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šŸŒŸ Activity of the Week: The News Minute Game šŸŽÆ

https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/the-news-minute-game (listening) ESL teachers, get ready for an exciting new addition to your lesson plans! šŸŽ‰ This week, we're thrilled to introduce the News Minute Game - a dynamic activity that will take your students' listening comprehension to new heights.


What is the News Minute Game? šŸ¤” The News Minute Game is a gamified listening exercise that immerses students in 30-60-second news stories across a variety of engaging topics:

  • šŸŒ¦ļø Weather

  • šŸ’» Technology

  • šŸŽ¬ Entertainment

  • šŸ’¼ Business

  • šŸ“° Sports

  • And more!


Here's how it works:

  1. šŸ”Š Students listen to a short news clip

  2. šŸ¤” They answer comprehension questions about the story

  3. šŸ† Earn points for correct answers!


The best part? The News Minute Game offers three distinct difficulty levels to challenge learners at every stage:

  • šŸŸ¢ Basic (A1-A2)

  • šŸŸ  Intermediate (B1-B2)

  • šŸ”“ Advanced (C1-C2)


This means you can seamlessly integrate the News Minute Game into your lessons, catering to mixed-level classrooms with ease. šŸ‘Œ


Benefits of the News Minute Game:

āœ… Boosts listening comprehension skills

āœ… Exposes students to authentic news content

āœ… Builds vocabulary in real-world contexts

āœ… Encourages critical thinking and discussion

āœ… Keeps learners engaged and motivated


Ready to transform your ESL lessons with the News Minute Game?

šŸš€ Head over to our activities section now and start exploring this incredible new resource!


Happy teaching! šŸ˜Š

The Cool English Team

Click here to discover the News Minute Game and level up your students' listening skills! https://www.coolenglish.net/edu/categories/the-news-minute-game









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