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100 Common English Antonyms - Reference + Gap-Fill Activity

100 Common English Antonyms – Reference + Gap-Fill Activity

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100 Common English Antonyms – Reference + Gap-Fill Activity

This is a brand new free printable worksheet for English teachers and students at Elementary level and above. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings, for example, yes / no.

We often think of adjectives as words that have opposites – like good / bad and hot / cold – but other kinds of words also have antonyms, including adverbs (best / worst), verbs (start / finish), nouns (summer / winter), and determiners (this / that).

‘Antonym’ comes from the Greek words anti (against) + ónoma (name).

Featuring 100 common English antonyms, this useful resource will help students to understand this topic in English vocabulary. The accompanying gap-fill worksheet (below) allows students to research and find the opposite word for each antonym pair.

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Direct download: https://purlandtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/100-common-english-antonyms.pdf

Direct download: https://purlandtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/100-common-english-antonyms-gap-fill.pdf

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Talk About Your Country – with Brian Mattison

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Talk About Your Country – with Brian Mattison

Talk About Your Country - with Brian Mattison

Talk to Brian Mattison about your country. What are the people like? What do you feel most proud of?

Hi there! Tell me about your country with this FREE online speaking and listening class! Try to speak for a minimum of 60 seconds for each answer. Use the timer below to keep track!

 

Here are a few more tips:

  • Click on the first play button below.
  • Say your answer out loud, then click the next one when you are ready. Try to give as full an answer as possible.
  • Replay the questions as many times as you need to.
  • Get a teacher or friend to listen to your ‘conversation’ and give you feedback.
  • Try to listen and answer all of the questions, before reading the transcript.
  • Practice as often as you like – wherever you are!
  • Please leave your comments below – and share this page if you like it!

Full Transcript #4 – Talk About Your Country:

  1. Hi, I’m Brian Mattison. What’s your name?
  2. It’s nice to meet you. Today, I want you to talk about your country. Listen to each question that I ask, and give your answer. Try to talk for a minimum of sixty seconds – that’s one minute to you and I. Click on the timer to help you keep track. Why not get a friend or teacher to listen to your answers and give you good feedback? OK. Ready?
  3. Then let’s start. What country do you come from? Tell me all about it.
  4. What are the people like in your country?
  5. Who are some of the famous people in the history of your country – and who is the most famous now?
  6. What are the main industries in your country? How do people make their money?
  7. Do you have a good quality of life in your country? Why? / Why not?
  8. What are you most proud of when you think about your country?
  9. What do you think are the main problems facing your country at the moment?
  10. Have you ever lived in another country? If not, would you like to? Tell me more.
  11. Tell me about the natural landscape in your country. What about the different kinds of wildlife?
  12. I see. If I were to take a holiday in your country, what would be the best places to visit? Can you plan an itinerary for me?
  13. That sounds wonderful! Thank you! Er, what are the most famous culinary dishes in your country? Can you describe how to make one of them, for me, please?
  14. Do you have any unusual customs in your country? Tell me about one of them.
  15. Hmm. Very intriguing! What are the best TV shows, films, and cultural events from your country?
  16. Thanks for talking about your country. It was very interesting! I hope you’ve found this activity useful. If you have, why not try one of my other speaking classes? I’ve done ones on films, London, and how to pass the IELTS Speaking Test Part 1. So – there you are. I hope you enjoy them, and see you next time.
Talk About Your Country - with Brian Mattison

Brian Mattison invites you to practice your spoken English by talking about your country

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