Using English Club for Theme-based Lessons

Below you will find ten common themes that ESL teachers use. If you use a theme-based textbook, you can supplement your curriculum with English Club activities to keep your students interested. Your themes may be slightly different from the ones listed here. For example, Chapter One of your textbook might be called, "Getting around Town". If this is the case, you may be able to use some exercises from the following themes, such as an activity on money. A Unit called "The Human Body" may be suitable for activities on clothing or health. If you have to gather all of your own materials rather than having a core textbook, you might want to try teaching with themes. While not all activities will be suitable for the level or size of your class, you can adapt or sort through them to find the ones you like best. Some activities make great homework assignments or quizzes, while others can be used for a full class lesson. A number of these activities come from TEFL.net which is a part of the English Club community.

Animals

Clothing

Food

Geography

Holidays and Travel

Jobs

Numbers and Money

Sports and Health

Technology

Weather

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