Discussing opinions
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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…