We have collated a list of interesting free resources that we often give our students for 'homework'. Our students love these activities so much, we thought we'd share them with all of you.
We have given each activity a title which tells you the main skill that you will practise. Then you can see the theme, for example Business English, and then a summary which includes some suggestions or instructions. Have fun!
No.1: Vocabulary and Listening > Meeting Friends
Theme: General English/Social English (UK English)
Summary: This is the first episode of the British Council series 'Big City Small World'. The activity is based around a 3 minute audio. Do the vocabulary activity first, then listen to the audio. Next do the 4 tasks.
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No.2 Vocabulary > Working Life
Theme: Business English
Summary: This exercise comes from the Business Result series by Oxford University Press. Review and practise your vocabulary after studying Unit 1 with your teacher. Or try and do it off the bat!
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No.3 Listening > Negotiating a Business Deal
Theme: Business English (USA English)
Summary: This podcast, from ESL Podcast, covers some very useful phrases and expressions. First you will hear the dialogue at a slow speed. You can read and listen if you like, or simply just listen. (The important and useful expressions are in bold in the tapescript.) The speaker then explains the words and the dialogue. After the explanations, the dialogue is read at natural speed.
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No.4 Reading and Vocabulary > A job among the stars
Theme: Business English
Summary: This tough exercise tests your vocabulary (and your memory!) Read the text and check the meaning of any new words. Click on the bar 'Take out 25% of the words'. Fill in as many of the missing words as possible. Feeling brave? Try it again with the 'Take out 50% of the words' option. Good luck!
This exercise comes from the Business Result series by Oxford University Press.
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No.5 Business Communication > Working Life
Theme: Business English
Summary: Practise these phrases to help you talk about your job and meet people for the first time. This exercise comes from the Business Result series by Oxford University Press.
No.6: Video and Listening > Loch Ness
Theme: General English and British Culture
Summary: This clip is part of a series from the British Council called 'Word On The Street'. Watch the first scene and enjoy some beautiful Scottish scenery! Next do the tasks. If you feel like reviewing some grammar, do the next activity> No.7
No.7: Listening and Grammar > Second conditional
Theme: General English and grammar
Summary: Try doing this activity after doing No.6. The speakers explain when and how to use the second conditional.
Theme: General English and grammar
Summary: Try these short exercises to practise:
No.9: Vocabulary and Listening > Mobile Phones
Theme: General English (English accent)
Summary: When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution. Over the last two decades a new means of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone. This is a good activity from the British Council to practise general comprehension. Do the vocabulary activity first, then listen to the audio. Next do the task.
No.10: Vocabulary and Writing > Emailing
Theme: Business English
Summary: This is an excellent quick gap fill activity to swot up on your email terminology. The exercise comes from businessenglishsite.com
No.11 Listening > English Cafe' 277
Theme: General English (USA English)
Summary: This podcast, from ESL Podcast, is a good exercise for general comprehension and vocabulary. It will also test your spelling! (Skip to 2.30 to miss the introduction! )
No.12 Vocabulary > Projects
Theme: Business English
Summary: This exercise comes from the Business Result series by Oxford University Press. Review and practise your vocabulary after studying Unit 2 with your teacher. Or try and do it off the bat!
No.13: Vocabulary and Listening > A Job Offer
Theme: General English/Social English (UK English)
Summary: This is the second episode of the British Council series 'Big City Small World'. The activity is based around a 3 minute audio. Do the vocabulary activity first, then listen to the audio. Next do the 4 tasks.
No.14: Listening > EcoTourism
Theme: General English (UK English)
Summary: A listening activity with exercises to download or do online about how tourism affects the environment. From the British Council. Do the preparation activities first, then do the task.
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