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More than small talk
Read more: More than small talk“How’s the weather?” “Did you have a good weekend?” “Not bad, thanks.” We’ve all had that conversation. A hundred times. In every language. But what happens when you ask something different? Something that actually requires you to stop, think, and share a piece of yourself? That’s the idea behind More Than Small Talk — our…
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Let’s take a photo!
Read more: Let’s take a photo!A photo is worth a thousand words. But the conversation before you take it? That’s where the real learning happens. In Let’s Take a Photo!, pairs receive a list of titles and go out to capture them. Before every single photo, learners must discuss: What does this title mean to us? What will be in…
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Whatever the Weather!
Read more: Whatever the Weather!You draw a card. It’s a thunderstorm. You draw another. It’s… a beach picnic. Now what? That’s the question at the heart of Whatever the Weather! — our new exercise where learners draw a random weather card and a random situation card, and have to talk their way out of the chaos. Would you cancel…
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Recycling run
Read more: Recycling runWhat does recycling have to do with learning a language? More than you’d think. In our new exercise Recycling Run, the classroom transforms into a recycling station. Learners pick up waste cards, move around the room, and sort items into the right bins. But here’s the twist: they have to speak every step of the…
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What Should I Wear?
Read more: What Should I Wear?What should I wear? In this activity, students work with clothing cards to build essential vocabulary and then apply it to real-life situations. From family dinners to freezing temperatures and rainy days, they decide what to wear and explain their choices in full sentences. The task gradually moves from simple identification to meaningful communication: learners…
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Situation cards
Read more: Situation cardsWhat is going on in the picture? What should happen next to solve the problem? In this simple exercise, students need to remember and use common vocabulary and sentence structures in order to describe a situation they see. At the same time, they might learn new words and benefit from peer support they receive from…
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Transport in my country
Read more: Transport in my countryTraffic Culture & Sustainable Mobility Traffic isn’t just about getting from A to B. It’s about culture, cost, safety — and climate. In this discussion activity, students compare traffic cultures, analyse transport costs, and debate sustainable mobility. Should cities reduce car use? Are electric vehicles enough? Who is responsible for greener transport? Perfect for developing…
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More than just a pet?
Read more: More than just a pet?Pets: cute companions or serious responsibility? This discussion activity gets students talking about the real meaning of pet ownership — from personal experiences to ethical questions. What makes a good pet owner? Are pets suitable for everyone? Should we adopt instead of buy? Perfect for developing fluency, argumentation skills, and critical thinking — all through…
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Gifts and social expectations
Read more: Gifts and social expectationsIs a gift always sincere — or sometimes strategic? In this discussion activity, students move from cultural traditions to a full ethical debate. Firstly, they proposed ideas for different gift situations and discuss those in their group. From there, it’s structured argumentation around how ethical gifts really are: defending a stance, anticipating counterarguments, and challenging…
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How do you travel
Read more: How do you travelBus, bike or car? In this speaking activity, students learn basic transport vocabulary and talk about how they travel in everyday life. Simple questions, clear structure, and real-life topics make it easy to practise full sentences and build confidence. Plus: a first step into sustainability — which ways of travelling are green? Practical language. Real…