English Speaking Activities
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Grammar activity
Life Upgrade — Fortune Cookies
In this activity, students respond to different life situations by imagining future outcomes. They describe at least three things they’re going to have done by a specific time, using future perfect forms. They then compare ideas with a partner and ask follow-up questions to make the plans more detailed and realistic.
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B1
Grammar activity
Do or Make Genial.ly Quiz
In this Genial.ly activity, students choose the correct verb (do or make) in different everyday situations.
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A2
Speaking activity
First Thing
In this activity, students talk about everyday situations and say what they do first in each one. They use simple phrases like “First, I…” to describe their routines and compare answers with a partner, helping them practise basic speaking about daily life.
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Speaking activity
Is It Worth It?
In this activity, students discuss whether different everyday choices or extra services are really worth the money or effort. They give their opinions, support them with reasons and examples, and then compare their ideas with classmates.
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A2
Speaking activity
That’s Me / Not Me
In this activity, students respond to simple statements about everyday habits and situations. They say “That’s me” or “Not me” and give a short reason, helping them practise speaking about their lives and react to other people’s ideas.
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Speaking activity
Ahead of Time
In this activity, students make predictions about actions that will be completed by specific points in the future. They use the future perfect to express ideas about personal life, society, and global trends, while developing fluency and exploring different perspectives.
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Speaking activity
Bare Minimum
In this activity, students decide what the bare minimum is for each concept to still count as “real.” They explain their ideas using conditional language, express nuanced opinions, and develop critical thinking skills.
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Speaking activity
Set the Condition
In this activity, students read short prompts and think of conditions when each action would be acceptable or normal. They explain their ideas using conditional sentences and practise expressing nuanced opinions while developing critical thinking.
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B1
Speaking activity
Before It Was… Now It Is
In this activity, students talk about how everyday situations have changed over time. They practise using basic structures to express changes, including used to, and share their ideas with a partner or the class.
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A1
Speaking activity
How Often Do You?
In this activity, students talk about their daily habits. They practise using adverbs of frequency (always, usually, sometimes, never) and basic present simple sentences.
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A1
Grammar activity
My Monthly Plan - Ordinal Numbers
In this activity, students read short monthly plans with names and dates. They practise using ordinal numbers to say dates and “going to” to talk about future plans.
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B2
C1
Speaking activity
The Trend Builder
In this activity, students analyse modern trends and identify the social factors that have made them popular. They discuss their ideas with a partner, give opinions, and support their answers with clear, well-developed explanations.
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