Teaching past simple to teenagers Teenagers have the capacity to acquire a language much faster because of their ability to think abstractly. For teenagers, the content must be highly engaging and relevant. If they miss the point they often will quickly lose interests. 3x5 cards This type of material is very easy to make and use in the classroom. There are millions of language activities you can do with plain 3x5 cards. Emily Thrush says she could happily teach English with nothing more than these cards and some markers or pens! Some of their uses include: flash cards, concentration games, matching games, word order practice, pair work, information-gap activities, and on and on. The music The materials chosen for the instruction should be developed always thinking about the needs, tastes and interests of students, in addition it must be interesting and motivating. The music can be a resource of teaching very important because th...