Gift of the Gobbledygook: Weird and Fun-to-Say English Words
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Gift of the Gobbledygook: Weird and Fun-to-Say English Words

This dynamic lesson plan dives into the world of weird and fun-to-say words in English, designed to challenge and amuse advanced learners. Over a 45-minute session, students will explore the meanings of quirky vocabulary, practice tongue-twisting pronunciation, and craft creative sentences. The lesson sparks lively discussions and enhances linguistic curiosity, making it perfect for learners who want to expand their vocabulary in a playful and memorable way.

Skills

  • Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad range of language to express themselves clearly, without having to restrict what they want to say.
  • Can select from several vocabulary options in almost all situations by exploiting synonyms of even words/ signs less commonly encountered.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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Let's Discuss!

In this lesson, you will encounter some weird and fun-to-say words in English. Let's begin by discussing the questions below.
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What are some of the weirdest English words you have encountered, and why do they stand out to you?
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How do you think language evolves to include fun-to-say words, and what role does culture play in this process?
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What strategies do you use to remember and incorporate new and interesting vocabulary into your speech?
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Weird Words!

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Let's Match!

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Pronunciation Practice!

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Let's Practice!

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Rewrite and Review!

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Writing Challenge!

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