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Activities for language learning

Examples of activities you can use with refugee learners

There are many activities you can use to establish rapport, build confidence and support language development. Listen to teachers and volunteers talking about the activities they use.

Match the person on the left with the activities they talk about on the right. For example, Alon talks about ‘trading words’.

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Now check your answers here.

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Which activities did you like? Which could you use in your context? Can you think of any other activities that could be used? These may be ones you have used or ones you have experienced as a learner. Share your ideas in the comments below.


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