A to Z Warmer

A to Z Warmer

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This can be as simple or complicated as you wish depending on your class level. It may require some preparation on your part as you want to show your students that the exercises can be completed successfully.
Topics:
Countries and Cities. The Z's are relatively easy with Zaire, Zanzibar etc, but other than the imaginary Xanadu you will need to be able to spell Chinese cities.
Family and First names. This is good for multilingual classes e.g Xavier (Portuguese).
Food and Drinks - if in doubt XXXX lager (Aussie beer).
Brand names - limitless!
Musical instruments - you will have to get your 'thinking cap' on - French, Japanese etc.
Jobs - Xylophonist, Zookeeper, Yachtsman.
Verbs - X-ray, Xerox, Zip, Zoom
I have found it to be not only entertaining but informative for all concerned, creating further cultural awareness . It can be enhanced with realia i.e. maps, flash-cards etc and can be an individual, pair, team or class activity.
It can be used to reinforce material studied, or as a stand alone filler.