1. Copy one handout for each pair of students, and cut the sheets in two.

2. Put the students into pairs, and distribute a half handout to each individual student.

3. Focus students' attention on the instructions and number one as an example. The aim of this speaking vocabulary lead-in is for advanced students to explain the difference in meaning between pairs of words related to warfare. Encourage learners to clearly differentiate between each word, and get them to name examples if they are familiar to them.

4. Allow students around ten minutes or until the conversation dies down to discuss the topic.

5. Finally, elicit responses from some of the students and draw to their attention any appropriate vocabulary or serious language mistakes.