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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
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Board Game
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30 questions about family

For groups of two to three players

Level: Elementary to Intermediate 

Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes

Dice required
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​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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​Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!

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Pair Work Discussion
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20 different questions about family - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 minutes

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Discussion Practice
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​16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.

These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing.

Activity Notes on Page 2

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

​Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes
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​Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!
'Find Someone Who'
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Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity
​Version 1 and Version 2)

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time:  15 - 20 minutes
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
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15 family-related vocabulary items

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

With accompanying video (same questions in 'multiple choice' quiz format, in matching order)

Level: Elementary

Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes


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15 Essential Words About Family
   aunt
   brother
   cousin
   daughter
​   father
   grandfather
   grandmother
   husband
   mother
​   nephew
   niece
   sister
   son
   uncle
   ​wife

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Worksheet
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Brainstorming and dictionary practice

Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below.  All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given.  Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes

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ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Consider breaking your class into two teams and see which team can come up with the most (correctly spelled) words within a given time limit.

Also, consider giving this worksheet to your students for homework.

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Speaking and Listening Activity
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Six blank faces

Draw a family member; ask about your classmates' family members.  Exchange pictures and continue from memory!

(1) Who's that?
(2) What's his/her name?
(3) Where does he/she live?
etc.

Activity Notes attached

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 25 minutes


​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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