The Roaring 20s

Having a theme makes planning activities a lot easier and using a period in history
can really help.

4. Get students to make a short silent sketch (think Laurel and Hardy(link is
external)) using gestures. Whilst it may sound counterproductive to language
learning it can show how gestures vary between countries and cultures and how body
language is an important part of language exchange and understanding.

5. With the help of YouTube, teach students some basic Charleston steps and ask
them to create a short routine. Dance lessons, however basic, are great for
teaching commands and directions.

6. Show the trailer for Suffragette(link is external) and explain how the start of
the 20th century was a turning point for the rights of women in society. Start a
debate with students about whether we live in an equal society 100 years later.