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The last 4 photos you took…

A quick, low-prep speaking activity that turns photos from students’ phones into conversation starters. Procedure There’s no need to cover all four photos. Students can stay with the ones that spark the most conversation. Attention to language As students talk, […]

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Beyond the First answer…

Cambridge First Speaking part 1 Boost your students’ confidence from the very first question of the Cambridge First B2 level Speaking test. This set of worksheets introduce learners to the questions they are likely to encounter in Speaking part 1 […]

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Expressing & Justifying Opinions Cheat Sheet

Useful Language for Expressing and Justifying Opinions is a printable classroom reference sheet designed to help Cambridge English First (B2) students communicate confidently during Speaking Part 4. The resource provides carefully selected expressions for giving opinions, partly agreeing, disagreeing politely, […]

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Discussion Tasks Cheat Sheet

FCE Speaking Part 3 Useful Language for Discussion Tasks is a printable classroom reference sheet designed to help Cambridge English First (B2) students communicate more naturally during Speaking Part 3. The resource provides essential functional language for starting the discussion, […]

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Assessing Speaking Checklist

Help your students become more confident and effective speakers with this ready-to-use peer assessment checklist. Designed for use alongside any speaking task, it encourages learners to listen actively, reflect on performance, and understand what makes a successful speaking exam response. […]

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My Iceberg. My story

A get-to-know icebreaker Perfect for: first-day activities, speaking practice, and building classroom rapport at any level.Ready-made worksheet included! Break the ice and build real connections with this creative first-day activity. Using the iceberg as a visual metaphor, students map out […]

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“When your parents visit your first flat” Video Lesson Plan

Bring a relatable, real-world topic into your classroom with this ready-to-use lesson plan built around the charming BBC video When Your Parents Visit Your First Flat. Designed for intermediate and above learners, this one-hour session blends listening, speaking, and vocabulary […]

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Podcast Quiz Role-Play

A 30–45 minutes video lesson plan for B2–C1 (Intermediate–Upper Intermediate) level teen (16+) or adult students.Based on a Dish Podcast episode (students pre-watch at home), this session works particularly well because its format naturally encourages spontaneous language production, personalisation, follow-up […]

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Quick-Fire Round Food Questions from Dish!

Based on a “Dish Podcast” quick-fire round short video, this listening and speaking plan will get your students exchanging their food preferences, habits and quirks. Ideal for Upper intermediate learners at B2 to pre-advanced level, to engage in natural relaxed […]

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Summer Showdown! Debate

Quick speaking task for a refreshing summer warmer start of your session! Aim: Speaking fluency, expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, and giving reasons. Time: 8–10 minutes Materials: Procedure: Useful B1 language Prepare some visuals to display the options on a digital board […]

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