50 Activities for Beginners Using the Lexical Approach: A Practical Guide to Using the Lexical Approach in the ESL/EFL Classroom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798184308234)

Most beginner courses start with grammar rules and isolated word lists, then wonder why learners still can't say anything useful. This book takes a different route. Built on the lexical approach, it teaches English the way fluent speakers actually store it: in chunks, the ready-made phrases and expressions that let a beginner order a coffee, ask for directions, and introduce themselves from the very first lesson.

What you'll get from this book:

• Fifty ready-to-teach activities, organised into a natural learning arc from first encounter to free production that follow the lexical approach
• A short, readable introduction that explains the lexical approach and how to teach a chunk, with no jargon to wade through
• A consistent, time-saving format for every activity: aim, time, materials, target language, procedure, variations, and a teacher's note
• Low-prep, low-resource lessons that work in large classes, one-to-one, and online
• Variations and teaching tips that flag exactly what makes each activity succeed
• Fun classroom ideas that are ideal for A1-A2 learners.
• Topic-flexible activities you can adapt to any beginner lesson, from shopping to greetings to directions

After a clear, practical introduction to the lexical approach, you get 50 classroom-ready activities, each laid out the same way so you can pick one up and teach it in minutes. No special equipment, no lengthy preparation, just a board, some cards, and language your lower-level English learners can use straight away.

Whether you're a new teacher or an experienced one looking to move beyond grammar drills, this book gives you everything you need to get beginners speaking real, natural English right away.