Reverse Bucket List is a fun and engaging speaking activity designed for B1-C1 students of all ages. With 20 thought-provoking questions, students share and discuss the things they never want to do, sparking unique and lively conversations. Perfect for building speaking confidence and encouraging self-expression, this activity works well in both online and offline classrooms. […]
In this fun warm-up activity, students will read short descriptions of 20 popular apps without knowing their names. They will then guess the app based on its features and functions. This activity helps students practice vocabulary related to technology and apps, while encouraging speaking and discussion about their own app experiences. Suitable for B1-B2 students. […]
This warm-up ESL activity features role-play scenarios designed for groups of 2 to 7 people, making it perfect for both online and offline classrooms. Suitable for levels B2 to C2, it encourages students to step into different characters and engage in lively, spontaneous conversations. A fantastic icebreaker, this activity promotes teamwork, creativity, and speaking fluency, […]
This fun warm-up activity challenges students to find specific items in their room based on descriptions. Each round, they will search for more items, starting with one item in Round 1 and adding more as the rounds progress. Students will then share their items and explain their choices. Perfect for A2-B2 levels, it encourages creativity […]
This sensory activity challenges students to describe different smells based on pictures. Using methods like sensory mapping, adjectives, and categories, students expand their vocabulary and practice vivid, creative descriptions. Perfect for sparking imagination and lively discussions! Type Level Duration Preparation Speaking Activity B1-C2 10-15 min None
This activity challenges students to connect two seemingly unrelated words through a chain of logical word associations. For example, if given “piano” and “jungle,” students might create a progression like: piano – music – nature – forest – jungle. You can set a limit on the number of steps, or turn it into a contest […]
This ESL activity, “My Photo Friend,” helps students practice describing daily routines and using the present simple tense. Each student chooses one of 10 jobs (e.g., doctor, chef, astronaut) and imagines a “photo friend” with that job. They create a daily timeline detailing their friend’s activities (e.g., “At 8 a.m., they drink coffee. At 9 […]
Interview with Verbs is an engaging ESL activity where students choose one of 12 famous people and use 60 easy, medium, and difficult verbs, along with 20 phrasal verbs, to create unique interview questions. Students take turns asking their classmates questions about their chosen celebrity, helping them practice verb usage and develop their speaking skills […]
“Make It Longer” is an activity where students start with 20 short sentences and expand them by adding details. The goal is to practice making sentences more interesting and complete by adding information, adjectives, or clauses. This activity helps improve both writing and speaking skills. Type Level Duration Preparation Writing / Speaking Activity A2-B2 10-15 […]
Get ready to travel the world with our ’30-Second Travel’ ESL warm-up activity! Featuring 25 images of famous landmarks, you’ll have 30 seconds to share everything you know about each place. It’s a fun, fast-paced way to kickstart your lesson and get talking! Type Level Duration Preparation Speaking Activity B1-C1 10-15 min None
Test your knowledge with our ‘Guess the Gadget’ activity! Explore close-up or unusual angles of everyday gadgets and challenge yourself to identify them. Perfect for sparking discussions on how these gadgets are used and where you’ve seen them before. Type Level Duration Preparation Speaking Activity A2-B1 5-10 min None
“What’s the question” is a fun ESL activity where students work in teams to create questions based on given answers. It encourages creativity and practice with question formation, making it ideal for A2-B1 students to improve their speaking and listening skills in a team-based setting. Type Level Duration Preparation Speaking Activity A2-B1 5-10 min None
