Argumentation
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The ethical dilemma
Read more: The ethical dilemmaWhat would you do: What seems morally right or follow the rules blindly? In this philosophical exercise, students must work in a group to reach a consensus on the best possible solution. Cover image: Created by AIActivity contributed by: TS / Miguel Mariscal Group exercice Learning objectives: Instructions for this exercise This exercise can be…
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Boss Rush?
Read more: Boss Rush?How do you face a job interview? Do you know what kind of questions are usually asked in them? With this fun videogame-insipred exercise, your students will face bosses one after the other in order to gain experience and be finally able to get the job. They will need to prepare a suitable CV and…
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Would you rather?
Read more: Would you rather?Would you rather live in the city or in the countryside?What are the benefits of each other? Can you convince the others that your opinion is the best? In this exercise, your students get to decide which option suits them best and convince their classmates to join them. And then they have to make them…
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Think, pair, share
Read more: Think, pair, shareThink alone. Build together. Share with confidence. In this B1–B2 peer-learning activity, learners develop communication, critical thinking, argumentation, and synthesis skills through the powerful Think–Pair–Share approach. From environmental challenges to education and employment debates, learners practice expressing opinions, listening actively, and co-constructing knowledge in a collaborative space. Because the best learning often happens when ideas…
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Actions for our environment
Read more: Actions for our environmentWhat eco-friendly tips could you give to others? What do you think people should pay more attention to? Get ready to convince others! In this two-part exercise, learners begin by designing and shooting short videos aimed at promoting good eco-friendly practices. The videos are then viewed and discussed together, hopefully allowing everyone to learn something…
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Your voice matters!
Read more: Your voice matters!Your Voice Matters! Present an Idea for Change Step into the role of an active citizen or local activist and share your ideas for positive change! Prepare a short, persuasive speech to convince others why your proposal should be supported — then take part in a lively community discussion to decide together. Possible topics: Perfect…
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Negotiations
Read more: NegotiationsPair or small group exercise Learning objectives Instructions for this exercise Divide students into pairs or groups of three. Distribute the task material (national park information and task instructions) to the pairs/groups and instruct each to choose one object from the information to explore. Each student will explore a different object. Give students a few…
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Comic story
Read more: Comic storyTell a Story with Comics! This fun and easy activity gets students telling each other stories while practicing everyday vocabulary. Pictures and guiding questions make it easier to come up with ideas – and the results are always creative! You can use ready-made comic strips from newspapers or online – or ask students to draw…
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Taking action for our Planet!
Read more: Taking action for our Planet!This B1 level activity is an excellent tool for developing oral production skills and raising environmental awareness among language learners. It combines a structured approach with engaging, real-world topics, making it both educational and impactful. The activity is specifically designed to hone several key oral communication competencies: Argumentation and Persuasion, Enriched Vocabulary and Collaborative Communication.…
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Power to the people! A debate exercise
Read more: Power to the people! A debate exercisePower to the People? A Debate on Hot Topics! Step into the shoes of a policymaker and join our C1-level classroom debate! Two teams. One controversial topic. Can you argue for or against it convincingly? Build your case, challenge others, and sharpen your speaking skills in a structured, real-time debate. Great for improving fluency, critical…