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A New Currency - Lexis - Advanced - ESL Lesson

Here's a lesson that can be used for big and small groups around upper intermediates and up. The Target Language can be modified for lower levels if needed. Without a reading add on, the lesson should take no more than 45 minutes to complete. With smaller class sizes, you'll probably need another activity at the end to take up time, but if you stretch out the activation, you should be fine. Materials:  Cash currency of different denominations. Ideally bring in currency from your own country and host country. If you feel uncomfortable with that, make photocopies. Prep work: Do a bit of research on the currency you are bringing in. Be aware of the iconic figures and symbols on the bills. For me, I used a dollar bill. Here's a great image that goes over some of the symbolism.  Check it out -  1 dollar bill  Alternatively, you can use this reading in the lesson for longer classes. Introduction:  Version 1 for larger classes:  Before class, hide either real or photoco