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ESL conversation questions

50 ESL Conversation Questions for Teenagers and Adults

  • March 6, 2021

This speaking activity contains 50 ESL conversation questions for teenagers and adult learners. (16+, B1+). It is best for small… Read More »50 ESL Conversation Questions for Teenagers and Adults

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Which Famous Teacher Are You?

  • February 23, 2021

Is your teaching style or personality similar to any famous teachers? Let’s find out! Which famous teacher are you? Share… Read More »Which Famous Teacher Are You?

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Conversation Questions: Future Tenses

  • February 21, 2021

The focus of this activity is to practice grammar while speaking. These conversation questions with future tenses will help the… Read More »Conversation Questions: Future Tenses

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Role-play Scenarios for ESL: Discussing Different Topics and Situations, Even Vaccination!

  • March 6, 2021

What is a role-play scenario? Role-play is any speaking activity when you either put yourself into somebody else’s shoes, or… Read More »Role-play Scenarios for ESL: Discussing Different Topics and Situations, Even Vaccination!

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Phrasal Verbs Activity and Exercises, Conversation Questions and PDF Worksheet

  • February 1, 2021

I sometimes watch, or more accurately, watched (because Covid) Netflix with friends. We always use English subtitles, as my friends… Read More »Phrasal Verbs Activity and Exercises, Conversation Questions and PDF Worksheet

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ESL Conversation Topics: 12 Mini Presentations

  • March 5, 2021

ESL conversation topics for intermediate and upper intermediate students. Great as a warm-up or a speaking lesson. You can use… Read More »ESL Conversation Topics: 12 Mini Presentations

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Food and Travel ESL Lesson: Interactive Online Lesson

  • January 13, 2021

In this food and travel ESL lesson students will discuss their travel experience and plans. They will watch a ten-minute… Read More »Food and Travel ESL Lesson: Interactive Online Lesson

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ESL Exam Speaking Picture Description and Questions

  • March 3, 2021

This ESL exam speaking task based on picture description and questions will help students prepare for a number of international… Read More »ESL Exam Speaking Picture Description and Questions

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Christmas Forbidden Words: Vocabulary Card Game

  • December 2, 2020

Learn vocabulary by explaining the definitions. Careful, you can’t use some words, they are forbidden!
Christmas Forbidden Words Card Game.

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10 No-Prep and Low-Prep Fun ESL Ideas for Christmas Activities

  • November 27, 2020

It’s the time of the year again! I’m slowly getting into Christmas mood, and nothing says Christmas more than music.… Read More »10 No-Prep and Low-Prep Fun ESL Ideas for Christmas Activities

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Class Activity Advent Calendar for ESL Students: 24 Ideas To Make Your Lesson Even More Fun!

  • February 11, 2021

Who doesn’t like Christmas?

This is my twist on a traditional advent calendar.

You will need a Christmas stocking, 24 slips of paper and your creativity!Read More »Class Activity Advent Calendar for ESL Students: 24 Ideas To Make Your Lesson Even More Fun!

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Engaging Online Teaching: ESL Activities and Games

  • November 26, 2020

Here are a couple of ideas for online teaching ESL activities and games that can be assigned to students so… Read More »Engaging Online Teaching: ESL Activities and Games

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Conversation Questions: Present Perfect and Past Simple

  • March 5, 2021

Present perfect vs. simple past Present Perfect Simple Past Simple Unfinished actions that started in the past and continue to… Read More »Conversation Questions: Present Perfect and Past Simple

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10 Rules To Help You Become a Better Teacher

  • November 2, 2020

How can you be a better teacher? When I say better teacher I don’t mean the horrible CPD workshops every… Read More »10 Rules To Help You Become a Better Teacher

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Online ESL Video Lesson : Can Sci-fi Predict the Future?

  • January 13, 2021

Can science fiction predict the future? Let’s find out it this ESL video lesson. What do you think of when… Read More »Online ESL Video Lesson : Can Sci-fi Predict the Future?

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Business English Role-play Activity: Annoying Coworkers

  • September 28, 2020

There are certain types of annoying coworkers that can be found almost everywhere. You might be one of them. Do… Read More »Business English Role-play Activity: Annoying Coworkers

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ESL Communication Activity: Science Role-Plays

  • September 27, 2020

Can we teach communicative competence without critical thinking? Is the topic of vaccination or chemtrails too controversial?  Try this ESL role-play on science and let me know what you think.

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No Time? 10 No-prep ESL Activities, Warm-ups and Energizers

  • September 22, 2020

Sometimes I don’t have time or energy to print extra resources or activities. Some days, like today, the printer in… Read More »No Time? 10 No-prep ESL Activities, Warm-ups and Energizers

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Conversation Questions Conditionals: ESL Speaking Activity

  • March 5, 2021

Conversation Questions Conditionals: First, Second, Third Conditional First Conditional If you don’t go to work tomorrow, what will happen? What… Read More »Conversation Questions Conditionals: ESL Speaking Activity

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