ESL Conversation Questions and Speaking Activities

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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August 20, 2016

How to teach using online comments and vox pop replies

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August 20, 2016

How to teach with infographics in the ESL classroom

Multimedia and visuals are now the mainstay of any workplace which values employee engagement. The era of simple bar charts and graphs are being superseded by newer and more stimulating infographics. These brightly coloured and heterogeneous images have established themselves as a creative marketing, PR and education tool for displaying data. Using Google Trends you can easily see (below) the spike...

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August 17, 2016

Already, yet, ever, never, just, since, for

A great little questions worksheet to get your students using the right grammar structure for; already, yet, ever, never, just, since, and for. We’ve also included a quick summary of each word usage from a Google search (original website citation needed) to help your brush up on how to demonstrate it to your students. Download the PDF lesson plan: Already,...

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August 16, 2016

Adverbs of manner

In my experience student avoid using adverbs because they feel it’s monumentally difficult. Get your class using a variety of language and vocab with this Adverbs of Manner worksheet. Download the PDF lesson plan: Adverbs of manner ESLTalkingPoints PDF [docxpresso file=”http://esltalkingpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Adverbs-of-manner.odt” comments=true]

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August 16, 2016

Adverbs of frequency

A quick way to have students remember to use the right adverbs to describe the frequency of an activity. Download the PDF lesson plan: Adverbs of frequency ESLTalkingPoints PDF

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August 15, 2016

Adjectives -ed / -ing

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August 14, 2016

Phrases for conversations, debates and discussions

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August 14, 2016

How to teach quotations in the ESL classroom

What is the purpose of teaching quotations? Using quotations is the cornerstone of any respectable academic essay. Knowing how to; understand the context of a quote, how it could be relevant to a large discourse and how to integrate its concepts into your own assignments or life is an essential skill set. Academia aside, the everyday skill of making conversation...

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August 14, 2016

Zombies

From your favourite movies come great and previously unheard of ideas. From the days of early cinema there have been a plethora of flicks tracking the rise of the undead. Zombies, in whatever form they take, have been fascinating audiences for their gore, violence and mystery. This lesson seeks to explore the greater themes within this genre and draw out...

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August 14, 2016

Weapons

The right to have weapons has been argued for centuries. In some nations having a tool to defend yourself is largely controversial, while in others it is your birth right. Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to weapons. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 – 60 minutes Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation questions, presentation, image discussion Topic: weapons Language: Any Materials:...

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August 14, 2016

Tourism

Island nations around the world depend heavily on tourism. It not only supplements its economy but also allows its inhabitants to be connected to the wider world. That said, is it really all positive? Are there any problems associated with having mass tourism? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to Tourism. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time:...

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August 13, 2016

Technology

I once tried to live without my phone and computer for 72 hours. Sadly, it was an impossible task. I wasn’t able to get any work done or meet any of my friends. It has become an integral part of our society that it is impossible to live without it. Get your students talking! Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss...

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August 13, 2016

Tea

Tea has long been a common sight in Europe for many centuries after explorers heard of a new drink from Asia. While the plant is a now available all around the world at any time of the year, there was a time when its price was as much as its weight in gold. Every country has a different way of...

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August 13, 2016

Taxation

There are two certainties in life as the proverb says: ‘dying, and paying your taxes’. How money is taken from different parts of society is a critical decision and it is never all that fair. How would you like to see people pay tax, if any, in your country. Should there be changes? Should the poor pay any tax at...

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August 13, 2016

Shopping

The temples in any modern city lay empty, but go to the nearest shopping street or shopping centre and you’ll see hordes of people spending their wages on the latest and greatest gadgets. Consumerism seems like it’s here to stay. Are there any side effects? Have people been made happier from it? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related...

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August 13, 2016

Seasons

The seasons come and go but the circle of life persists. How does your country change during this time? Are you happier in summer than in winter? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to seasons. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 – 60 minutes Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation questions, presentation, image discussion Topic: Seasons Language: Any Materials: Text and...

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August 13, 2016

Science Fiction

Jules Verne talked of a time when people can go to the moon, drill holes deep into the Earth, and dive to the deepest parts of the ocean. Science fiction? Well, for now not really. Many of these achievements have happened thanks to science and new discoveries. Without Sci-fi, what would we dream? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues...

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August 13, 2016

Science Fiction

“Space, the final frontier”, “it’s life, but not as we know it”, and “incoming transmission Captain” are all legendary quotes from some of our favourite sci-fi series. Since the early days of Frankenstein the genre of science fiction has captivated many, all the while creating utterly memorable scenes and concepts. The limitless adventures of traveling through space and exploring new...

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August 13, 2016

Restaurants

When my wife and go to restaurants I often get a drink and a dessert, while she often gets a main meal. What other quirky things happen when your go to eat? Are they too expensive? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to restaurants. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 – 60 minutes Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation...

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August 13, 2016

Refugees

There are people in need all over the world who have lost their homes and living because of flood, famine, war and social instability. What can richer or safer countries do to help them. What responsibilities do we have to them? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to refugees. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 –...

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August 13, 2016

Recycling

The next time you go an throw something away do you separate your rubbish into three boxes? How do you know if that goes to being recycled? This lesson aims to discuss the real issues behind recycling. Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to recycling. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 – 60 minutes Activities included: Discussing...

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August 12, 2016

Ambition

Introduction Ambition is the driving force for change and betterment around the world. How we challenge ourselves to make the world an improved one is always a difficult task. It often involves us to ask personal questions about not only why we should be the one to makes these changes but if we are doing it for the right reasons....

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August 12, 2016

Qualifications

Getting the simplest job nowadays needs qualifications. Do companies put too much pressure on having these pieces of paper or is it better to search for raw talent? Language level: B1+ Aim: To discuss issues related to qualifications. Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults Time: 45 – 60 minutes Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation questions, presentation, image discussion Topic: Qualifications Language: Any Materials: Text...

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