English Speaking Activities
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What Does It Say About Society?
In this activity, students discuss everyday behaviours and consider what they reveal about modern society. They read short statements about common habits and trends, share their opinions, and explain why people might behave this way today.
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Create a Definition
In this activity, students create their own definitions of familiar ideas and everyday concepts. They use simple prompts and key characteristics to explain what each thing means to them.
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My Small Problem
In this activity, students speak about everyday situations shown in pictures and tell short stories about the last time something similar happened to them. They can practise using Past Simple and, in some situations, Present Perfect to talk about experiences they haven’t had yet.
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Parallel Realities
In this activity, students explore the hidden parallels between two seemingly unrelated situations. After receiving a comparison card, they identify and explain the deeper structural similarities between the two scenarios, analysing how they connect at a psychological or conceptual level.
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Spring Alias
In this activity, students practise speaking through a Spring-themed Alias game. They describe seasonal words connected to spring life, outdoor activities, city events, travel, study, and everyday routines without saying the word itself.
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