Scavenger Hunt

After teaching vocabulary, the teacher may tell the class that they are going on a scavenger hunt  (e.g., in the park, in the campus library, in the neighborhood). Before going out, the teacher asks learners to create scavenger hunt worksheets for their classmates. To create the worksheet, each learner writes or copies vocabulary words, which are items that their peers have to look for. Then, the class goes out and learners look for items on their handout. When they find the item, they can draw or take pictures. The activity helps learners associate print with real-life objects. It also allows learners to practice reading print in a relaxing setting.

Some learners spend most (if not all) of their life in their neighborhood only. Arranging field trips to places outside of their neighborhood can broaden their horizon and understand the city/country more. Sometimes, it even gives them insights into what life they want to live and motivates them to learn English to engage in social activities more.