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The usual situation in autumn and winter is when it's dark in the classroom, there is no access to the Internet, and we have to save the charge of our gadgets. In such a case, straining the eyesight by reading or writing is not a very good idea, so speaking exercises, passive and active games, and memorization exercises are mostly used.
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You have known such games as Taboo, Bingo, Two truths, and one lie for a long time. Have a few more activities that don't require preparation or special materials!
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Another way to practice English during blackouts is to conduct an "Interview". Ask students to choose a person they admire. They have to make up ten questions about what they would like to find out about this person.
| Interviews are quite flexible. You can make the task easier for elementary students by giving prompts on the use of question words such as what, where, why, and when, or remind them of the last 3-4 grammar rules they learned to ask a question. |
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Then put the students into pairs and have each student answer the questions they have written, putting themselves in the shoes of the person they were going to interview.
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Students are given a topic and any word unrelated to the topic. The main task is to hide the secret word in their speech so that it is difficult for other students to guess it. And the idea of the game is for the participants to be able to guess it!
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More experienced students can debate and discuss various issues with a partner. Give each student a piece of paper with "agree" written on one side and "disagree" on the other.
| Read the controversial statement aloud and ask each student to raise their paper, indicating whether they agree or disagree. Choose one student from each side to explain their position and participate in a short discussion.
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Working with a partner or small group first will allow students to develop and practice the vocabulary they need to speak confidently in front of larger audiences later.
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In this creative brainstorming activity, students brainstorm possible uses for everyday objects using "can" and "could". | Divide students into teams of three or four. Think of an everyday object, for example, "a hammer". Ask them about possible uses for the item: "What are some possible uses for a hammer?"
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Every time a team names an inventive or realistic use of an item, they get a point for their team, for example, "You can use it as a weapon".
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When you run out of ideas, move on to the next subject. The team with the most points wins.
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Adult students like to have fun as long as they don't feel silly. And this game will help them think quickly and speak English freely. | How to play? | 1. Students sit on chairs in a circle, leaving a place for the teacher in the centre. 2. The teacher says a statement, for example: |
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If this statement applies to a student, he/she stands up.
| 3. Next, the teacher asks the standing students to switch places with someone else.
| 4. The game begins: the teacher says a statement, and students who agree with it must stand up and quickly change places. | As the students move, the teacher quickly takes someone's seat, thus making one of the students become the teacher. | Students are immediately fascinated by the game. And they are also willing to encourage shy students who lack ideas. |
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So, even without lights, we can learn, develop and achieve our goals. Such difficult challenges only make us stronger and make us search for interesting solutions, as well as encourage to become more daring and inventive.
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