ESL Conversation Questions and Speaking Activities

May 24, 2017

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Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Giuseppe Milo (www.pixael.com)

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May 14, 2017

How to use elementary lesson plans

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May 6, 2017

What’s in your garden?

Gardening for pleasure has become a growing trend all around the world. It not only helps your stay physically fit but allows you to learn much about plants and animals.

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April 1, 2017

How to teach debate phrases

Students often need phrase markers to help them promote discussion in the class. A simple categorising activity like the one below can improve the flow of conversation and make their interaction sound more natural. It’s best to use this activity just before the debate/discussion. Download a copy by clicking the image below.

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December 18, 2016

Tim Berners-Lee

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Southbank Centre London

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December 18, 2016

Steve Jobs

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by mrbill78636

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December 18, 2016

Muhammad Ali

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Knowle West Media Centre

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December 18, 2016

Marlon Brando

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Todd Barnard

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December 18, 2016

Mahatma Gandhi

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Abode of Chaos

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December 18, 2016

Happiness

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by irina`

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December 18, 2016

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by O. O. Brown Collection

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December 18, 2016

Dalai Lama

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach with quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Christopher.Michel

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December 18, 2016

Coco Chanel

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by chariserin

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December 18, 2016

Albert Einstein

Twelve quotes which can be easily printed, cut up and distributed in class for discussion. For ideas on how to use these lesson plans please go to How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom Photo by Timi1

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December 9, 2016

Solar Power

Renewable energy is making serious inroads into the energy mix of many countries. How will this affect the environment? Who would benefit? Is is just a waste of time? Solar raises many questions and this lesson allows students to think about the subject in more detail. Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss solar power. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults...

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November 21, 2016

Australia

Australia is a wonderfully bright and diverse country with a rich history. Being a key country around the Pacific rim it is home to many nationalities. The government has actively sought to improve of Human Rights and Free Trade in the region. Some of the cities in Australia are considered to be the best in the world using many lifestyle...

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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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September 21, 2016

Welcome

Every journey starts with a single step. Welcome to the beginning of a great website which brings fluency and discussion to the EFL/ESL classroom. As a teacher of almost 7 years I can understand the need for encouraging opinions, ideas and confidence from students. I have spent many years teaching in China and I came to realise early on that...

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August 21, 2016

Wikipedia

The internet is rife with misinformation, so where would you go to get the facts you can trust? Well today, many are going to Wikipedia to dig deeper into topics, with all content provided gratis by its users. A revolution when it started, the site has now become a staple of the internet with its reputation for accurate and timely...

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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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