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Down in the Valley – Song with Audio, Lyrics, and Poster

Author: American English – Description: An audio of song in English. These resources were originally created for English language learners and teachers around the world by the Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Visit the American English page here: https://americanenglish.state.gov/

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Teaching Guide: Describing people physical appearance

Author: Rodrigo Armando Argote Peinado – Description: This plan provides both teacher and students with the opportunity to get involved in a lesson that implies vocabulary to talk about them. Students will discover and use new vocabulary through video and practical activities that allow them to foster their communicative skills.

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Learning Guide: Healthy food choices

Author: Ana Zoraida Ballesteros – Description: This English self-study guide will help you practice vocabulary about Healthy Food (food, cooking,
methods and nutrients). These activities are related to the book: Way to go 8th (Module 2 – Unit 2 –
Lesson 1). It presents vocabulary and structures in Present Simple and Imperative to describe aspects
related to Healthy Food Choices. First, you discover and recognize words about different dishes, then
you will practice reading comprehension in some nutrition advice relate to the five food groups and
other exercises related to nutrition and eating habits. Next, you will research about some different foods
and their nutritional sources. Also, you will write a short text about the topic; you will find an activity
related to an exercise where you can practice your pronunciation and finally you will ask a classmate
some questions about nutrition.
Are you ready? Let’s go!!

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Learning Guide: Physical appearance and feelings (emotions)

Author: Aliz Yurledys Moreno Moreno, Biviana Nariño Ordoñez, Angélica Maria Vargas Delgado – Description: This English self-study guide helps you practise describing people physical appearance and emotions in written form. All the activities are related to the topic of physical appearance and emotions presented in Way to Go Student Book 6 pages 32 and 34. It starts with some vocabulary revision activities. Then, you have to complete sentences about physical appearance, organize sentences about emotions and end up writing the physical description of your best friend and drawing him.

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Activate: Games for Learning American English – What you Might Game Board

Author: American English – Description: The Board game, What You Might Find. It is a game that promotes discussions about specific locations. These resources were originally created for English language learners and teachers around the world by the Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Visit the American English page here: https://americanenglish.state.gov/

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Learning Guide: Sports and free time activities

Author: Alejandro David Julio Rhenals, Jhonny Alberto Lemos Garcia, Gloria Inés Padilla Uribe – Description: This English self-study guide helps you practise giving instructions in written form. All the activities are related to the topic of sports and free time activities presented in English Please Fast Track 2 Module 1 Unit 1 Lesson 1. It starts with some vocabulary revision activities. Then, you have to answer some questions about a reading activity related to Parkour and some grammar sections about the use of gerunds and infinitives, and end up writing about your favorite sport/activity.

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Learning Guide: Healthy and unhealthy food

Author: Giraldo Alvear Moreno – Description: This English self-study guide helps you strengthen your English knowledge about the use of “there is /there are”, increase your vocabulary about food and drinks and reflect on the benefits of the food groups for your body. All the activities are related to food and eating habits presented in English Please Student Book 9, Module 3 Unit 1. It includes interesting information that shows you why food is important for your body.

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Teaching Guide: Sensible Shopping

Author: Diego Alejandro Ariza Devia – Description: This activity plan gives students the opportunity to learn new vocabulary about shopping by playing a board game. Also, this activity gives the opportunity to the teacher to implement Formative Assessment techniques and involve students in their learning process.

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Teaching Guide: Healthy/unhealthy

Author: Beatriz Adriana Alvarado Figueredo – Description: This plan gives teachers a chance to energize the class. The students have a great opportunity to enjoy the English class and learn the topic in a different way by including the four skills.

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Teaching Guide: How is my Day?

Author: Juan Carlos Calderon Bedoya – Description: This plan guides students to become aware of their daily routines by developing different fun activities. Also, they will be practicing grammar and pronunciation.

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Learning Guide: Sports and hobbies

Author: Liliana del Rosario Calpa Burbano, Jhoana Rocío Paz Guerrero, Gloria Adriana Bolaños Escobar – Description: This English self-study guide helps you practise vocabulary related to sports, hobbies and leisure activities in the development of different exercises. All the activities are related to the topic of sports and hobbies presented in the English, Please! Student’s Book 2 Module 1 Unit 1 Lesson 1. It starts with some vocabulary revision activities. Then, you have to answer some comprehension questions related to a text and end up writing about your favorite sports, hobbies and leisure activities and those of your best friend.

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Learning Guide: Solving Problems

Author: Yorlay Andrea Ocampo, Adriana Restrepo, María del Pilar Ríos Vallejo – Description: This self-study guide provides you some clues to get better with the management of feelings and emotions. This guide is based on the book Way to GO 8° unit 3, module 3, lesson 2, Where you can increase your reading skill and vocabulary.

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Teaching Guide: Description

Author: Katherine Hurtado Muelas – Description: This Lesson plan motivates students to practice their oral and writing production about the learned topic, it also helps them to experience the value of respect when students do the “Fashion Show” modelling their clothing, and to create an environment of collaboration and companionship when working in a group.

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Red River Valley – Song with Audio, Lyrics, and Poster

Author: American English – Description: An audio of song in English. These resources were originally created for English language learners and teachers around the world by the Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Visit the American English page here: https://americanenglish.state.gov/

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Teaching Guide: Important people in the community

Author: Erinson Criollo Castaño – Description: This lesson plan focuses on developing reading strategies and raising awareness on the role of community workers.
Additionally, this activity provides Ss with the opportunity to know about their teacher, which can in turn, strengthen bonds.

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