A typical Test-Teach-Test lesson has 4 stages: the first test stage, the teach stage, the second test stage (which is a controlled one), and the third test stage (which should be a freer one). Finding suitable activities to match the type of lesson is not an easy task. Here are some ideas of activities suitable for different stages of a Test-Teach-Test lesson (TTT).

Activities for first stage test

• Students select the correct word or structure to complete a sentence from a choice of several.
• Students fill gaps with a suitable word or structure.
• Students discuss the differences in meaning between two sentences with different words or structures.
• Students find matching responses for sentences from a choice of several.

Activities for the teach stage

• Students arrange words or structures on a line.
• Students draw their own timelines.
• Students discuss the answers to concept checking questions on a handout.

Activities for the second test stage (controlled)

• Students complete an information gap.
• Students select the correct word or structure to complete a sentence from a choice of several.
• Students fill gaps with a suitable word or structure.
• Students find matching responses for sentences from a choice of several.

Activities for the third test stage (freer)

• Students do a discussion activity.
• Students do a role-play.
• Students conduct a survey.