Activities

The interview

Sabine Dienelt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:14 +0100

What key changes has your student made in their life?

My workplace

Sabine Dienelt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:14 +0100

Brainstorm typical things you can find in an office. Do your students have any unusual items in their offices?

Masters of the universe

Deborah Capras — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:39:51 +0100

This lesson plan, which is based on an article in the technology section of Business Spotlight 1/2012, looks at how ordinary people can help provide information required for the advancement of scientific, environmental and humanitarian projects.

Far from home

Deborah Capras — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:02:55 +0100

This lesson plan, which is based on an article in the intercultural communication section of Business Spotlight 6/2011, is about culture shock, and explores the causes, symptoms and how to cope with it.

Life's lessons

Kirstie Crail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:18:48 +0100

Ask your student: “If youfound a magic lamp with a genie in it and could wish for one thing, what would it be?”

A job promotion

Kirstie Crail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:18:18 +0100

Discuss the recruitment processes your student went through for their current job.

Off piste

Kirstie Crail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:17:51 +0100

Would any of your students like to turn winter sports into a full-time job? Tell your students they are going to listen to someone who did just that.

Trainer guidelines: getting the most out of short stories

Deborah Capras — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:48:14 +0100

Research shows that repeated reading of the same text can really help students assimilate language. The trick is to get them to do it without boring them rigid. By James Schofield.

The tip

Deborah Capras — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:22:02 +0100

Are you honest? Of course you are! But how honest are your business partners? And if they don’t cheat you, is it any of your business?... A short story and worksheet by James Schofield.

The golden state

Deborah Capras — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:47:31 +0100

This lesson plan is based on an article written by Elizabeth Zach, an American expat living in Germany, who talks about how the situation in her home state has changed in recent years. She looks at the current economic difficulties and their negative effects on property prices, but finishes on a positive note.