Real talk
Name three things you did during the summer holidays.
"I went to the beach, played video games, and read a book.")
Complete with the correct past tense: "While I _____ (study), my phone rang."
was studying (Past continuous vs. Past simple).
What is a synonym for "
Joyful, glad, cheerful, delighted, content, etc.
She is more taller than her brother."
"She is taller than her brother."
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra (not Sydney or Melbourne!).
What is your favorite TV series, film, or video game, and why?
Student answers in full sentences giving a reason with because
Fill in the blank with for or since: "I have lived in this city _____ 2018."
Since
Give the opposite (antonym) of the adjective "generous".
Mean / stingy / selfish.
"I am agree with your opinion."
"I agree with your opinion."
Name three English-speaking countries outside of Europe and North America.
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Jamaica, India, Nigeria, etc.
Complete the sentence: "If I had a free weekend with no homework, I would..."
Student completes using a second conditional structure: would + verb.
Make this active sentence passive: "They built this school in 2005."
"This school was built in 2005."
What do we call a person who designs buildings?
An architect.
"I have seen that movie yesterday."
"I saw that movie yesterday." (Use past simple with specific past time indicators).
Name the famous British playwright who wrote Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
William Shakespeare.
Tell the class about one goal or skill you want to improve this school year.
Student shares using goal language, e.g., "I want to improve my speaking/vocabulary."
Choose the correct modal verb for advice: "You _____ (should / must / have to) drink more water when you exercise."
Should
Name three phrasal verbs that use the word "give" or "turn".
Give up, give away, turn on, turn off, turn up, turn down, etc.
"He promised to call me when he will arrive."
"He promised to call me when he arrives."
What is the difference between American English and British English for the word "chips"?
In British English, chips are French fries. In American English, chips are potato crisps.
Would you rather travel 100 years into the past or 100 years into the future? Give two reasons.
Student gives a reasoned opinion using full sentences.
Complete the First Conditional: "If it _____ (rain) tomorrow, we _____ (cancel) the picnic."
rains / will cancel.
What is the difference between "borrow" and "lend"?
You borrow something from someone (take); you lend something to someone (give).
"People is usually very friendly here."
"People are usually very friendly here."
Which UK country has a red dragon on its national flag?
Wales