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Topical English Activities
Free Lesson Resources for Teaching & Learning English
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July 14, 2017 6:27 AM

Bastille Day - Prepositions Gap Fill

Bastille Day - Prepositions Gap Fill | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

A gap fill grammar and writing exercise for Elementary English language learners. Choose the correct preposition of time to complete some simple sentences about the French national holiday, Bastille Day. Part of a free online lesson about Bastille Day and US Independence Day celebrations. Suitable for self study or classroom use.

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July 5, 2017 11:43 AM

July Crossword Puzzle

July Crossword Puzzle | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
A crossword puzzle about the month of July for elementary students, adult English beginners, and young learners. Test how many English words you know for July festivals and events. Part of a free series of online lessons and games for students at all levels of English.
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July 4, 2017 2:59 AM

4th July Fireworks

4th July Fireworks | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
A listening comprehension activity for adult English language students and young learners about Independence Day, celebrated in the United States on the Fourth of July. Watch a short video clip about the part that fireworks play in the celebrations, and then complete an online quiz to test how much you have understood. Part of a quality collection of online resources about US people, places, history, and culture written by ELT professionals. Suitable for classroom use or self-study.
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July 6, 2017 5:05 AM

World Chocolate Day (July 7)

World Chocolate Day (July 7) | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

An English listening comprehension exercise about how chocolate is made, for Intermediate English learners and IELTS students. Practise your general listening skills and decoding unfamiliar vocabulary in context. Watch a short video about how chocolate is made, and complete a multiple choice quiz to test how much you have understood. Part of a free series of mobile-friendly listening lessons for English learners and IELTS students.

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June 19, 2017 12:32 PM

How To Celebrate The Summer Solstice

How To Celebrate The Summer Solstice | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
A multiple choice listening comprehension about the summer solstice for upper intermediate English language students and young learners. Part of a free series of online listening lessons for English students on a wide range of different topics. Suitable for self study or classroom use. Watch a short video about celebrating the summer solstice, and then complete an interactive multiple choice quiz. Browse our site for many more worksheets and quizzes, teaching resources and free English language lesson activities for learners at all levels of English.
Edward Russell's curator insight, June 20, 2017 5:11 AM
nice materials (free) from See Lyon-Jones on the topical / seasonal summer solstice theme
Sue Lyon-Jones's comment, June 21, 2017 3:28 AM
Thanks for sharing this, Ed! :-)
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January 13, 2012 4:55 AM

Black Music Month: Stevie Wonder

Black Music Month: Stevie Wonder | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Gap fill listening exercise on the song "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder. Listen to the song and complete the gaps in the lyrics by typing in the missing words.

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June 27, 2012 2:40 PM

US Independence Day

US Independence Day | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Activities and games about the Fourth of July, and other holidays and special days celebrated in the USA.

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July 22, 2011 1:25 PM

Naadam - The Mongolian Olympics

Naadam - The Mongolian Olympics | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
English listening comprehension test and printable worksheets about the Mongolian Olympics, which take place every July. Learn English by watching this video about Naadam. More free English activities, exercises and games can be found by exploring the menus.
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February 20, 2012 3:25 AM

Carnivals and Fiestas

Carnivals and Fiestas | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Online lessons and teaching materials for learning about carnivals and fiestas around the world, for English language students and young learners, including the Notting Hill Carnival in August and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in February.

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July 8, 2012 1:26 AM

Aviation Day (Aug 19)

Aviation Day (Aug 19) | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

An Intermediate listening quiz and follow on activities about the famous aviator Amelia Earhart and the mystery that surrounds her disappearance during her last flight: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/history/amelia-earhart/amelia-earhart-listening-quiz.html

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June 6, 2017 6:45 AM

Voting in UK General Elections

Voting in UK General Elections | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
Learn some useful English words to talk about voting in UK general elections and other aspects of British government and politics. A comprehensive word list with clear and simple definitions, for adult ESOL learners and general English students. Part of a comprehensive collection of free study materials for teaching and learning about various aspects of life in the UK
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June 6, 2017 3:50 AM

How Does a General Election Work?

How Does a General Election Work? | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
An integrated skills lesson for adult English language students and young learners about general elections in the United Kingdom. Learn some useful vocabulary to talk about voting and elections, and practise your English reading and listening skills. Suitable for classroom use or self-study at home.
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March 29, 2017 4:45 AM

The National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

An online reading and vocabulary lesson about the Cherry Blossom Festival, for upper intermediate English students and IELTS learners. Learn about the history of the famous Washington D.C. cherry trees, practice and revise some useful vocabulary, and practise your reading skills.

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June 27, 2012 2:31 PM

Rock Festivals

Rock Festivals | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

An online word search puzzle about rock festivals. Find the words connected with music festivals in this word search for adults and young learners.  All the words are either across or down.

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July 13, 2011 6:39 AM

Bastille Day

Bastille Day | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Free online English activities and printable worksheets about Bastille Day, France, French culture, festivals and celebrations, for English language learners and kids.

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July 11, 2017 5:35 AM

Intermediate English Listening - The Tour De France

Intermediate English Listening - The Tour De France | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

A vocabulary and listening lesson for English language learners and IELTS students about the Tour De France, the world's most famous cycling tournament. Watch a short video clip about the Tour De France, and complete a follow-on online quiz. Suitable for classroom use or independent study.

Edward Russell's curator insight, July 4, 2017 6:29 AM
Current affairs: nice lesson plan
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July 18, 2012 6:36 AM

July Birthdays: Nelson Mandela

July Birthdays: Nelson Mandela | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Intermediate ESL video quiz about Nelson Mandela's life and achievements. Watch a short biographical video about Nelson Mandela, and then complete an online multiple choice test. (image credit: http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/ via Wikipedia)

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March 25, 2012 2:30 PM

Black Music Month: Aretha Franklin

Black Music Month: Aretha Franklin | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Practise English prepositions with this simple grammar gap fill quiz for English language students, featuring the popular song "Sisters Are Doing it For Themselves", by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox.

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August 21, 2011 12:51 PM

Ramadan

Ramadan | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Online lessons and games for Ramadan. Resources include listening, reading, vocabulary, gap fills and printables. Learn English words related to Ramadan and practise your English with free online tests and activities.

Gwyneth Pocock's curator insight, June 12, 2015 3:58 AM

Fab, I will take a look. X

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August 26, 2012 10:04 AM

Apollo 11

Apollo 11 | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

A multiple choice  video listening activity for Intermediate English learners and IELTS students.

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February 13, 2012 2:49 PM

August Birthdays: Whitney Houston

August Birthdays: Whitney Houston | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

English Listening comprehension exercise on the popular song "I Will Always Love You", by Whitney Houston, to practise using high frequency English verbs. Watch the video, and then use the words in the word box to complete the lyrics.

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August 4, 2011 6:22 PM

August birthdays: Louis Armstrong

August birthdays: Louis Armstrong | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

(Level: Pre-Intermediate and upwards) Video gap fill on the song What a Wonderful World, by Louis Armstrong, to practise listening skills and using English adjectives.

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April 23, 2017 7:05 PM

The 2017 General Election

The 2017 General Election | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

Free online resources for teaching and learning about registering to vote, general elections and British Government and politics

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April 16, 2017 9:28 AM

The London Marathon

The London Marathon | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it

An online integrated skills lesson about the London Marathon, a popular road race which takes place in London every year. Watch a short video clip, review some useful vocabulary, and complete an online quiz to test how much you have understood. Browse our site for more ESOL resources for teaching and learning about life in the UK.

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April 6, 2017 4:49 PM

The History of Easter

The History of Easter | Topical English Activities | Scoop.it
An interactive video listening activity about the history of Easter, for adult ESL students and young learners. Watch a short video about the history of Easter and then complete a multiple choice quiz. Suitable for classroom use or self-study.
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