Discussing opinions
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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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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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Music and identity
Read more: Music and identityCan music change the world — or does it only reflect it? This group discussion activity takes students from personal music taste to big social questions. From rock and rap to politics and identity, learners practise describing, debating, and defending their opinions. Perfect for developing fluency, argumentation skills, and real-life communication. What does your playlist…
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Persuasion exercise
Read more: Persuasion exerciseCan you justify your will well and persuade others? In this exercise, which is based on real-life situations, students get to test what they could say in different situations when the purpose is to persuade or entice others to do something or change their minds. The exercise works well with B1 level students, but it…
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Who built our future?
Read more: Who built our future?Who built the world?Not kings, not CEOs, not only the men in lab coats. Behind some of the world’s most important discoveries stand women — curious, brave, and often forgotten. The Wi-Fi you use every day? Thank Hedy Lamarr.The dishwasher that changed households? Josephine Cochrane.The first computer code? Ada Lovelace. In this exercise learners explore…
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Key to Society
Read more: Key to SocietyWhat motivates students to learn a new language? Better job opportunities or the feeling of belonging to a society? Is language really the key to a society, as some people say? In this group discussion students get to share their views on the matter and talk about their sources of motivation. Cover image: Pixabay /Ralphs_FotosActivity…