This document came about through working with high level students including teachers who insisted on using high frequency / low value words - especially nice, lovely, cute, awesome! Not appropriate I would argue at high B1 and above where students need to stretch their vocab. Though this can be shortened for them.



This can be challenging but your B2s think more about word choice and nuance and above never use 'nice' again. C1s and 2s realize there is more in their passive vocab than they use.



There is no correct version, it depends on your particular take. In a multicultural class it can be interesting to compare answers and attitudes. 



It can of course be adapted, extended, reduced, used with other materials with alternatives given or adjectives categorized for lower levels. 



Best done individually then in groups. Usually about an hour needed.



Enjoy - I don't anymore, but it is very effective and  I have yet to find a group of students who have not found this memorable.

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This document came about through working with high level students including teachers who insisted on using high frequency / low value words - especially nice, l…