No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: NATIONS Part 1: Photo description & comparison Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices Vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using English Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class Instructions for PART 1: 1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo). 2) Change pairs to AB. 3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively. 4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively. 5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos. Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each. Encourage use of CONNECTORS: Firstly, Secondly, Finally However, On the other hand , Whereas Furthermore, In addition, Moreover Instructions for PART 2 1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to: Extend their answers Elicit more information Agree / disagree with their partners Justify their arguments 2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them. Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory. GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

Thematic discussion questions designed to encourage fluency & confidence in English Ideal to use as an engaging warmer or as a dynamic speaking activity to finish a class. Aimed at adults and teenagers. 1. Print & cut 1 set (double-sided) of flashcards for each pair of students. **2.**Students draw a question card and ask their partner. Encourage students to: • Extend their answers • Elicit more information • Agree / disagree with their partners • Justify their arguments 3. Change pairs 4. Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them.

An interactive, fun & engaging pairwork speaking activity with Disney (& other) cartoon characters. Target Language: Too, Enough, So & Such ✿ Too + adjective ✿ Adjective + Enough ✿ So + adjectvie + clause ✿ Such + adjectvive + noun + clause

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they have been familiarised with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they have been familiarised with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they have been familiarised with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they have been familiarised with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

Students first match vocabulary to images showing different aspects of life in education. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to education in general. Target Vocabulary Cours de biologie - Cours de chimie - Cours de géographie - Étudier Passer un examen - Remise des diplômes - Cours de gymnastique Cours de mathématiques - Cours de musique Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary with images associated with old age. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the elderly & old age. Target Vocabulary: Appareil auditif - Chaise à bascule - Contrôleur de pression artérielle - Dentier Fausses dents - Fauteuil roulant - Laine et aiguille Loupe - Lunettes - Médicaments - Mots croisés - Pantoufles - Télévision Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match seasonal celebration vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to seasonal celebrations. Target Vocabulary: Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Easter New Year Valentine’s Day Birthday Mother’s Day Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first discuss images showing different aspects of college life. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to college life. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments An alternative activity replacing “college” with “university” is also available: HERE

Students first describe and discuss images showing people in involved in a variety of eco-volunteer projects. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to eco-volunteering in general. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match emotions & feelings vocabulary to images of facial expressions. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to emotions and feelings. Target Vocabulary: Surprised Worried Upset Annoyed Content Happy Furious Scared Ecstatic Unimpressed Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students are presented with some images relating to Easter. After discussing how each image is associated with Easter, students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the images and to Easter in general. Students are challenged to: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Students first match vocabulary to images showing different aspects of life in education. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to education in general. Target Vocabulary Gym class Geography class Chemistry class Graduation Math class Studying Biology class Music class Sitting an exam Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Students match vocabulary to images of Christmas. Vocabulary Angel Bauble Bell Candle Candy Christmas tree Holly Present Reindeer Ribbon Santa Claus Sleigh Snowflake Snowman Star Stocking Wine Wreath In pairs, students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the vocabulary and Christmas in general. Students are challenged to: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students are presented with images of a family in different situations. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the images and family problems in general. This activity has mature themes and discretion is advised. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments