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 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

A great Father’s Day activity! Students first match vocabulary to images showing some different aspects of fatherhood. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to fathers. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

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

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary to images of fruit. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to fruit. Target Vocabulary: Apple - Apricot - Banana - Blackberry - Blueberry Cherry - Cranberry - Currents - Dates - Gooseberry - Grapes Kiwi - Lemon Mango - Orange - Pear - Pineapple Pomegranate - Raspberry - Strawberry - Watermelon Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match firefighter vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to firefighters. Target Vocabulary: Fire Helmet Hose Ladder Firetruck Axe Burning building - Fire extinguisher Fire hydrant Gas mask Siren Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

A great Mother’s Day activity! Students first match vocabulary to images showing some different aspects of motherhood. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to mothers & motherhood. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Students are presented with images of possible future healthcare technologies. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the future of health.

First, students match vocabulary to images of types of holidays: Skiing City tour Camping Beach Safari Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the images and to holidays in general. Students are challenged to: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

A conversation activity where students describe 4 bedrooms and then discuss similarities and differences between them. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to bedrooms in general. Students are challenged to: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary to images of herbs & spices. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to herbs & spices. Target Vocabulary: Anise star - Bay leaves - Black pepper - Cardamom Chili Pepper - Cinnamon - Cloves - Fennel - Mustard seeds - Nutmeg Poppy seeds - Rosemary - Saffron - Sesame seeds - Tarragon - Vanilla Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students are presented with images of some different aspects of life as a homeless person. Students then discuss & debate some conversation questions relating to the images and homelessness in general.

Students are presented with images of good and bad sleeping habits. After identifying which habits are good and bad, the students discuss & debate some conversation questions about sleep.

The students are divided into As and Bs. Student As have a picture of a smart farm i.e. a farm which utilizes smart technology. Student Bs have a picture of a smart supermarket i.e. a supermarket which utilizes smart technology. Students first identify the vocabulary in their pictures before describing them to each other to identify differences. Students then work together to find examples of smart technology and speculate about what the purposes could be. The activity is concluded with some debate questions about the ramifications of smart technology for farmers, store owners, employees and customers. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first discuss images showing students in different classes at school. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to school subjects and school life 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 school facilities vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to school facilities. Target Vocabulary: Library - School bus - Outdoor eating area - Soccer pitch Canteen - Indoor eating area - Playground - Classroom Basketball court - American football field - Lockers - Science lab Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first discuss images of different shops and storefronts. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to shops and stores. Target Vocabulary: Pharmacy Sweetshop Fruit shop Bakery Beauty shop Electronics shop Clothing store Cafe Seafood restaurant 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 life for refugees and asylum seekers. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to refugees and asylum seekers. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match personal hygiene & daily routine vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to personal hygiene & daily routine. Target Vocabulary: Shave - Wash hands - Put on deodorant - Blow-dry hair Shower - Wash hair - Remove makeup - Put on perfume Clean ears -Wash face - Moisturize face - Brush teeth Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first discuss images of people working in different positions within the fashion industry. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the fashion industry Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments