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Solution 
noun,
solve 
verb 
An answer to a problem. 
 
Specification 
noun,
to specify (aims) 
verb, 
specific
adjective
 
A clear and exact description of something, e.g. aims. Aims are specified at the beginning of a lesson plan and for 
individual stages in the lesson. 
 
Speculate 
To guess something based on information you have, e.g. She might have time to go to the bookshop, but I’m not sure. 
 
Speech marks: see punctuation. 
 
Stage, step 
A section of a lesson. Lessons work through different stages or steps such as lead-in, presentation, controlled 
practice etc. 
 
Stage aim: see aim. 
 

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State (stative) verbs 
Verbs which describe a state or situation rather than an action. They tend not to be used in the progressive/ 
continuous e.g. to want, to contain. 
 
Step: see stage. 
 
Sticker 
A label with a picture or message on it that has ‘glue’ on the back of it. Teachers may use stickers to keep things on 
the classroom wall or on the board. 
 
Stimulate discussion  
To encourage learners to talk about something. This can be done in different ways such as through a text or a 
picture.
 
Stimulate interest: see arouse interest. 
 
Stirrer 
noun