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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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Friendship Discussion Task
Using an authentic exam-style mind map, students work in pairs to discuss different aspects of friendship before reaching a joint decision. The activity encourages learners to exchange opinions, justify their ideas, agree and disagree politely, and negotiate towards a conclusion—exactly […]
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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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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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B2-level vocabulary games designed to help learners widen the range of vocabulary they use to talk about Food and Diet. These interactive Padlet Arcade games work particularly well as warm-up activities before B2 speaking tasks, helping students revise and activate […]
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Ready-to-use speaking worksheets designed to help English learners discuss the topic of food and diet in a natural, engaging way while developing fluency, interaction skills, and confidence in spoken English. Inspired by the style of Cambridge English First (FCE) Speaking […]
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A ready-to-use set of 4 quick pronunciation games designed to help learners improve clarity, word stress, and confidence when speaking English. These short activities are ideal for students preparing for speaking exams, or for any learners who need extra pronunciation […]
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Help your students move beyond overused, repetitive vocabulary with this practical Vocabulary Upgrade Pack designed for pre-intermediate to intermediate learners of English. Created as a clear, student-friendly reference guide, this resource encourages learners to replace simple, high-frequency words with more […]
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All levels, all ages to check students remember the vocabulary learnt in a particular session or recall vocabulary from previous lessons in a dynamic way. Split your students into small groups. Set a 2 minute timer, use a timer you […]
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A quick, energetic game to review irregular verbs with almost no preparation.This simple team race gives learners repeated practice with irregular past forms in a way that feels active, collaborative, and fun. Materials AimTo review irregular verbs in a lively, […]
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