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Action rhyme
A classroom activity using a rhyme which learners perform with accompanying actions. See Listen and 
do/make/draw. 
 
Activate previous knowledge 
To get learners to think about and to say what they know about a topic. Teachers activate learners’ previous 
knowledge when they are preparing learners to read or listen to a text. Research has demonstrated that when 
learners’ previous knowledge is activated, reading and listening comprehension is increased. See arouse, generate, 
stimulate interest. 
 
Active role  
When learners think about their own learning and what their own needs are and try to help themselves learn more, 
they are taking an active role. See passive role. 

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Active voice 
In an active sentence, the subject of the verb usually does or causes the action, e.g. The captain scored the winning 
goal. See passive voice.  
 
Activity-based learning 
A way of learning by doing activities. The rules of language used in the activity are looked at either after the activity or 
not at all. 
 
Activity book: see book. 
 
Adapt (material)
 
To change a text or other material, so that it is suitable to use with a particular class
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Adjective 
An adjective describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, e.g. a cold day.
A comparative adjective compares two things, e.g. He is taller than she is.