Module 1 – Grammar

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Board game 
A game played by two or more players on a board and often using dice. Teachers can use these for controlled 
language practice. 
 
Book 
 
An activity book or workbook has extra practice and is often used for homework. It usually accompanies a 
coursebook.
A coursebook or textbook is used regularly by students in the class. It generally contains grammar, 
vocabulary and skills work. A coursebook unit is a chapter of a coursebook. 
A teacher’s book accompanies the coursebook, and contains teaching ideas, tapescripts and answers to 
coursebook activities. 
Brochure: see leaflet. 
Chart 
A drawing or graph that can be placed on the classroom wall and can show information such as irregular verb forms 
or prepositions. 
Coursebook: see book. 
 
Coursebook unit: see book. 
Crossword puzzle 
A word game in which students complete a grid. Students write the answers to definitions in the squares on the 
grid. It is often used to revise vocabulary. 
 
Dialogue 
A conversation between two people. 
 
Dice 
Small blocks of plastic or wood with six sides and a different number of spots on each side. They are used in board 
games. 
Exploit (material) 
To use material for a particular purpose. 
Flashcard 
A card with words, sentences or pictures on it. A teacher can use these to explain a situation, tell a story, teach 
vocabulary etc. 
 
Flipchart 
A pad of large sheets of paper fixed to a stand, which teachers use for presenting information to the class.