Zero Prep Activities for All Levels

Ready-to-Go Activities for In-Person and Remote Language Teaching

Laurel Pollard, Michal Marell, Natalie Hess

• Publisher: Pro Lingua Learning
• Year: 2022
• eBook ISBN: 9780866475792
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Languages & Linguistics
• Subtopic: Teaching Languages
• Index: Languages & Linguistics

Zero Prep Activities for All Levels is a must-have resource for busy language teachers who want to maximize classroom interaction while minimizing preparation time. This expanded second edition of a beloved classic provides over 160 pages of engaging, ready-to-use activities that build all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—plus vocabulary and grammar. The book is designed for teachers of any language and adaptable to all proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Each activity is clearly organized with level, aim, materials, and step-by-step procedures, making it easy to implement immediately in class or online. The new edition features updated instructions and tech-friendly adaptations for virtual learning, along with a dedicated section on icebreakers and community-building tasks. Whether used for full lessons, warm-ups, or quick practice sessions, Zero Prep empowers teachers to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences—without spending hours planning.

Features

• Over 160 pages of activities organized by skill: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Structure
• Special section of icebreakers and warm-ups for classroom community-building
• Step-by-step instructions with level, aim, materials, and procedures clearly outlined
• Adaptations for both in-person and online/remote teaching
• Suitable for all levels and any language classroom
• Promotes active learning, pair/group interaction, and spontaneous communication
• Ideal for new and experienced teachers seeking quick, engaging lesson ideas

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction 1: For Teachers Who Don’t Have Time to Read Introductions to New Books
• Chapter One: Warmups and Icebreakers
• Chapter Two: Listening
• Chapter Three: Speaking
• Chapter Four: Reading
• Chapter Five: Writing
• Chapter Six: Vocabulary
• Chapter Seven: Grammar
• Indexes of Activity Functions/Topics
• Alphabetical Index of Activities