Placement test for learners of English Placement tests are very important for students of languages. First, they can serve as motivation because they show whether the students improved their knowledge. Second, they help students choose the correct course on their level. And last but not least they inform students how good their English is. However, good placement tests are very expensive and mostly printed. The test contains 60 questions. If you are taking the test on a mobile device, it might be more comfortable to see it full screen. Placement test As there were some problems with the server, I have added the flash version of the test. Placement test – flash And here is another HTML5 version of the test, but it is placed on a different server. Placement test – HTML5 If you have a blog or a website where you would like to share this test, you can do so by placing the following code there. To share the link, insert the following code. test/Placement test_share (Web)/index.html Placement test_print
Warm Up Activities Using Authentic Materials, ESL lesson Create new words: Procedure Pair, group or individual work. The learners should write as many words as they can using letters in the words JOB ADVERTISEMENT. They can use fewer letters but not more. The teacher can decide on categories such as nouns, verbs, adjectives and learners have to write words that fall into the category or the topic is given such as PROFESSION, HOBBIES, TRAVELLING etc. and learners should write words that would fall under the topic label. Fill in words: Procedure: Individual/pair or group work. The teacher writes words job advertisement on the blackboard like this: Apply (an example) Experience (an example) These letters are initial letters of words learners must write. The learners can check their words with each other or in dictionaries. Jobs around us: Procedure: Individual work leading to class work. Example: Accountant, Businessman, Correspondent, Designer, etc. In the feedback stage a complete list of jobs can be written on the blackboard. Who is this job for? 2.
1er au 7 avril : Semaine du développement durable | Comme chaque année, le ministère de l’Écologie, du Développement durable et de l’Énergie vous donne rendez-vous pour la Semaine du développement durable, du 1er au 7 avril ! En 2014, la Semaine du développement durable portera sur Consommer autrement… oui, mais comment ?. Le site Web : Site de la Semaine du Développement Durable Le ministère de l’écologie, du développement durable, des transports et du logement, en partenariat avec l’ADEME propose un site pour soutenir cet événement. Education au développement durable, CRDP d’Amiens Le pôle national de compétences Éducation au Développement durable du réseau Scéren met à disposition de la communauté éducative des contenus scientifiques validés et des ressources pédagogiques liés au thème du développement durable et à son enseignement. 590 kilos de déchets en une année, c’est ce qu’un Français produit en moyenne actuellement. Le développement durable, pourquoi ?
The Best Ways To Find Other Classes For Joint Online Projects Over the past several years, I’ve been involved (off-and-on) with an International Sister Classes Project involving teenage Intermediate ESL/EFL classes around the world. We’ve had a blog where students have online presentations, like Voice Threads, and commented on them back-and-forth. I did a new version with my ELL Geography class. I thought it might be useful to other examples of joint “sister class” projects, and of places where teachers can connect with other classes. Here are my picks for The Best Ways To Find Other Classes For Joint Online Projects: Without a doubt, I’d start in two places: One is by reading Kim Cofino’s blog post A Step-by-Step Guide to Global Collaborations, viewing her slideshare presentation Connecting Across Continents, and reviewing the resources she has posted on her wiki. The other would be to read Sue Waters’ post Looking For Global Projects For Your Students? Here are some others worth checking-out, too: VoiceThread 4 Education Flat Classroom Project ePals
Freedom of Expression Back to What We Do Overview Your voice matters. You have the right to say what you think, share information and demand a better world. You also have the right to agree or disagree with those in power, and to express these opinions in peaceful protests. Exercising these rights - without fear or unlawful interference - is central to living in an open and fair society; one in which people can access justice and enjoy their human rights. Yet governments around the world routinely imprison people – or worse – for speaking out, even though almost every country’s constitution refers to the value of ‘free speech’. Governments have a duty to prohibit hateful, inciteful speech but many abuse their authority to silence peaceful dissent by passing laws criminalising freedom of expression. How governments tolerate unfavourable views or critical voices is often a good indication of how they treat human rights generally. Why is freedom of expression important? Press freedom Freedom of speech
La journée mondiale de la biodiversité, organisée le 22 mai | La journée mondiale de la biodiversité, organisée le 22 mai, est l’occasion de s’interroger sur les enjeux liés à la protection de la diversité biologique et de la préservation des espèces. Sagasciences : dossier biodiversité. Dossier proposé par le CNRS (Centre national pour la recherche scientifique) visant à donner les informations scientifiques de base autour de la notion de biodiversité et à développer une prise de conscience lié à la préservation des espèces. Le site Web : GoodPlanet : fiches pédagogiques Le ministère de l’éducation nationale a mis à disposition des fiches pédagogiques, à destination des enseignants permettant de travailler autour de l’exposition "Biodiversité" de Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Evolution des espèces Il est apparu fondamental de fournir rapidement des éléments fiables pour les enseignants qui se retrouvent souvent face à des élèves privilégiant leur croyance par rapport à ce que la Science leur apprend.
Utiliser Skype Mystère pour découvrir le monde Vous cherchez une activité pour créer un moment spécial dans votre classe ? Internet permet de créer des connexions impossibles avant celle-ci. L’activité Skype Mystère est un bel exemple d’une activité simple et qui peut transformer l’atmosphère de votre classe. Audrey Miller du site Infobourg a écrit sur le sujet il y a une dizaine de jours. Le Skype Mystère est une activité qui intègre TIC et collaboration. Le principe est simple, deux classes sont mises en contact à l’occasion d’une conversation sur Skype, mais les élèves ne savent pas dans quelle ville ou région du monde se trouvent les élèves à l’autre bout de la caméra. Cette idée a vu le jour avec l’arrivée de Skype in the classroom. Voici la description de cette initiative gratuite. Skype in the classroom est un moyen simple et gratuit pour les enseignants d’ouvrir leur salle de classe. Comment est-il possible de mettre en place un Skype Mystère ? 1.
Christmas Traditions, Christmas History, Christmas Around the World, The Christmas Story and Christmas Fun and Games! - whychristmas?com Le droit à l’alimentation : Il est temps d’agir ! Notre planète produit des aliments en quantité et qualité suffisantes pour nourrir toute sa population. Et pourtant, ce soir encore, 854 millions de femmes, d’hommes et d’enfants se coucheront le ventre vide. C’est pour que la voix des plus défavorisés se fasse entendre que le thème de la Journée mondiale de l’alimentation cette année est « le droit à l’alimentation ». Ce thème reflète la prise de conscience par la communauté internationale du rôle fondamental des droits humains dans l’éradication de la faim et de la pauvreté. Reconnu pour la première fois dans la Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l’Homme en 1948, le droit à l’alimentation s’est progressivement renforcé avec l’adoption de différentes mesures au niveau international. Le droit à l’alimentation apparaît de plus en plus dans les constitutions nationales et figure également dans les textes législatifs, les réglementations et les stratégies.
Creative teaching resources | Sparky Teaching Pinterest YouTube Facebook Twitter We like to think our teaching resources are a little bit different... Resources with a twist, so to speak. If you're a creative teacher who treasures character and wants to do everything in their power to ensure their students aren't just passing through on an exam conveyorbelt, you've found like-minds. Howdy. Our resources have been used by schools all over the UK and US, as well as other countries including Australia, Canada and New Zealand, and we hope you find something here that resonates. For schools with a sparky ethos. Find out more > Mathematips Revision cards that celebrate the visual and beauty in maths. Find out more > Scientips Science key words and tips - sparky style! Find out more > e-SENSE TRAVELCARDS Send e-Safety messages home with your students. Find out more > Revision tips cards with a twist to keep your students motivated. Find out more > Reward who your students are as well as what they've done. Find out more > Find out more > Find out more >
Social Responsibility Lesson - Paying it Forward (Film) In this lesson, students watch the film (Paying it forward) and think about whether or not 1 idea can really change the world. They explore the issue of social responsibility and respond to various questions about the film. Identify and explore ideas and viewpoints about events, issues and characters represented in texts drawn from different historical, social and cultural contexts (ACELT1619)Reflect on ideas and opinions about characters, settings and events in literary texts, identifying areas of agreement and difference with others and justifying a point of view (ACELT1620)Discuss aspects of texts, for example their aesthetic and social value, using relevant and appropriate metalanguage (ACELT1803) Introduction: Discuss the concept of social responsibility with your students. Body: Part A: After viewing the movie answer the following questions with at 50-100 words: Is it possible for one idea to change the world? Part B: Explain in your own words the meaning of the following quotes:
La mode jetable est un vrai problème Les compagnies de prêt-à-porter vous vendent des vêtements vraiment pas chers et dont vous n'avez pas besoin. Cela entraîne des problèmes humains, sociaux et environnementaux. Chaque année, le monde consomme 80 milliards de vêtements neufs. La mode est devenue un énorme marché qui rapporte 1,2 billion de dollars par an, dont 250 milliards uniquement pour les États-Unis. Des millions de personnes sont payées en dessous du salaire minimum et travaillent dans des conditions dangereuses pour fabriquer ces vêtements. Mais les humains ne sont pas les seules victimes de cette production de masse, l'environnement aussi en prend un coup. L'industrie de la mode est le deuxième pollueur d'eau et l'industrie du coton utilise plus de pesticides que toute autre culture dans le monde. La plupart des usines fonctionnent au charbon, ce qui pollue l'air. Aujourd'hui, un Américain génère en moyenne 37 kg de déchets textiles par an.
Correcting writing: 8 practical ideas Correcting students' writing is something we do on a very regular basis. And the feedback we give depends on many factors. For example, with more creative writing (e.g. compositions, reviews, stories, etc.) we will clearly want to demonstrate our interest in the content, apart from just using our red pen. Depending on the level and the assigned task, we might want to zoom in only on certain mistakes and ignore others (e.g. correct use of past simple). However, whichever method of correcting and marking we choose, learners need to be trained and eased into it step by step. Below I’ve listed some of the most popular correction techniques (I use error and mistake interchangeably here): Using symbols:Most teachers use correction codes which can be written either above the mistake or on the margins. Ideally, we'd like our students to spot and correct the mistakes themselves.
Task-based speaking This is a speaking lesson on the theme of planning a night out that uses a listening exercise to provide language input. Preparation and materials You will need to record two people planning a night out on the town. Pre-task (15-20min) Aim: To introduce the topic of nights out and to give the class exposure to language related to it. Show sts pictures of a night out in a restaurant / bar and ask them where they go to have a good night out.Brainstorm words/phrases onto the board related to the topic: people / verbs / feelings etc.Introduce the listening of two people planning a night out. Task (10min) Students do the task in twos and plan the night. Planning (10min) Each pair rehearses presenting their night out. Report (15 min) Class listen to the plans, their task is to choose one of them. Language Focus (20min) Write on the board five good phrases used by the students during the task and five incorrect phrases/sentences from the task without the word that caused the problem.