Upper Levels
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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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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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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FCE Speaking part 2 Useful Language for Comparing 2 Images is a printable reference sheet created to support students preparing for Cambridge English First (B2) Speaking Part 2 or Long turn. The resource organises useful expressions into clear sections covering […]
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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, […]
get the activityMy 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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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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