Topic: Language Phenomena
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Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsThis is why we have accents (pronunciation activities)
GeneralEngage in the exploration of accents and pronunciation! Students talk about how they feel speaking a foreign language, explore vocabulary to discuss accents and practise pronunciation skills.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsLife is a winding road (metaphors)
GeneralIn this lesson on metaphors students get a chance to talk about this stylistic device, watch a video on metaphors as well as learn and practise using metaphors.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessons7,000 ways of seeing the world
Grammar LifestyleIn this lesson about languages, students watch a video, discuss whether languages change the way we see the world, and learn how to use ellipsis.
Critical Reading Club 30 min
Add to saved lessonsLegalese – explicit or ambiguous?
BusinessIn this lesson students discuss different types of jargon, learn some vocabulary to describe that something is easy or difficult to understand, and share their thoughts about the article they read at home.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Add to saved lessonsHow are new words created?
GeneralIn this lesson about the origins of new words in English, students practise their listening skills, figure out the meanings of some newly formed words and eventually create their own new words.
Standard Lesson 30 min
Add to saved lessonsEggcorns: funny linguistic errors
GeneralThis worksheet looks into an interesting linguistic phenomenon, i.e. eggcorn. Students will learn the term and identify top 10 most common eggcorns.
