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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, […]
get the activityFirst Week, New Connections
Six fun activities to meet your students and discover their English Looking for a first week that feels welcoming, purposeful and fun? This bundle brings together six adaptable activity ideas to help students introduce themselves, find common ground, create stories, […]
get the activityExpressing & 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, […]
get the activityComparing Images Cheat Sheet
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 […]
get the activityDiscussion 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, […]
get the activitySilly Save the worm Icebreaker
Save Will the worm from drowning! Poor Will the gummy worm has fallen into the water — and it’s up to your students to save him! Working in groups, in different table set ups, students must rescue Will using only […]
get the activity“Boring Fact” Icebreaker
Tell the class “boring fact” about yourself Break the ice and turn an awkward, silent classroom of new students into a community — with a twist. Instead of asking students to share a fun fact about themselves, flip it around […]
get the activityAssessing 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. […]
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 […]
get the activitySummer 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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