Vox Pop – ESL Conversation Questions and Speaking Activities

October 20, 2016

Anti-war Protests

Getting your students to talking about controversial topics is sometimes quite hard. This lesson on protests will include some reading, discussion, and a final video presentation. Lesson timing: 90 minutes Level: B2 and above Teacher instructions Ask students to look at the image (see below) and ask then what comes to mind when they see it. Run through some vocab...

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August 21, 2016

Domestic Violence

Violence in any form is unacceptable. However, in recent years there have been a number of high-profile cases of domestic violence and so, it has brought the problems of this form of abuse to the front of peoples minds. The lesson includes had a short paragraph devoted to a summary of the subjects which is related to a news item....

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August 21, 2016

London Congestion Charge

In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to discuss the London Congestion Charge, a new tax designed to reduce the number of cars on the streets of London. While many have welcomed its introduction others are still not convinced that it will help. Judge for yourself with the image below. As you can see there has been a drop...

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August 21, 2016

Vitamin Pills: Just a waste of money?

Introduction Keeping fit and healthy is now a priority for many people around the world. The “keep fit craze” has continued unabated over the years and it is contributed to lowering the levels of obesity in many developed nations. When training and exercising it is important to monitor the minerals and vitamins your body is taking in. Sometimes this can...

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August 21, 2016

Homework: Should parents help?

Homework is the staple of any school. How useful is it really? And should parents help their children with the homework? It is important to know that children excel when they are dedicated to their studies. Some, however, need a little more help than others. Where they get that help and how often, does it change what they achieve? For...

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August 21, 2016

Fighting Terrorism

If you watched the news any time over the last ten years you would have heard of the War on Terror, or terrorism. Many government and countries around the world are taking steps to either stop the spread of terror or to limit their impact. It is a difficult balance to provide the most security for a country versus the...

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August 20, 2016

Workplace Drinking

Download the PDF Vox Pop plan: Workplace Drinking Vox Pop ESLTalkingPoints PDF If you are having trouble using this lesson plan, get more ideas at How to teach using online comments and vox pop replies Additional Links (External): TUC Alcohol Concern Alcoholics Anonymous [docxpresso file=”http://esltalkingpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Workplace-drinking.odt” comments=true]

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Category: Vox Pop

Anti-war Protests

Domestic Violence

London Congestion Charge

Vitamin Pills: Just a waste of money?

Homework: Should parents help?

Fighting Terrorism

Workplace Drinking