Fluency
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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Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 1 Help your students feel more confident from the very first question of the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Speaking test. This ready-to-use worksheet introduces learners to the common “Tell us about…” questions they are likely to […]
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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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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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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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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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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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A fun, end-of-year speaking activity for A2–B1 teenage and young adult learners. In this 30-minute communicative lesson, students learn: The topic is easy to relate to and gives students a natural reason to talk about friends, free time, hobbies, food, […]
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