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Title: Phrasal Verbs Up and Down
Target Language: Phrasal Verbs using "up" and "down"
Description: Phrasal verbs lesson which gets students thinking about the core meaning of particles used in phrasal verbs; in this case "up" and "down". Includes crossword. The UK and US versions of this lesson plan are rather different due to some British English phrasal verbs not existing in American English. Check both versions carefully before selecting which one to use.
Duration: 35 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V1

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Title: Internet Vocabulary
Target Language: Words and expressions from the world of the Web.
Description: While the focus in on vocabulary, this lesson includes space for both discussion and a role play.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V2

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Title: My Cell Phone
Target Language: Mobile/Cell phone vocabulary, comparing + evaluating, role play.
Description: Comparing different phones, cell phone terminology and a role play to consolidate the new vocabulary.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V3

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Title: First Name, Nickname
Target Language: Vocabulary - names and making fun of someone.
Description: Some "name" vocabulary. Then some idioms and expressions that mean "make fun of". The lesson finishes with a baby naming role play.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V4

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Title: Parents And Kids
Target Language: Vocabulary expressing anger.
Description: Emotions run high in this lesson as the generation gap is explored for the emotions it causes. Teenager/Parent role play gives students good speaking practice. There are quite marked differences between the US and UK versions of this lesson.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V5

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Title: Town Planning
Target Language: Language of degree \ reason.
Description: The amenities of towns and cities are used to focus on the language of need and urgency. Role play at the end gives students a chance to use the language they have learned.
Duration: 55 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V6

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Title: Wake Me Up When The Commercials Start!
Target Language: Advertising and marketing vocabulary.
Description: A look at the world of advertising, TV advertisements and marketing in general. Students get the chance to create an advertising campaign themselves.
Duration: 75 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V7

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Title: Are You In Or Out?
Target Language: Phrasal Verbs using 'in' and 'out'.
Description: A look at phrasal verbs which use in/out as the particle. This lesson looks at the most common meanings of verbs that use these particles. Nice card-based game to finish with.
Duration: 50 minutes.
Lesson Plan: 4V8

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