out of my hotel room.

The man in the room next tomine has his TV on very loudly andI want to go to sleep.The air conditioning has stoppedworking in my room. Its so hot!

Theres a horrible smellcoming from under the bed inmy room.Theres no remote control for theTV in my hotel room.

At the airportCut up the cards. Tell students that they are in at the airport but they have lost their voice. Students are given a card and have to pretend that they are at the information desk. They need to mime their problems, while the class tries to guess what it is.

I dont know which boardinggate to go to.I want to know how muchmy luggage weighs.

Someone has stolenmy passport.I want to know what time theflight from New York arrives.

Ive lost my mobile and I needto use a public phone.Id like to rent a car but I dont knowwhere to go in the airport.

Ive just arrived from Australia,but my luggage hasnt arrived in the baggage hall.My friend has just gone through to departures, but I have his important medicine in my bag. He really needs this medicine.

I need to take a taxito the city centre.I need to borrow a wheel chairfor my great grandfather.

Ive just found a three year old girlalone in the departure lounge.My coat has got stuck onthe luggage carousel.

Ive just realised that I left mycomputer on the plane.Theres a large dog inthe arrivals hall.

I want to get something to eatbefore I take off.Ineed to changesome money.

Im meeting my six year old nephewbut he hasnt arrived yet. He should have arrived an hour ago.Someone has spilt a large bottle of oilon the floor of the departure lounge.

First conditionalCut up one broken sentence for each pair of students. Hand out the pieces at random. Students then stand up and try to find the other half of their sentence by reading their half aloud. Redistribute the pieces and repeat, this time with students memorising the words.

I wont eat itif theres chilli pepper in it.

If I need any helpIll ask for it.

If you likeIll help you with your bags.

Youll be lateif you dont hurry up.

Youll get hungryif you dont eat something.

If you dont take an umbrellayoull get wet.

If you see hercan you give her this letter?

If you take a map with youyou wont get lost.

Shell be annoyedif she sees you doing that.

If youre not carefulyoull knock that glass off the table!

Will you go outif its raining?

I feel very tired these days.My pet jumps up on people. My friend is angry with me.

My neighbours are too noisy.I gained weight last week.My boss keeps asking to go on a date

I failed my Midterm test.I forget to buy my mother a birthday present. I have a crush on someone but he/she doesnt know.

I cant sleep at night.I have a job interview and I am really nervous now.I feel sad. What should I do?

My husband doesn't help me with house chores. What should I do?I want to get rich quickly. What should I do?My girlfriend left me. I feel depressed. What should I do?

I found a wallet which had 2,000 dollars in it. How should I spend it?I want to quit smoking. What should I do?My students are always late. What should I do?

I hate working. What should I do?I have just lost my job. I haven't told my husband/wife yet. How should I tell him/her?My friends don't want to see me.

I hate my lecturer.Im tired of studying.Every night I dream of Justin Bieber.

I have a homosexual roommate. What should I do?

I think I fell in love with a cow. Is that normal?I am scared of books. What should I do?

My roommate hasnt showered in over a week and he keeps leaving empty Mamee bags on the floor of our room. My girlfriend/ boyfriend is seeing another man/woman. I saw a message in his/her mobile phone. What should I do?My son doesn't want to go to school. He says that his teacher and all other students hate him. What should I do?

My roommate keeps asking to borrow my toothbrush. Ive said no repeatedly, but shes using it anyway to clean her hamsters cage. What should I do?My wife is a terrible cook I mean the worst. We havent had anything good to eat since we got married, but she tries so hard. What should I do? My husband has the WORST breath. I dont know how to be honest with him.

My best friend gave me a bright purple leather jacket for my birthday. I hate it and she keeps asking me if I like it and when Im going to wear it. What can I tell her?My husband goes out every night and I think he has an affair with someone. What could be going on?

This month my credit card bill is really high. I had so many things to buy: my 100th pair of shoes, new clothes, and a new branded watch. How can I cut back on my spending?My mother-in-law has been living at my house for over six months now. She doesnt have a job and sits on the couch all day. She doesnt clean or cook, and shes not very nice. What should I do?I met a really nice guy this weekend and got his phone number, but when I called the number, it was a pizza delivery place. I dont want to date a pizza deliveryman! What can I do?

Half a crossword JobsPut students into pairs. Students take turns to define a word from their crossword so their partners can add the word to their versions of the puzzle. Make sure that students understand that they should not look at each others crosswords or say the words written in the crosswords.

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Half a crossword The FamilyPut students into pairs. Students take turns to define a word from their crossword so their partners can add the word to their versions of the puzzle. Make sure students understand that they should not look at each others crosswords or say the words written in the crosswords.

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ELTgames.com 2007Half a crossword AnimalsPut students into pairs. Students take turns to define a word from their crossword so their partners can add the word to their versions of the puzzle. Make sure students understand that they should not look at each others crosswords or say the words written in the crosswords.

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ELTgames.com 2007Half a crossword The WeatherPut students into pairs. Students take turns to define a word from their crossword so their partners can add the word to their versions of the puzzle. Make sure students understand that they should not look at each others crosswords or say the words written in the crosswords.

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Half a crossword Travel by TrainPut students into pairs. Students take turns to define a word from their crossword so their partners can add the word to their versions of the puzzle. Make sure students understand that they should not look at each others crosswords or say the words written in the crosswords.

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