Asking and answering questions
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This is my thing
Read more: This is my thingA concert ticket. A stone from a beach. A spoon from grandma’s kitchen. A bus pass that started a whole new chapter. In This Is My Thing exercise, learners bring one object to class, something that means something, and tell its story out loud. Where it came from. Why they kept it. What it reminds…
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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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Sports and well-being
Read more: Sports and well-beingWhat is your favorite sport? What does push-ups mean? How often should you exercise to stay fit? Question cards lead students to discuss various issues related to exercise and well-being. At the same time, students must reflect on their own exercise habits and why exercise is important for everyone. The question cards for the exercise…
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Feelings in motion
Read more: Feelings in motionTell your story with an emoji! In this creative speaking activity, learners each get an emoji card showing a different emotion — like happy, sad, or surprised. They walk around the room asking each other: “How are you feeling?” The twist? Each answer is a short personal story inspired by the emoji! A great way…