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Information gap crossword · Problem Solving & Decision Making

Problem Solving & Decision Making Crossword

A B1 information-gap crossword in which partners explain problem-solving and decision-making vocabulary to each other without saying the word, followed by discussion questions. Suits adult professionals building workplace vocabulary and practising circumlocution in pairs.

B120 min

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What's inside

  • Information-gap crossword
  • Pair work
  • Describing words without saying them
  • Discussion

By the end, learners can

  • Define problem-solving and decision-making vocabulary without using the target word
  • Give workplace examples to clarify the meaning of a word
  • Ask for clarification, examples and spelling politely
  • Guess a word from a partner's explanation and check it
  • Discuss personal experiences of solving problems and making decisions at work

Skills: Speaking · Vocabulary

Suits: All professionals

Language practised: Defining and explaining words · Giving examples · Asking for clarification · Asking for repetition or spelling · Checking understanding · Giving personal opinions

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