Specialists in creating engaging, interactive and fun language learning resources for English, French , Spanish, German and Portuguese classes.
Exam preparation, conversation, reading & writing, speaking & listening, grammar & vocabulary.
ESL | ELE | FLE
Specialists in creating engaging, interactive and fun language learning resources for English, French , Spanish, German and Portuguese classes.
Exam preparation, conversation, reading & writing, speaking & listening, grammar & vocabulary.
ESL | ELE | FLE
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: TECHNOLOGY
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: TELEVISION
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: SPORT & GAMES
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: RELIGION & FAITH
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: SCIENCE
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: WORK & JOBS
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
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: L’enfance
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 French
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:
Premièrement, Deuxièment,Pour finir
Cependant, D’autre part, Alors que
De plus, En outre, Par ailleurs
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 (in French)
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Topic of conversation: La mode
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 French
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:
Premièrement, Deuxièment,Pour finir
Cependant, D’autre part, Alors que
De plus, En outre, Par ailleurs
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 (in French)
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS