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15 Speaking Projects And Activities For ESL Students

I don’t think I am sticking my neck out too much by saying that most ESL students enjoy speaking activities more than typical reading, writing and listening activities. Tending to be more dynamic, true to life and fun, a good speaking activity can really enhance an ESL student’s fluency and confidence.

Here, I am going to offer you a series of ESL speaking projects that you can adapt and use for your ESL students. Let’s go:

Infomercial Activities

This is one of my favorite speaking projects by far. Show students some typical adverts from a shopping channel; I like to show some of the funnier products just for giggles and to encourage students minds to wander, take a look at this compilation to see what I mean.

Next, I ask students usually in pairs to come up with their own completely original product to sell on an infomercial. If students struggle to come up with a completely new product you can suggest they add a new twist to arnold product, or make a new product based on a combination of two or more others.

For example, in the past I have had: microwave televisions, hair dryers that double as vacuum cleaners and laptops that double as portable stoves.

I tend to also do a language lesson based around the language of selling and persuasion so that when students make their infomercial they will send realistic and they often like to know some of the sales phrases, tactics and strategies that are used in real life.

Just for fun, you can tell students that they have a certain amount of money to spend and after they have seen all the infomercials they get to spend it. Sales can be recorded and you can see which idea/pair has made the most money and are the winner!

Presentations

Give students a presentation of a topic of your choosing, perhaps your own hobby and model the format and language that you want the students to use.

I tend to share slides with the student with the title of each slide already inserted. Students then have to fill the space with suitable information for that slide.

So, for example, if I wanted my students to present their own hobbies then I would probably have six slides titled with questions:

What is my favorite hobby? Why did I start this hobby? What have I achieved doing this hobby? Who do I do this hobby with? What will I do next in this hobby? Other interesting info about my hobby.

Students then fill the slides full of pictures that relate to the question and then they talk about these to the group and answer questions.

Some students always want to write out a script for a presentation which I let them do on the understanding that they can’t actually read it when they present. I allow them to write it out just so they can build up some confidence in what they are going to say and check the language accuracy of it. 

I do usually place sentence starters and linking words on posters behind the audience so that the presenter always has some support if needs be.

Of course, this could also be done as a recorded video task. I sometimes ask students to record a voice over on top of the slides. This can then be converted into a video format for sharing later.

A few other simple presentation topic titles for ESL students that could be used are: My Best Friend, Who Am I?, My Pets, My Future Career, My Family, The Last Celebration I want to, Why I am a fan of __________ (insert name of whatever they are a fan of).

At this point you might also want to read one of my popular article about how to make your students speak English , here

Hot Seat ing

Become an expert – As it sounds. Students spent a certain amount of time researching a topic that either they choose or that is given to them. They are then to become that character and the rest of the group has to ask them questions to find out as much as they can about them in a set amount of time.

You can award points for correct questions being asked and for grammatically correct sentences in response. Personally I like to do this at the beginning of a new topic and direct students to research different famous people.

For example, if we are going to be covering the topic of Travel as in the IGCSE ESL then I have students research characters, such as: Dr Livingstone, Joe Simpson, Ernest Shackleton, Amelia Earhart, Ranulf Fiennes, and so on. 

I often have students create a mini glossary for their characters as well which other students can refer to as they are quizzing the character.  

This activity is best for intermediate level and above students and even then you may need to provide texts at a suitable level for students to be able to access, otherwise students end up on Wikipedia reading very difficult text.

You can have the group make notes and write summaries of each character for homework if you also wish to work on summary writing skills.

Recommended reading: 15 Research Projects For ESL Students

The Detective Game

For this activity you make up a crime that occurred in a given location, the more gruesome the better and if you can personalise it to your location and environment more the better.

Divide the group into smaller groups of three or four people and then ask them to create their alibis for the morning, afternoon, or evening in question. These people are the suspects.

One group, however, is assigned as being the investigators and they individually quiz different suspects one to one to try and find inconsistencies in their group’s stories. This forces each group to consider exactly what they were doing, where and with whom very carefully and in great detail. 

After interviewing as many members of each group and making notes about inconsistencies between group members the investigators then confer with each other to decide upon which group’ alibi is the most inconsistent. This group are then sent to jail.

Whilst the investigators are discussing this, the suspects discuss which investigator was the best at questioning them and finding out the inconsistencies. The suspects will then announce who this person is, and they earn a promotion. Finally, the investigators announce the losing group which will go to prison.

This ‘game’ has got real legs and could go in so many different directions, so don’t be afraid to improvise and have fun with this one.  

Drama Activities

Acting out a chapter of a book. Pretty much as it sounds. Read through a chapter of a book with students or have them read it for homework before letting groups act out the chapter, or a scene from it.

This works well even if they all act out the same scene as each group will learn from the last and the acting/performance and language should get increasingly better throughout. Alternatively arrange it so that each group acts out the following scene to the last group and so the full story is told.

Storyboard and act out the student’s own story. Rather than act out a book, you could have students plan out a story, or at least part of a story on a storyboard. This can give a greater sense of ownership, achievement and ‘buy in’ from the students.

What happened next. Read the opening of a book and as a ‘cliffhanger is reached’ pause and have students work together to act out the ending of the story or the next scene at least.

This also works well with videos from YouTube, crime videos work well as do Walt Disney cartoons – even with adult learners for some reason!

You might also be interested in reading my helpful article on how to get your students speaking fluently , here.

Mind Map ping

Vocabulary relationships. Engage students in a subject which contains lots of relationships of cause and effect. Basically, you need to pick a topic and analyse what the different factors were that affected the main decision or characters involved.

In the centre of your mind map place the decision or a character that was made and then arrange influencing factors around this. 

The larger the circle each factor is in and the closer it is to the centre of the paper the stronger the influence is. Students then need to explain their mind map and the relationships to the group. Others can question and agree/ disagree with them. 

Topics can range from serious issues from history through to celebrity scandals, or even plots in a movie, such as, why did celebrity couple X and Y get divorced, or why did actor x decide to y in the movie xyz. Obviously, you can let the students self select these issues for greater interest. 

Backs To The Board

A timeless classic not so much a speaking project but this can be developed into a full lesson’s worth of speaking and it works for groups of all sizes. It is excellent for reviewing vocabulary at the end of a project or to see what students know at the beginning of a topic.

Simply split the group into teams of no more than five and have one member of the group come to the front and sit with their back to the board.

The other members of the group form a ‘u’ shape around the person, or, rather than being sat literally against the board groups can be sat at tables with just one student having their back to the board. 

All you then need to do is to write a word on the board and the students facing the board have to get the person not facing the board to say the word without literally telling them the word. They should be encouraged to use definitions, synonyms and examples of the word where possible. 

Depending on numbers, students can just shout out when they think they have the answer, or with large groups I make the students raise their hand if they think they have the answer.

The danger with debates is that to the teacher they may seem boring, or at least they do to me but have to remind myself that just because I have done the debates dozens of times, they haven’t and even the most overdone/boring sounding debates may go down like fireworks with some groups.

With that in mind here are a few of the more traditional/boring debates for your students to get their teeth into:

Which is better, country life or city life?

Should animal testing be allowed?

Should school uniforms be gotten rid of

Are cats better than dogs?

Should women be paid as much as men?

Online learning is better than classroom learning

Does money equal success in life?

I also like to see if there is something going on in the students view of the world that is worth debating. For example, in Thailand the debate over whether Korean pop music is better than Thai pop music is a popular one. 

I have had colleagues dive into debates about serious political topics with higher level students which have worked really well.

However, some topics are just too hot to handle and you don’t know who you are upsetting so be careful what topics you do debate, you never know who is listening, or who is going to offense at any of your personal views that you may let slip!

Here is a good resource for more ESL debate ideas .

Book And Movie Review s

This is pretty much as it sounds. I like to set a reading task for students over a holiday break and when they return they have to submit a video review of the book or movie they watched/read. 

I usually show them a good movie review for ideas and ask them to follow the same format. Something like this review of Kung Fu Panda . This goes along the lines of: background information, main characters, plot explanation, favorite moments, final recommendation.

I’ve also done this with higher level groups for documentaries but with enough support and speaking frames pre intermediate students can engage well with this activity.

Conversation Question s

Don’t underestimate the value of pure lists of conversation questions. Students are often happy to just ‘have a chat’ and use the English that they do know.

It is great for their confidence and fluency, as well as requiring zero lesson prep, which is always a nice thing. Just be sure to rotate speaking partners to avoid students getting bored with the same partners and used to different accents.

Sometimes, depending on ability and interest levels I will teach three or four idioms at the beginning of the lesson and set the task of trying to naturally drop them into conversation later on.

There are lot of good sources of conversation questions, here are a couple: eslconversationquestions.com and esldiscussions.com .

ESL Exam Preparation Material

Some students are hugely motivated by doing well in exams such as the IELTS test, and IGCSE ESL speaking tests. Exam boards for tests such as these produce a plethora of practise material that is often available for free online and ready to be use.

My students particularly enjoy the IELTS speaking part 2 task where they are required to speak about a given topic and are given three bullet points to talk about. They are given one minute to prepare their ideas before they have to speak on their own for two minutes. 

If you think your students might enjoy this then here are some good sources of free IELTS style questions: IELTS IDP and ielts-exam.net , and for IGCSE ESL speaking questions check out the role play paper here.

The added bonus of these activities is that there is always a grading criteria ready to be used so you can grade students and give them real reasons why they scored a certain level and what they need to do to score higher in the future.

Here are the IELTS speaking criteria for example which clearly spells out what is expected of students at different levels.

Finger Puppet Shows

One really good way to get shy students speaking I have found to introduce sock puppets. As silly as it sounds, there is something about using a puppet that takes away the pressure on the speaker and frees them up to speak.

Whether it is the element of hilarity of  speaking sock or the fact that people are generally looking at the sock rather than the person it seems to work well.

Depending on the ability level I will either give pairs of students scripts to act out with puppets. They can introduce their own props as well to make it even more funny. Alternatively, I will do this as an improv.

I will read out a situation, for example, one of you has lost their passport at the airport. Then the students have to act out this scenes as best as they can.

Switch partners and introduce more situations and watch the energy level of the room pick up!

By the end of the lesson you may well notice previously shy students speaking confidently with other students having been drawn into the magic of sock puppets! A great little speaking project.

Role Plays With Idioms

I use this lesson pattern quite regularly and it works well. I start off with student matching idioms to meanings and then to example sentences with the idioms missing.

After going through these answers and doing any teaching necessary to aid understanding I will then hand out a dialogue but with all the sentences jumbled up.

Students then have to unjumble the conversation which contains one or more of the idioms being used in a natural way. Next, they read the dialogue through taking different roles each and then doing the dialogue again without looking at the words.

Next, students are given the task of creating their own dialogues using at least one of the idioms in an appropriate way. Students write out the dialogues, rehearse them and then act them out for the group.

You can also do this with phrasal verbs but either way it works out well and the routine can be used again when you are a bit short of material or are having a hangover day!

Barrier Activities

One favourite of mine that never fails to stimulate plenty of language use is to simply create your own barrier exercise. I like to get a nice chunky newspaper article related to what we are learning and then go through each paragraph and remove key details, such as: names, dates, place names, times, location etcetera…

I create two versions of this, the first one will have words missing from odd number paragraphs and the second copy will have words missing from even number paragraphs.

This prevents it from becoming confusing and make sure to keep one master version with no details missing and if you have time highlight the missing words in red so it is easy for students to check later.

Once the missing word copies are ready you can divide the class into two halves distributing sheet A to one half and sheet B to the other half. Allow them to work in groups at this point to work out what questions they need to ask the other half of the group in order to get the missing details filled in.

If you think this will be too difficult for them you can provide the questions in a jumbled up format so they have to rearrange them to make the questions,, or even give them the questions but they have to work out the order in which to ask them to correspond to the paragraph order.

After this preparation period students can then pair up with someone from the opposite half of the group to take turns asking and answering each other’s questions.

Make sure that students do not show each other their articles and simply just sit and copy the answers, clearly this simply defeats the whale point of the exercise.

Before starting this I also pre teach any tricky vocabulary that I know is going to come up in the article just to make sure the final questions and answer session goes without too much stopping and starting to ask about vocabulary.

After students have got the answers then you can either display the answers on an overhead projector, or send students back to their original half of the group to see if they have all gotten the same answers.

Jigsaw Reading

This is another easy way to get students involved in the language and speaking. Select a relevant article related to the topic you are studying and chop it up into paragraphs. Hand out A4 paper with a simple one column table with as many boxes as there are paragraphs.

Hand out the paragraphs to the students considering which paragraphs are more difficult and should go to the higher level learners and which are slightly easier and can go to the lower ability students. 

Individually, students now summarise in their own words as far as possible their paragraphs and write the summary in a box in the table. Following this students pair up with students who had a different paragraph and they then read out their summaries whilst the other students make notes of it.

Rotate partners so that everyone can get every paragraph and after the first couple of times students have read their summaries, force students to turn over their paper and explain their paragraph from memory.

After the first couple of goes they should be able to do this and by the time they have explained to everyone in the group they should be reeling off their summary very comfortably.

A Word On Differentiation …

There is a lot of fun to be had for the students in the above activities but it is important to not forget that some students will require more support than others. Just asking students to do a role play with no support may be too much for some. 

Always consider using speaking frames, having sentence starters placed around the room, ‘useful language’ handouts, and always show a clear model of what it is you are expecting the students to produce. 

If you can tick those boxes then your speaking lesson will go that bit more smoothly.

All the best with your ESL speaking projects!

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If you want to improve your student’s speaking ability, you need to master the art of conversation. You have to know how to get your students speaking , move the conversation forward, provide feedback and make it all feel natural. You also need engaging topics, and that is where this guide comes in.

One of the problems that can face a teacher is knowing what to talk about. What do you do when you’ve finished talking about work, the weather and then realize that only 5 minutes have passed!

This guide has everything you need to make sure you never run out of topics and most importantly, you always have something interesting to say.

It is a good idea to pick a particular topic for a class (or even have your student pick if you want more engagement from them). Once you have that topic, then move through the questions, trying to get as much from each one as possible. 

Browse our ESL teacher resources section for more tips and printable lesson materials.

Adults and teens usually know more about advanced topics than children (politics, religion, etc.) That being said, knowing more on these topics doesn’t necessarily translate to being able to speak about these things easily so don’t assume they can do everything. Be aware of your student’s level and be prepared to reframe a question if they are struggling to understand. 

• Where do you work?
• Do you enjoy your job?
• Do you use English for your job?
• Tell me about your last job.
• What do you think is the most difficult job in the world?
• What do you think is the easiest job in the world?
• Where would you work if you could pick any job?
• Would you still work if you won the lottery?
• Do you think robots will replace all the jobs in the future?
• What kind of job should have the highest salary?

In this post, you’ll get 20 topics and activities for Business English lessons.

• Do you listen to music?
• When did you start listening to music?
• Do you play a musical instrument?
• What do you think the future of music will be like?
• If you could meet any musician, who would it be?
• Why do people like music?
• If you could erase a musical genre, which would it be?
• Do you think musical success comes from working hard or luck?
• What was the first album you bought?
• Have you ever downloaded music illegally?
• What is a holiday?
• Do you often go on holiday?
• Where did you last go on holiday?
• Where would you like to go on holiday next?
• Do you prefer relaxing or having an adventure on your holiday?
• Is it weird to go on holiday by yourself?
• What is the best food you’ve eaten while on holiday?
• Can you imagine what holidays 500 years ago were like?
• Would you like to go on holiday to space?
• What do you think the future of the holidays will be like?
• What is technology?
• What do you think of when you hear the word ‘technology’?
• How has technology changed in the past?
• How has technology changed your life?
• Could you live without technology?
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To engage a child in conversation, you have to enter their world. What is fun for them? What do they like to do? Using words/phrases like “wow”, “That sounds tasty”, “Awesome” can show you are listening to them and make things more fun which will get them saying more!

• Do you have a pet?
• What do you think pets do in the day?
• What do pets eat?
• Are cats better or dogs?
• What is the best name for a pet?
• Would you like a pet spider?
• Would you like to be an animal? Which one?
• Why do we have pets?
• Do you prefer cute or fun pets?
• What is the best present for a pet?
• Do you like school?
• What is your favorite subject?
• What is your least favorite subject?
• Who is your favorite teacher?
• Why do people have to go to school?
• Do you like homework?
• What would you do if you were the headteacher?
• How could schools be more fun?
• How long are the summer holidays?
• Can you learn and have fun at the same time?
• What is your favorite movie?
• Who is your favorite character?
• Who is your least favorite character?
• Do you like Disney movies?
• What was the last movie you saw at the cinema?
• How often do you watch movies?
• Do you wish you could live in a movie?
• Why do you watch movies?
• Do you prefer reading books or movies?
• Do you watch any movies in English?

Keeping the topics simple for beginners is a must at the start. Talking about their hobbies and family can help, as these are areas they may have already experience in talking about. If a student is really struggling, then giving them phrases to use such as “I like …” can help get the ball rolling.

• What is your favorite food? Why do you like it?
• Do you like to cook? What dishes can you make?
• What foods are popular in your country?
• Do you prefer eating at home or at restaurants? Why?
• What is a typical breakfast in your home?
• Have you ever tried food from another country? Did you like it?
• Do you like spicy food? What spicy dishes have you tried?
• What foods do you dislike? Why don’t you like them?
• What is a traditional holiday food in your culture?
• If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
• What do you like to do?
• Do you do any sports?
• What types of movie do you like?
• Do you play video games?
• What do you usually do with friends?
• Is learning English a hobby or work?
• Do you have any unusual hobbies?
• Do you have enough time for your hobbies?
• What is a common hobby?
• What do you think is a boring hobby?
• Do you live with your family?
• How many people are in your family?
• Are you close with your family?
• How often do you see your family?
• What do you do with your family when you see them?
• Is your family important to you?
• Which is more important, friends or family?
• Who is the weirdest person in your family?
• Are families less important nowadays than in the past?
• What would happen if we didn’t have families?
• Where do you live?
• What is there to do in your city?
• What is your place like?
• What is your neighbourhood like?
• Are there any parks near where you live?
• Have you ever lived elsewhere?
• How many rooms does your place have?
• If you moved, where would you like to live?
• Would you prefer to live in the city or country?
• Would you like to live abroad?

Use information gap activities to help your students practice speaking: read our guide.

Nobody wants to speak about the same mundane topics, especially if they’re an advanced student. Being able to mix it up is a great attribute to have as a teacher. Not only will you have memorable lessons with these conversation starters, but it will really test the ability of the students to think about topics they aren’t used to (instead of rolling off easy answers about familiar topics.)

• What’s the most epic fail you’ve ever witnessed in person?
• Have you ever had a funny cooking fail? What happened, and how did it turn out?
• What’s the most hilarious fashion fail you’ve ever seen or experienced?
• Have you ever had a technology fail at the worst possible moment? What was the situation, and how did you handle it?
• What’s the funniest sports fail you’ve ever seen, either in person or online?
• Have you ever had a humorous translation fail when trying to communicate in a foreign language? What did you say, and what did you mean to say?
• What’s the most amusing autocorrect fail you’ve ever experienced or seen?
• Have you ever had a funny fail while trying to impress someone you liked? What happened, and how did they react?
• What’s the most comical pet fail you’ve ever witnessed or heard about?
• Have you ever had a hilarious DIY or home improvement fail? What went wrong, and how did you fix it?

Zombie Apocalypse Plan

• What is your zombie apocalypse plan?
• Who would you take with you?
• What would be your weapon of choice?
• What would you do if a friend got bitten by a zombie?
• What would you do if you got bitten by a zombie?
• What food would you take with you?
• Do you think governments should have a zombie apocalypse plan?
• Do you think everyone should have a zombie apocalypse plan?
• Is a zombie outbreak a likely scenario?
• Why do you think there are so many movies and TV series based on zombies?

Superpowers

• If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
• What do you think is the weirdest superpower in comic books?
• Are some superpowers too powerful?
• Would you like a superpower where you could turn things into gold by touching them?
• What is the weakest superpower in a comic book?
• Have we already seen every kind of superpower possible in a comic book?
• Are there some people in the real world that have superpowers? (doctors etc)
• Would you like a superpower where you could turn things into chocolate?
• Would it be better to be super strong or super smart?
• Would you like the power to travel through time?
• If you were granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
• Is wishing for more wishes cheating?
• Should there be any other rules for people granted wishes?
• Have you seen any movies with a magic lamp?
• Do you think there is a better object that could house a genie?
• Why are we interested in stories of people having wishes?
• Have any of your wishes come true in real life?
• Do you make a wish when you blow out the candles on a cake?
• Is it bad luck to tell someone what your wish is when blowing out the candles?
• What other ways do people make wishes?

These are topics that you need to be careful with and use your judgement based on the student’s background. You need to wait until you know a student to find out what material is appropriate for them. That being said, If used correctly, then these can be really interesting and get the student thinking about “real issues”. 

Technology and Society

• Do you think social media has had a positive or negative impact on society? Why?
• Should governments have the right to monitor citizens’ online activities for security purposes?
• Is technology making people less social or more connected?
• Do you believe that artificial intelligence will eventually take over many human jobs?
• Should parents limit their children’s screen time and use of technology?
• Is online privacy a fundamental human right, or should people accept less privacy in the digital age?
• Do you think technology is making people smarter or more dependent on devices?
• Should schools incorporate more technology in the classroom, or focus on traditional teaching methods?
• Is the rise of fake news and misinformation on the internet a serious threat to democracy?
• Do the benefits of technological advancement outweigh the potential negative consequences for society?

Find more questions about social media and questions about technology here.

Death Penalty

• What do you think about the death penalty?
• Do you know which countries still use the death penalty?
• Why do you think some countries use the death penalty?
• Do you know of any famous executions?
• Should the death penalty be outlawed?
• If we removed the death penalty then what punishment should replace it?
• What is the most humane form of execution?
• What would your “last meal” be?
• Does the fear of the death penalty reduce crime?
• How has execution changed over the years?
• What is abortion?
• Should abortion be legal?
• Why do you think some people are “pro choice”?
• Why do you think some people are “pro life”?
• What do you think of abortion in cases where the baby was conceived due to rape?
• What do you think of abortion in cases where the Mother’s life is in danger (due to being pregnant)?
• Should the father “get a say” in the matter of abortion?
• What advice would you give to a family member who was thinking of getting an abortion?
• Should people be allowed to protest against abortion?
• What do you think the future laws on abortion will be?
• What is corruption?
• Is there corruption in your country?
• Why does corruption exist?
• Would you consider taking a bribe?
• Would you consider offering a bribe?
• Are some types of corruption better than others?
• Which countries have the most corruption?
• Which countries have the least corruption?
• Are there any stories of corruption that you can remember?
• Is it possible to get rid of corruption entirely?

Get a list of 110 “Would you rather” questions for your conversation lessons.

Here are some additional tips to make sure your students are getting the most out of their conversation lessons and will be excited about coming back for more. Some of these will take time to internalize and get right but be aware of them and experiment to get them just right.

Don’t feel like you have to stick rigidly to the list of conversation starters. If a question takes you down a different conversational thread then go with it. The important thing is that the student is talking, you can always return to “the script” later.

Correcting a student immediately can often be useful, but in conversation, it can really kill the flow as well as a student’s confidence if done too often. A good idea is to make notes of any major problems and then mention them after a particular section instead. On top of this, try not to interrupt a student once they are speaking. For each answer, try to milk everything out of them that you can before you have “your turn to speak”.

As well as the frequency of correction, consider the amount being corrected. Don’t feel like you have to correct EVERYTHING. Especially if a student is starting out and is a bit nervous. Pick a few problems areas and focus on that, if you mention too many things at once it can be overwhelming and can really lower a student’s confidence.

Be strict when a student gives you short answers. If a student gives you an answer like “yes” then force more out of them with “yes… because” or “no… but”. The idea is to get them using the language more.

Try to inject some personality when using these ESL conversation topics. It should feel more like a conversation rather than a robot giving an interview.

Some students will struggle with certain subjects as they just don’t know enough about the topic. If it’s a bit of a challenge then push through but if they can’t even talk about a topic in their native language then it may be an idea to move on to another subject.

Allowing a student to pick a topic can be a great way of engaging them more. This also has the added benefit of helping a younger student (such as a teenager) feel more empowered as they can make their own decisions.

Get 18 statesman tips on giving great conversation for teens and adults in this post.

There you have it!

All you need to make sure you never run out of things to say. Get these printed out as your go-to cheat sheets and bookmark this page so you can easily come back to them for future classes.

Hopefully, these ESL conversation starters and questions will spark your own ideas for topics you can use in class. If you are teaching one-to-one, you could even write niche topics especially for that student’s interests (e.g skateboarding, knitting or chess).

Remember, match the topics to the student’s level, keep it fun and once they start talking don’t get in the way!

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English Speaking Practice: 6 Exercises You Can Do (Online)

Want to practice speaking English but don’t know how?

You’ve come to the right place.

Here are 6 best exercises to practice your English conversation skills.

Basic exercises:

• Exercise #1: Imitate native speakers
• Exercise #2: Memorize short speeches
• Exercise #3: Practice with Q&A lessons

Advanced exercises:

• Exercise #4: Listen & express key ideas
• Exercise #5: Talk about random topics
• Exercise #6: Talk to real people

Do you know what’s great about these exercises?

Only the last exercise (#6) requires a speaking partner. But you can practice the other ones by yourself, at home, using English material you can find online for free!

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English Speaking Practice: Basic Exercises

Do you have these problems?

• You speak English in short phrases and broken sentences.
• You have trouble making complete, grammatical sentences.
• You have limited speaking vocabulary.

If so, you’ll love the 3 beginner-friendly exercises in this section.

Let’s discuss the first one.

Exercise #1: Imitate Native Speakers

Here’s how to practice this exercise:

First, find a video recorded by a native speaker.

You can use a video where it’s just one person talking to the camera. (You can find millions of such videos on YouTube.)

Note: You can practice with audio recordings like podcasts or find material from other sources, but YouTube is my favorite source for practice material.

Now, play the video. As you listen, try to imitate (copy) the speaker. When the speaker says something, pause the video and repeat after the speaker word for word.

How to Imitate Long Sentences

If you think this practice is easy, let me assure you that it’s not.

Why? Because native speakers often use long and complex sentences.

Here’s an example:

“There are a lot of things that people in our team, including myself, say all the time that we really need to stop saying.”

The sentence above is pretty long and complex, isn’t it?

When you imitate native speakers, you’ll come across sentences like this a lot.

So, how do you imitate a sentence like this?

The key is to memorize a few words at a time.

Don’t wait until the speaker completes the whole sentence. (You won’t remember anything if you do that.) Instead, after a few words have been spoken, pause and repeat those words immediately.

• Native speaker: “There are a lot of things…”
• You: “There are a lot of things…”
• Native speaker: “…that people in our team, including myself…”
• You: “…that people in our team, including myself…”
• Native speaker: “…say all the time that we…”
• You: “…say all the time that we…”
• Native speaker: “…really need to stop saying.”
• You: “…that we really need to stop saying.”

You get the point, right? When imitating a native speaker, you should imitate a few words at a time. (Whenever you start to think, “I can’t remember no more,” that’s a good time to pause and repeat the words.)

When you reach the end of a sentence, you should try to recall the whole sentence out loud.

When you try to recall a long sentence, you probably won’t be able to do it well. Your sentence may not be 100% correct. You might forget some words.

This is normal. In this case, rewind back to the beginning of the sentence and imitate it again.

How many times should you repeat? Do it until you can recall the sentence (almost) perfectly.

After that, continue the video and move on to the next sentence.

And that’s it! That’s how you practice imitating native speakers.

Does This Practice Really Work?

Yes, it does.

I’ve been using this method to improve my spoken English for a long time, with excellent results.

Some people may think this practice is not effective because all you do is repeat after someone like a parrot. There’s no thinking involved.

But the practice is not as easy as it seems. It requires you to recall long sentences from memory. Which can be quite difficult to do (especially for beginners).

And if you think your spoken English is too advanced for this exercise, don’t worry. You can practice the other exercises instead.

Exercise #2: Memorize Speeches

This practice is similar to the first one (but harder).

Just like the first exercise, you need a video or audio recording.

Here’s how to do it:

• Memorize the first 20 – 40 seconds of the video (or audio recording).
• Speak out loud the part you have memorized.
• Move on to the next 20 – 40 seconds.

Let’s get into the details.

Why Memorize 20 – 40 Seconds at a Time?

According to research on learning and skill development, for a practice exercise to be effective, it should not be too easy or too difficult.

Memorizing less then 20 seconds of something is too easy. (And it will be too similar to the first exercise.)

On the other hand, memorizing more than 40 seconds is too difficult. Forty seconds may not sound like much, but you can actually say a lot of stuff during that time frame.

So, I think 20 – 40 seconds seems to be the sweet spot — the optimal range for the practice to be effective.

How to Memorize

You can memorize the speech however you want. Just do what feels natural and convenient to you.

Here are some ideas:

• Listen to the part and repeat after the speaker over and over again.
• Write the words down on paper and read them out loud.

Once you’re confident that the part is ingrained in your memory, pause the clip. Put the transcript (if any) away where you can’t see. And speak the memorized words from memory.

How to Recite The Memorized Words

As you say the words aloud from memory, try to “feel” the meaning. Put some emotion into it.

Don’t recite the words mechanically like a robot. Be emotionally invested in what you’re saying.

Act as if you were the original speaker or pretend like you’re an actor practicing your lines for a movie.

What if you forget some words or details?

Naturally, you will NOT be able to say the memorized lines perfectly. That’s normal. If you can be 70 – 90% accurate, that’s probably good enough.

If you do worse than that, you can try to memorize that part again. (You’ll do better this time.)

Exercise #3: Practice with Q&A Speaking Lessons

Q&A means question and answer.

Watch the video below to learn how Q&A lessons work.

As shown in the video, here’s how these lessons work:

• The teacher asks a question.
• You answer the question out loud.
• The teacher states the correct answer.
• If your answer was incorrect, you pause the lesson and repeat the correct answer.

This is an excellent way to practice speaking English.

Unlike the first two exercises, this one is quite interactive.

Instead of mindlessly copying natives, you have to “think” and come up with correct answers.

And because the lessons give you instant feedback, you can fix your mistakes immediately.

Other than forming statements in English, these lessons can help you practice forming questions as well.

This is great because many English students have trouble asking questions in English.

If you want to try these Q&A lessons, go to this page to download two sample lessons .

Q&A lessons aren’t free because it costs time and money to make them. So if you don’t want to spend money, focus on the other speaking exercises.

Congratulations, you’ve learned the first three ways to practice speaking English.

These exercises are effective in improving “basic” speaking skills such as:

• Your English pronunciation
• The ability to form proper sentences in English
• Your speaking vocabulary (words you can use in spoken English)

The exercises can be used by students at all levels: beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

However, they are particularly beneficial to beginners, who seriously lack the fundamental speaking skills mentioned above.

So if you’re just getting started, these three exercises will be your secret weapons for reaching an intermediate level.

English Conversation Practice: Advanced Exercises

In the previous section, we discussed exercises designed to improve basic speaking skills (pronunciation, sentence structure, vocabulary).

In this section, you’ll learn exercises that target “high-level” conversation skills such as:

• Your ability to express ideas clearly
• Your speed at “finding the right words” during a conversation
• Your social skills like making small talk

If want to speak fluent English, get ready.

The following practices will take your spoken English to that level!

Exercise #4: Listen and Express Key Ideas

Do you have trouble expressing your thoughts in English?

If so, this advanced practice is for you.

Here are the steps:

• Listen to a conversation of native speakers.
• As you listen, don’t try to memorize the words (or small details). Instead, focus on the main point(s) of the conversation.
• After 20 – 40 seconds, pause the material.
• Try to communicate the point(s) in your own words .

Unlike the previous exercises, here you don’t memorize individual words. Instead, you memorize the meaning — the essence of the conversation.

And when you try to convey the information, you don’t try to use the same words the original speaker used. You use your own words.

Now, if you feel like this practice seems difficult, you’re right.

In the beginning, it’ll be extremely hard for you to practice this exercise.

You will have trouble expressing ideas in a clear and logical manner. Quite often you will say things that don’t make sense.

This is normal. (This is an advanced speaking practice after all.)

Because of the difficulty of this exercise, I suggest that you attempt to express the same point several times , without re-listening to the original part.

In other words, repeat the 4th step several times.

The first attempt will be the worst. (You won’t make much sense.) But you’ll do a little better the second time, and even better the third time.

Don’t think or worry about making grammatical mistakes. There’s no need to be perfect.

Keep trying until you feel like what you’re saying starts to make some sense. After that, move on to the next part.

Exercise #5: Talk About Random Topics

This exercise is similar to the previous one.

The difference is that you don’t need any English material at all.

All you need to do is think of something (a random topic) to talk about in English.

Examples of things to talk about:

• What’s on your mind at the moment
• What you did yesterday
• Your educational background
• Your favorite hobbies and why you enjoy them
• Your favorite films and TV shows and the reasons you love them

This practice requires quick thinking. You have to quickly search for words to convey your thoughts.

It also requires some creativity. Quite often you won’t be able to find the perfect words to use, so you have to resort to using simpler or similar words.

For example, consider this sentence:

“I majored in computer engineering in college.”

What if you don’t know the word “major” or the term “computer engineering?” How do you communicate the same message?

If that’s the case, you may have to “simplify” it by saying something like:

“I studied how to build software in college.”

This is a very demanding exercise.

But the ability to talk about random things without preparation can be beneficial in situations like job interviews or when meeting new people.

The Limitations of This Practice

Talking to yourself seems like a good way to practice spoken English.

But there are two big problems with it.

Problem #1: Incorrect usage of English

Right now you probably make a lot of mistakes when speaking English. Maybe you use some words incorrectly, or you speak in broken sentences and weird pronunciation.

Now imagine that you start talking to yourself in English every day. (And that’s the only speaking practice you do.)

What do you think will happen after a few months?

Here’s what will happen: you’ll be able to speak English faster, but your spoken English will be difficult to understand because you don’t speak English like native speakers. (You’ve developed your own way of talking in English.)

This misuse or corruption of the English language is called Engrish (wrong spelling). It happens to people who have limited exposure to proper English.

Problem #2: You’re NOT learning new things

For the previous exercises, you’re required to practice with English material or Q&A lessons, so you’re constantly exposed to new vocabulary.

But when you’re just talking to yourself, you’re not getting any new input. Which means you aren’t learning any new vocabulary.

Because of these two disadvantages, talking to yourself should not be your “main” speaking practice.

It’s okay to practice this way from time to time. But you should spend more time on exercises that allow you to correct your mistakes and learn new things. (Exercises #1, #2, and #3 are great for that.)

Exercise #6: Talk to Other People (Online)

So far, we’ve discussed only speaking exercises that you can do alone.

Self-practice is awesome because you don’t have to rely on other people. This make it possible to practice speaking English on a consistent basis.

However, practicing with a partner has one advantage over self-practice; it lets you practice your social skills.

When you talk to people, you learn how to make eye contact, how to use proper body language and facial expressions, how to listen attentively.

Most importantly, you get to practice making small talk in English.

What is Small Talk?

Small talk is a polite conversation about unimportant matters.

Examples of how to start a small talk:

• “What are you doing this weekend?”
• “What are some of your favorite movies?”
• “Do you play any musical instrument?”
• “Where are you from?”

In real life, there are some situations that require us to make small talk. We do it when we want to build rapport with someone, or when we run into a friend or acquaintance.

Making small talk is a nice social skill to have. Unfortunately, you can’t improve this skill by practicing alone.

To develop this skill, you need to talk to real people.

Where to Find a Speaking Partner

There are many English students who are looking for practice partners online.

And you can find them pretty easily.

First, go to YouTube and search for terms like

• How to practice speaking English
• How to find English speaking partner

Click on a video thumbnail in the search results, and go down to the comments section.

If you sort the comments by date (so newest comments are shown first), you may see a few comments from people who are looking for practice partners.

Simply add their contact ID on whatever chat software they’re using.

Once you’ve added the contact, send them a quick message to let them know why you added them.

Hi. I’m Natee. I saw your comment on YouTube about finding a speaking partner. I want to practice my spoken English too! I added you in case you’d like to practice speaking English with me.

Finding a speaking partner is not difficult.

Buy that’s only the beginning.

Once you begin to practice with your partner, you’ll run into annoying problems such as:

• Your partner doesn’t show up on time.
• You want to practice for 30 minutes. But after talking for 5 minutes, you and your partner don’t know what else to say.
• Your partner is not serious about improving his spoken English. He disappears after a few days.
• Your partner’s spoken English is very poor. He doesn’t talk much. You feel like you’re talking to yourself.
• Your partner’s spoken English is much better than yours, and she talks a lot. You feel like you’re practicing listening skills, not speaking skills.
• The connection is bad. You have to keep re-connecting to the service.

My point is that relying on other people can be troublesome.

So just like the previous exercise (talking to yourself), I suggest you use this method as an “additional” practice.

It’s okay to chat with people online every now and then to practice social skills. But you should spend the majority of your time on the basic exercises.

When & How to Practice These Exercises?

You have learned six different ways to practice speaking English.

But which exercises should you practice? Should you do them all or select a few?

Well, all of these exercises are good. You can try each of them and see which ones work best for you.

That said, if you want specific advice, let me give you some.

Advice for Beginners

As a beginner, your priority is to master basic speaking skills such as pronunciation, sentence construction, and speaking vocabulary.

So you should focus on Exercises #1, #2 and #3. They’re excellent at improving those skills.

You can practice only one exercise for an entire week or month before switching to another one, or you can switch to a different exercise daily. It’s up to you.

Try to practice at least 15 – 45 minutes each day.

This amount of practice is for busy and average people. But if you have a lot of free time, feel free to practice more.

The more time you spend practicing, the faster you’ll improve!

Advice for Intermediate/Advanced Speakers

Even if your spoken English is intermediate or quite advanced, you still need to keep improving the basic speaking skills mentioned earlier.

Particularly, you need to keep expanding your speaking vocabulary .

Why? Because being able to use a lot of words in conversations is key to speaking fluent English. (The more words you can use, the better you are at expressing yourself.)

But at the same time, you should also start developing high-level conversation skills (like the ability to express ideas in a clear, logical manner).

So the best practice routine for you is a combination of both basic and advanced exercises .

For the sake of simplicity, I suggest that you pick one basic exercise and one advanced exercise to do.

For example, you may choose these two:

• Exercise 1: Imitate native speakers
• Exercise 4: Listen and express ideas

You can practice both exercises on the same day, or you can alternate between them.

However, there’s no need to spend an equal amount of time on each exercise. For instance, you can practice the basic exercise five days a week while doing the advanced exercise only two days a week.

The possibilities are endless. Feel free to experiment and see what works best for you.

Thanks for reading. I hope you find these practice ideas useful.

Note that you don’t have to practice the exercises exactly as I described .

The truth is, the way I practice my English speaking skills is quite random. I don’t follow a set of clear, specific steps myself.

So there’s no need to follow all the steps perfectly. Feel free to modify the exercises however you want.

For more in-depth details on improving your spoken English, I suggest that you also read my guide on how to speak English fluently.

The guide covers topics such as:

• The right way and the wrong way to learn spoken English
• Two additional activities you should do to improve your speaking skills (other than speaking practice)
• How to ensure that you’ll actually become fluent in English

I encourage you to read that guide. You’ll gain a better understanding on how to improve your English conversation skills more effectively.

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13 ESL Homework Ideas

Homework may not be many students’ favorite thing, but research says it’s truly an effective learning tool that teachers should use .

The trick is assigning great homework.

To help you do this with ease, we’ve compiled an awesome list of 13 homework assignments that will have your ESL students begging for more.

1. Read a Short Story

2. share a passion, 3. start a chat group, 4. listen to a podcast, 5. write a letter, 6. write an amazon review, 7. do a wikipedia edit, 8. write a short story or poem, 9. share their culture, 10. catch a movie, 11. meet new people, 12. analyze a song, 13. go on a photo scavenger hunt, what makes homework effective.

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Have students read a short story for homework and then ask them to tell the class about the story in the next session.

I would recommend giving students some suggestions on what short stories to read, depending on the level of your students.

Here are some suggestions of short story collections for each level of ESL learner:

• “The Very First Americans” by Cara Ashrose: This collection of short stories features Native American culture and history, written in simple language.
• “Oxford Bookworms Library: Starter Level” This series offers simplified versions of classic stories, such as fairy tales, adventure stories and more.
• “Classic Tales for ESL Students” by L.A. Hill: This collection of classic stories from literature is retold with easier vocabulary and sentence structure.

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• “The Best American Short Stories” This series features contemporary short stories from a wide range of American writers, so there’s something for everyone here.
• “Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners” by Olly Richards: This collection of engaging stories is designed specifically for intermediate ESL students.
• “Roald Dahl: The Collected Short Stories” This delightful collection of quirky and imaginative tales has become a favorite of many of my students.
• “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri: This Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories explores the immigrant experience, something which many ESL students can relate to.
• “Dubliners” by James Joyce: This classic collection of interconnected stories captures the essence of Dublin in 1914. But it still feels modern to many students.
• “Nine Stories” by J.D. Salinger: This classic collection of short stories is a class favorite when I’ve used it.

What do your students really care about? Give them a chance to talk about it in front of the class. 

Have each person choose something they’re passionate about, something they might consider themselves an expert on.

Challenge students to think of a creative way to present five must-know facts about that subject. They might make a movie, create a poster or brochure, write a song or even put on a skit.

Have each person present their creative project to the class, and then give the class five minutes to ask questions of the presenter.

Set certain parameters like students must speak in complete sentences or require that every student ask at least two questions at some point during the presentations.

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Students will love sharing about their passions, and they’ll get some great speaking, listening and discourse information in the process, as well as teach the rest of the class some interesting vocabulary.

Ask for class for a volunteer to start a class WhatsApp chat group. They can also decide to use another messaging app like Telegram, Viber, Voxer or any other app that has a group chat function. 

Encourage them to send at least one message and to respond to a couple others for their homework. 

This text group has the added advantage of students being able to make friends with one another, and a place to ask about missed homework assignments on days when they can’t make it to class.

Note that if a student doesn’t want to be included in the chat group, you should have a back up assignment prepared for them.

Listening is one of the ESL student’s most difficult skills to acquire, so listening to a short podcast episode is ideal homework.

You can ask students to write a little about the podcast to turn in to you, or you can ask them to briefly summarize what they heard for the class in the next session.

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Here are some suggestions for well done podcasts:

The English We Speak : Produced by the BBC, this podcast focuses on teaching commonly used phrases and idioms in conversational English.

The Moth : A storytelling podcast where real people share their personal experiences and anecdotes in English.

Stuff You Should Know : Though not specifically designed for ESL students, this podcast covers a vast array of interesting topics, providing exposure to diverse vocabulary and subject matters.

Ask your students to write a letter . The letter can be written to a friend or family member (which they could then actually mail or email), or it could be a fan letter to a favorite musician or actor. They could even write a letter to Santa Claus or a historical figure. 

For example, a student might choose to write a letter to Marie Antoinette, asking her what it was like to be the queen of France at such a young age. 

You can also choose to have students write letters to one another. Then the next homework can be writing that letter writer back.

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Ask you students to review a product on Amazon (or any other shopping website that has reviews). Ask them to select a product they have really used, so they have a genuine opinion on the quality of the product and whether it lived up to their expectations.

Then, in the next session, show the reviews on the overhead projector to the class and ask a student to read the review.

You can then go over any errors in vocabulary, grammar or sentence structure and revise the review together as a class.

Since anyone can edit a Wikipedia article, it’s a great place for ESL students to hone their writing and editing skills, and they’ll have a built-in readership, too!

Ask students to select a person that they know a lot about—a well-known figure from history, pop culture, music or film would all work. Then ask them to read the Wikipedia entry to see if they can add anything else to the article.

Perhaps the article on Ryan Gosling is missing a key detail about his recent Ken performance. If so, the student will revise and edit the article. They should take notes on what they changed, so they can explain it to you or the class the next day.

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Ask your students to get creative. Have them write a short story or a poem . This can get them to use descriptive language that they don’t always have a chance to use.

One good activity to do before you assign this homework is an adjective bubble chart. For this, you start with one adjective. For example, write “moist” on the board, circle it and then draw 4-5 lines coming off of the”moist” bubble.

Ask your students to come up with other adjectives that are related to “moist” and so on. They may come up with “wet,” “watery,” “soaked” or “damp.” Then draw lines from each of those. This can lead to words that you never expected to come up.

Have your students select 3-4 adjectives from this introduction activity that they’ll use in their story or poem.

Ask your students to prepare a short presentation on an aspect of their home culture to tell the class about in the next session. 

For example, a student from China may explain the Lunar New Year, a student from Vietnam may explain Tet or a student from El Salvador may tell the class about their quinceañera .

They can use photos, art, a PowerPoint presentation or they can just explain in their own words.

Then open the class up for questions.

Can you legitimately send students to the movies for homework? You can when you’re teaching ESL.

Your students don’t have to commit to a full-length movie. Instead, you can use the videos on FluentU to screen mini-lessons using clips from TV shows and movies, movie trailers, news segments, vlogs or music videos.

Use these videos in the classroom or assign homework to watch a few and complete the subsequent quizzes. You can also ask students to complete flashcard quizzes based on vocabulary words you want them to pay special attention to. These quizzes are adaptable so every student will have a unique experience catered to his learning level.

There are plenty of ways to use a movie for language development. And whether students watch a new release or catch an old Elvis flick on TV, they can do any of the following activities as homework:

• Summarize the plot.
• Describe a main character.
• Note new or interesting vocabulary (particularly slang) they hear while watching.
• Write an interview with one of the characters in the movie.

I’m sure you also have your favorite movie-related language activities and many work as homework assignments. So get creative with how you have students share about what they watched.

For the most part, people are willing to help someone in need, and that is doubly true for someone who needs to complete an assignment for school.

That’s why sending students out to interview native speakers on campus is such a fun homework assignment.

Start by helping your students write a list of questions they’ll use for their interviews. Students can choose a topic or you can assign one, like leisure activities or celebrity news.

Tell students to list five to ten questions they might ask on that topic that will elicit specific answers. 

As a class, discuss how students might introduce themselves to a potential interviewee. 

Then send students out to their interviews after class. They can share the answers they got in the next session.

Music is great for English learners since it stresses many aspects of language that can otherwise be hard to isolate, like the emotion of language, intonation and stress.

Have students choose their favorite English language song to listen to for homework and then ask them to do the following:

• Practice the lyrics to learn intonation and rhythm.
• Note slang and cultural references in the songs.
• Summarize the theme of the song, or just what it’s about.
• Have students share their favorite lyrics and what a particular song means to them.

Give individual students or groups of up to three students a list of items to find on their homework scavenger hunt. But instead of being specific in your list (for example, including items such as cat), be descriptive in your list.

You might include items such as something frightening, something beautiful, something quiet, something cool.

Students find items they think fit the description. For example, someone who is claustrophobic might choose an elevator for something frightening. They then take a picture of it.

The next day, have each person get with a partner and show them the pictures they took for each item on the list.

If the connection is not obvious, students should ask their partner to explain why they chose a particular item, such as the elevator.

Assigning homework that works isn’t as hard as you might think, especially if you focus on the following points.

• Put your homework in writing. It can be tempting to just announce homework assignments to students at the end of class, but language learners benefit when you reinforce what you say with what they can see. So take a minute to write any homework assignment on the board so students can read it as well as listen to it.
• Let students know what goals you have for a particular assignment. Is it practicing a certain grammar point ? Improving their listening skills ? Pronunciation practice ? When students know why they’re doing something, they’ll be able to tell on their own when they’ve successfully completed their homework assignment.
• Keep your homework practical . Your students may not find themselves planning out a menu for Thanksgiving when they leave your ESL classroom, but odds are they’ll have to order food at a restaurant at some point. Think about realistic ways students will have to use English in the real world and try to make your homework practical.
• Let your students be creative . Give your students choices on how they express themselves or present information. It’s okay for students to make a home movie, put on a one-man play or paint a picture to present to the class. Just because you prefer a particular type of creative expression doesn’t mean your students do, so give them choices and let them express themselves.
• Make homework fun! Every class has its own personality, so what’s fun for one might not be fun for another. Tailor your assignments to the personality of your class. Think about what they would think is fun, and go with that.

No matter what you believed in your student days, homework doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity when assigning homework, you might find that the activities you assign for outside of class become the highlights of your students’ days.

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Daily English Conversation Practice – Questions and Answers by Topic

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First of all, you need to learn the most frequently used words in English , common structures and sentence patterns , common expressions , common phrasal verbs , and idioms that are much used in daily life.

Next, you should learn daily conversations in English for speaking. Focus on every ESL conversation topic until you can speak English automatically and fluently on that topic before moving to the next one.

The following lessons cover 75 topics that you will face very often in your daily life. Each lesson is designed in form of ESL conversation questions and answers, followed by REAL English conversation audios, which will definitely benefit your English conversation practice.

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English learning for beginners: Tips, resources and lessons

Do you want to learn English ? Or are you helping someone else who is a beginner English learner?

We have lots of tips, tools, books, resources, and free video lessons to help with English learning for beginners .

We’ll show you simple ways to speak and understand English better. Are you ready to start your fun language adventure? Let’s go!

Basic English learning tips for beginners

When you start learning English, it might feel difficult. Here are some simple things you can do to get started learning English as a beginner:

• Watch English movies and TV shows. This is a fun and easy way to get used to the sounds and rhythms of the English language.
• Listen to English podcasts. Improve your English listening skills wherever you are.
• Meet other English learners. Join a local community of English learners to get support on your journey.
• Write a diary in English. Start with one sentence each day. Write about how you feel or what happened today.
• Learn new words. Write down new words in a notebook or on your phone. Leave sticky notes around your house to help you remember.
• Read the news in English. Use websites to explore English news stories at your level.
• Make a plan. Decide how often you will practice English and which tools to use.

Keep reading this article for more ideas!

Top websites and apps for beginners to learn English basics

There are so many great resources for learning English online, on your computer, tablet, or phone. Here are some of the best English learning resources for beginners :

BBC Learning English

This free resource from the BBC has lessons and activities in three levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Visit the website to learn about pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

You can take free English lessons for beginners here , too. You will hear British accents from the BBC.

Gymglish is an app to learn English. It has short lessons that you can do on your phone or computer.

The lessons are very fun and use AI technology to help you learn English faster .

There is a monthly subscription fee for Gymglish of about $13/month, but you can try it free for 1 month . Choose the beginner course when you join.

Mondly is another good English learning app for beginners. It has short daily lessons and a special vocabulary builder for important words.

The English lessons on Mondly feel like playing a game! You can try it now for free or read our Mondly review for more information.

Voice of America (VOA)

The Learning English website from Voice of America has English lessons and exercises for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students.

You can study new words, practice pronunciation, and learn about American culture too.

Rocket Languages

Rocket Languages is a good app to help you improve from beginner to intermediate level English.

It has a voice recognition tool so you can practice speaking and improve your pronunciation.

There are 132 hours of lessons and you can get lifetime access for just $99 .

News in Levels

This website shares daily news stories in English. Choose Level 1 for simple stories that use easy English words for beginners. There is an audio recording for each news story, so you can improve your listening skills too.

News in Levels is free to access.

English books for beginners

Books are an important part of learning English. As you read books, you learn new words and sentence structures. You can use books to study English too.

Here are some English learning books that we recommend for beginners:

English for Everyone: Beginner Box Set

This English book for beginners has simple self-study lessons with pictures. Lessons cover vocabulary, grammar, and sentence-building.

The box set includes two study books and two practice books. Audio lessons are available on the DK website.

English Short Stories for Beginners

This book of short stories is written for beginner English learners. Each story has a word list and a comprehension test.

The stories are based on real-life scenarios from American life.

77 Real Life English Dialogues with 500 Most Common English Words

Learn English from real-life conversations in this book, focusing on 500 of the most common words for beginners.

The book includes access to audio recordings of the dialogues.

Video English lessons for beginners

Video lessons are an engaging way of learning English for beginners. You can practice your listening and speaking skills too.

If you don’t understand, you can slow down the video. Pause and rewind if you need to watch it again.

Here are some video lessons to help you learn English:

Complete English Course: Learn English Language for Beginners (Udemy)

This beginner English course has more than 9 hours of video lectures on 44 topics. Each lesson has a test for you to complete.

The lessons are taught by a native English speaker teacher with a British accent.

English with Ronnie (YouTube)

Ronnie is an English teacher with hundreds of videos that are free to watch on YouTube. She teaches with a whiteboard, like in a classroom.

Here is one of her videos about auxiliary verbs:

Learn English with Camille (YouTube)

This YouTube channel features conversations between the hosts, Camille and Calvin. They use basic English and speak slowly. The videos have subtitles to help you understand them.

Here is a lesson where you learn how to talk about the weather in simple English:

Lingopie is an English app that provides interactive subtitles (and a heap of other features) as you watch TV shows and movies. You can even use it with your favorite shows on Netflix.

You can try it free for 7 days, and it costs from $5.99/month after that.

English podcasts for beginners

Podcasts are a fun and convenient way to improve your English listening skills. You can listen to a podcast while you are driving to work, at the gym, or cleaning your house.

Beginner English podcasts have short episodes and the hosts speak slowly so you can understand more easily. You can slow down the podcast speed even more if you need to.

Here are some good English podcasts for beginners:

Podcasts in English

On the Podcasts in English website you can listen to special beginner-level podcasts .

They are free to listen to. If you want access to the transcript, worksheet, and vocabulary tasks for each episode, there is a small subscription fee.

Coffee Break English

The Coffee Break English podcast is designed for learners at level A1-A2. You can listen to episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. There are videos on their website too, with notes for each lesson.

The episodes cover topics like pronunciation and easily confused words.

BBC Real Easy English

This is a new weekly podcast from the BBC just for beginner learners.

Each episode features a real conversation. The website has a vocabulary list and transcript to help you learn as you listen.

VOA Learning English Podcasts

If you want to start learning American English, listen to some VOA podcasts.

VOA has a lot of different podcasts, but Everyday Grammar and Ask a Teacher are good English lessons for beginners. You can download them to listen to whenever you like.

Understanding the foundations of the English language

Learning English is like piecing together a puzzle. You need all the pieces to see the full picture.

Vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation are these pieces that help you form sentences and build fluency.

Words are the building blocks of any language. You need these to communicate basic ideas.

When you start to learn English, you will cover topics like:

• Days and months
• Colors and shapes
• Introducing yourself
• Describing people
• Food and dining
• Likes and dislikes
• Daily routines

You will learn phrases as well as words. Phrases are groups of words like:

• Brush your teeth
• Wash the dishes
• How are you?
• I don’t like
• I would like

Playing word games like crosswords is also a fun way to remember words better. Find some fun games for learning English here.

English grammar can look scary, but it’s easier when you learn it little by little.

Many common sentences in English use auxiliary (helping) verbs like ‘do,’ ‘be,’ ‘have,’ ‘can,’ and ‘will’. Learning about these will help you build sentences.

English has many tenses to talk about the past, present, and future. Start with the simple tenses:

• I went to the park yesterday. (simple past)
• I go to the park every day. (simple present)
• I will go to the park tomorrow. (simple future)

It’s easier to learn English grammar if you take lessons, use an app, or have a study book.

Pronunciation

Although English pronunciation can be irregular, it’s important to get it right to avoid miscommunication. Here are some tips to help you improve your English pronunciation:

• Start with slow speech practice.
• Pay attention to word stress and practice stressing the correct syllables.
• Practice some tongue twisters to improve articulation.
• Pay attention to mouth movements and try to mimic them.
• Listen and repeat after native speakers to fine-tune your pronunciation. Record yourself and compare it to a native speaker.

With consistent practice, you can improve your English pronunciation.

Key skills for beginner English learners

Learning English means practicing reading, writing, listening, and talking.

Let’s look at these things one-by-one and see how to improve them.

Reading English is a vital skill whether you want to do business in English, travel, or just keep in touch with friends.

Reading should be fun. Start with easy books so you can understand the words and enjoy reading. As you improve, you can try harder books.

Watching English movies and TV shows with subtitles will help improve your reading skills , too.

Writing skills are important for communication. You can practice writing by:

• Keeping a diary and writing about your day
• Joining a language exchange or an online community for people learning English
• Using a writing checker like Grammarly to help you learn from your mistakes and improve your spelling
• Using Write & Improve , a free tool from Cambridge English to practice writing and receive feedback

Understanding spoken English can be difficult because people have so many different accents.

Podcasts, movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos are all helpful ways to learn how English words sound. Listen to different accents and notice how words flow together.

Find more tips to improve your listening skills here.

Speaking English is when you really get to use what you’ve learned. Talking with people who have always spoken English can help you speak better.

Here are simple ways to get better at speaking in English :

• Ask questions when you talk to others
• Join groups where people talk about your interests or hobbies
• Take some private lessons with a tutor using Preply or British Council
• Record yourself talking and listen back

If you keep practicing and trying new things, your speaking will improve.

Assessing your English level: From beginner to fluent English speaker

Beginner English speakers are classed as CEFR level A1 or A2. You can check your level with free tests on these platforms:

• British Council
• Gymglish (sign up for free and receive an assessment after 1 week of lessons)

You can take these tests as often as you like to track your progress. As you improve, make sure you challenge yourself with harder lessons and learning materials.

Assisting others with English learning for beginners

If you are reading this article because you want to help someone else learn English, this part is for you.

Hopefully, you already have some inspiration from the tips and resources listed above. Other ways you can support beginner English learners include:

• Identify their preferred learning style (visual, auditory, reading/writing, or kinesthetic) and find lesson materials to suit them
• Work on creating some meaningful goals for learning English
• Help create a study schedule that they can commit to
• Keep them accountable to their study plan and celebrate short-term milestones together
• Help them find community groups with other English learners
• Watch short video clips together and discuss the content
• Be realistic about how long it takes to learn English

Learning English is a big step, but it opens up many opportunities. You can use websites, podcasts, books, videos, and online lessons to build your vocabulary and learn English basics like how to form sentences.

Practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking a little every day. And connect with other English learners so you can support one another as you improve.

130 ESL Report Card Comments - Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening

Time to grade your ESL students? Leaving customized ESL report card comments is painful?

Don’t worry!

In this article, we have attached 130 ESL report card comments that you can use to grade with ease.

36 Speaking ESL Report Card Comments

21 esl speaking report card comments for beginner students.

• I am thrilled with {student name}’s performance this year. {his/her} English speaking abilities have improved significantly.
• {student name}’s performance this year has been adequate. To improve their English speaking skills, I would recommend practicing {add things to recommend here}.
• {student name}’s English speaking skills are significantly lagging behind the rest of the class. I would recommend practicing {add things to recommend here}.
• {student name} is a very enthusiastic student. {he/she} joined recently, yet, {he/she} is one of the first ones to respond to questions.
• {student name} is doing exceptionally well with similar sounding words.
• {student name} struggles with similar sounding words.
• {student name} should practice similarly sound words to improve. {he/she} gets confused between words like {add example similarly sounding words here}.
• {student name} feels uncomfortable participating in classroom discussions. Practicing at home alone can help them overcome this.
• {student name} can confidently answer common English questions.
• {student name} feels uncomfortable speaking in front of the class when asked common questions.
• {student name} lacks the confidence to answer common English questions in class.
• {student name} is unable to answer common English questions asked during the class.
• {student name} has good English writing and listening skills, but {he/she} feels shy when it comes to speaking. To be able to confidently speak English in a group, {student name} needs to practice speaking at home.
• {student name} correctly uses verbal phrases and verbal expressions in his English class.
• {student name} correctly uses verbal phrases, but needs to improve their usage of verbal expressions in his English class.
• {student name} struggles with the correct usage of verbal phrases and verbal expressions in his English class.
• {student name}’s English speaking skills are excellent for a beginner.
• {student name}’s English speaking skills are sufficient for a beginner.
• {student name}’s English speaking skills are lacking for a beginner.
• {student name} can easily describe objects.
• {student name} faces difficulty in describing objects while speaking English.

10 ESL Speaking Report Card Comments for Intermediate Level Students

• {student name}needs to practice speaking English at home to perform well in front of the class.
• {student name} has intermediate English speaking skills.
• To improve and excel as an intermediate-level English student, I would like {student name} to participate more in {his/her} English class.
• {student name} often uses {native language} over English in class - which is preventing {him/her} from improving English speaking skills as an intermediate learner.
• {student name} is doing great in his Intermediate English class. {he/she}learns new words, how to phrase them, and is able to pronounce them quite well.
• {student name} is underperforming in his Intermediate English class. {he/she} is facing issues with how to phrase words and how to pronounce them. I would recommend placing more emphasis on {his/her}usage of phrases to improve.
• {student name} is a quick learner and can learn how to speak new English words faster than the rest of {his/her} classmates.
• {student name} can speak beginner-level English words well, but {he/she} is struggling with learning intermediate-level English words. I would encourage {student name} to practice {excrise} at home.
• {student name} struggles with speaking in front of a group of {his/her} peers.
• {student name} has impressively improved their English speaking skills and can now speak like an intermediate level student.

5 ESL Speaking Report Card Comments for Advanced Students

• {student name} has advanced level English speaking skills and can speak with confidence in front of a group of peers.
• {student name} is struggling with their English speaking skills and is performing at the intermediate level. I would recommend practicing speaking at home and focusing on the following {add your topics to focus on here}.
• {student nane} when asked questions answers in a yes or a no. Adding more details is required to reach an advanced level in English speaking. We recommend {he/she} practice more comprehensive answers to the questions provided as homework at home.
• {student name} has gone from using some English to using a significant amount of English in {his/her} daily conversation. It has tremendously improved their spoken English.
• {student name} only practices speaking English during {his/her} class. To advance {his/her} English speaking proficiency, I would advise practicing English speaking outside of the classroom. Using English in day-to-day conversations would be helpful.

34 Writing ESL Report Card Comments

12 esl writing report card comments for beginner students.

• {student name} can write short sentences and the basics of English writing are covered well.
• {student name} understands the basics of English writing, but is unable to write short sentences.
• {student name} can perform better in English writing if {he/she} maintains a daily journal.
• {student name} understands the subject well, but is unable to write around the subject.
• {student name}’s writing involves a lot of grammar mistakes.
• {student name}’s writing is free of grammar mistakes.
• Sentences written by {student name} have unclear meaning.
• Sentences written by {student name} have clear meaning and convey information accurately.
• While {student name} understands the subject well enough, {he/she} uses incorrect word order.
• {student name}’s English writing has no incorrect word order.
• {student name}’s writing is cohesive, coherent, stays on the topic, with consistent voice, and addresses all parts of the given assignment.
• {student name}’s writing is incoherent, not cohesive and strays away from the topic. To advance to the next level of English writing, I recommend that the student practice writing at home.

12 ESL Writing Report Card Comments for Intermediate Level Students

• {student name}’s has scored {55}% on mechanics of writing, {70}% on completeness of the answers, {37}% on consistency, and {29}% on cohesiveness. My recommendations to improve {his/her} writing scores are {add your recommendations here}.
• {student name}’s English writing has no spelling errors. {he/she} writes with clarity, using the correct word order, and sentence structure.
• While {student name}’s English writing has no spelling errors, {his/her} sentence structure needs improvement to reach an intermediate level of ESL learner.
• {student name}’s writing has no punctuation errors.
• {student name}’s writing has punctuation errors.
• {student name} has improve their English writing skill significantly, but {he/she} still need help in {list areas where the student needs improvement}.
• {student name} is able to express {his/her} ideas in English.
• {student name} is only able to express {his/her} ideas in written English with common topics. {he/she} feels uncomfortable when asked to write on unfamiliar topics.
• {student name} can write simple sentences well, but struggles while writing complex sentences. {student name} must practice writing complex sentences that have a verb and a subject. Writing complete complex sentences would improve {student name}’s English skills.
• {student name} has significant spelling errors in {his/her} writing.
• {student name}’s English writing is free of spelling errors.
• {student name}’s writing isn’t very descriptive. {he/she} should consider using more adjectives.

10 ESL Writing Report Card Comments for Advanced Students

• {student name} has performed very well in his advanced ESL class and is ready to take his English proficiency test.
• {student name} needs to practice exercises given during the class at home to reach advanced level English writing proficiency.
• {student name} has sufficient grammar, vocabulary, and sentence formation skills to write on complex topics and share deep opinions thoughtfully.
• {student name} has sufficient grammar knowledge and vocabulary, but {his/her} sentence formation skills prevent them to write on complex topics and share deep opinions.
• {student name} lacks sufficient grammar knowledge, vocabulary and sentence formation skills to write on complex topics and share deep opinions.
• {student name} can write native-level English.
• {student name} leverages {his/her} native level vocabulary to write.
• {student name} has mastered advanced level English writing skills.
• {student name} still uses features from {his/her} native language while writing in English. This prevents {him/her} from reaching advanced English writing levels.
• {student name} often uses the same words. This decreases the quality of {his/her} English writing. I would suggest that {student name} improve their vocabulary and sentence formation.

31 Listening ESL Report Card Comments

10 esl listening report card comments for beginner students.

• {student name} is able to understand basic conversations during class and is able to understand the core subject well.
• {student name} is struggling with understanding the core subject of conversations in the English listening class.
• {student name} has to listen to common words a number of times before they can understand audio with clarity.
• {student name} is struggling as {he/she} is lacking in common vocabulary of English. Practicing common vocabulary words will enable {student name} to overcome this challenge.
• {student name} is facing issues in following the classroom audio. I recommend that {he/she} should listen to audio provided with audio text to help {him/her} better cope with it.
• {student name} initially required audio text to help {him/her} follow the classroom audio. But {student name} picked up pretty quickly and no longer depends on audio text while listening to classroom audio.
• {student name} relies on visual cues, slow listening speeds, and guesters to fully understand basic English conversations. {he/she} needs to practice more at home to level up {his/her} listening skills with her ESL batchmates.
• {student name} frequently requests clarification as {he/she} finds it difficult to understand basic English conversations.
• {student name} is performing well. {he/she} rarely requires any assistance or clarification.
• {student name}’s listening skills qualify for someone who is at a beginner level. {he/she} can understand the speaker’s purpose and analyze reasoning.

11 ESL Listening Report Card Comments for Intermediate Level Students

• During the listening exercises, {student name} has performed well enough when it comes to the main idea of summarizing, audio, vocabulary, and inference.
• {student name} performs well when it comes to summarizing, audio, and inference. But, {student name} faces difficulty during listening when it comes to vocabulary. I would recommend {he/she} practice {excerise} at home.
• {student name} struggles with differentiating between certain common phrases in English.
• {student name} can easily listen and differentiate between common phrases in English.
• {student name} can understand the subject while listening, but faces difficulties when {he/she} hears a new word.
• {student name} is doing great with {his/her} listening exercises. {he/she} can listen and understand well enough to extract correct information without any errors.
• {student name} often requires help to understand the English words and phrases during {his/her} listening exercises.
• {student name} should practice listening exercises daily at home to reach an intermediate ESL listening level.
• {student name} has improved their English listening skills significantly. {he/she} previously had to re-listen 3-4 times before {he/she} was able to understand the audio. Now, {student name} can only occasionally listens to the same audio again.
• {student name} has improved their listening skills a lot, however {he/she} is still facing difficulties while listening when people talk faster. Practicing audio exercises at home will greatly improve {his/her} ability to listen to fast speech.
• {student name} will greatly improve {his/her} listening skills by watching English shows and listening to English podcasts.

10 ESL Listening Report Card Comments for Advanced Students

• {student name} has reached advanced listening skills when it comes to extracting subject, literal, summarizing, inferencing, fact-finding, reasoning, and vocabulary.
• {student name} has reached advanced listening skills when it comes to {extracting subject, literal, summarizing, inferencing, fact-finding, reasoning, vocabulary}, but struggles with {extracting subject, literal, summarizing, inferencing, fact-finding, reasoning, vocabulary}. I recommend practicing {exercise} to improve.
• {student name} requires no additional help in understanding listening exercises.
• {student name} is able to listen and comprehend formal and informal conversations with perfection.
• {student name} finds it easy to listen to audio when common words are used. {he/she} finds it difficult to follow listening exercises when complex vocabulary is involved.
• {student name} would find it easy to integrate into an English-speaking environment.
• {student name} has performed well when it comes to literal listening. However, {he/she} faces difficulty in understanding the speaker’s point of view and finding evidence.
• {student name} is struggling with identifying the core topic from listening exercises. I would suggest {him/her} to practice listening exercises at home to reach advanced level English listening skills.
• To help {student name} reach advanced level English listening skills, I would suggest practicing our listening exercises around intonation and phonemes.
• {student name} has done quite well this year. To further improve their English listening skills, I would recommend encouraging {him/her} to complete all bonus listening exercises.

29 Reading ESL Report Card Comments

12 esl reading report card comments for beginner students.

• {student name} is doing great. {he/she} can read short sentences with zero errors.
• {student name} often tries to read faster, which leads to multiple mistakes. I would recommend encouraging {him/her} to read with focus.
• {student name} is capable of reading common individual words, but struggles with reading entire sentences.
• {student name} can read short poems and stories by {himself/herself}.
• {student name} can now read commonly used words, signages, labels, logos, and simple instructions.
• {student name} has successfully achieved beginner-level comprehension skills.
• {student name} can perfectly read and identify the following information: names of people, names of places, events, and dates mentioned.
• {student name} is struggling to identify the following from his ESL reading exercises: names of people, names of places, events, and dates mentioned.
• {student name} can understand the meaning of sentences.
• {student name} struggles with understanding the meaning of sentences.
• {student name} can accurately identify affix, base word, prefix, root, and suffix from their reading exercises.
• {student name} is able to identity {affix/base word/prefix/root/suffix}, but makes mistake while identifying {affix/base word/prefix/root/suffix}.

7 ESL Reading Report Card Comments for Intermediate Level Students

• {student name} can read English text and was able to answer all questions based on the text.
• {student name} was able to answer {x}% of the questions after reading English text.
• {student name} can read short passages and stories and is able to identify the main subject or the theme from it.
• {student name} should change the language on their phone and laptop to English. That will help them improve their English writing skills.
• {student name} can read short sentences and short paragraphs well. But, when asked to read longer sentences and long essays {student name} struggles.
• {student name} can easily read common English words that they are familiar with, but struggle with lesser-used words in English.
• {student name} can easily read both sentences with common English words and sentences with less-used words.

10 ESL Reading Report Card Comments for Advanced Students

• {student name} can read English text and interpret it with native English level proficiency.
• {student name} has reached intermediate reading levels. To advance to native English level reading proficiency {student name} should practice the following {exercise/book/etc} at least for {e.g. 3} hours per {day/week}.
• {student name} struggles to understand the main subject and theme of long passages.
• {student name} can read an English book and summarize it in {his/her} own words very well.
• {student name} struggles with reading an English book and summarizing it.
• {student name} faces challenges with {his/her} vocabulary, but {his/her} reading skills allow {student name} to understand the unknown word by understanding the context around it.
• {student name} gets stuck on unfamiliar words. I would recommend {he/she} practice reading at home and focusing on extrapolating the meaning of unfamiliar words using the context.
• {studnet name} can read well and understand the context. {his/her} reading speed is quite slow. To perform in an advanced-level English test. {he/she} would need to speed up {his/her} reading capabilities. I recommend completing all bonus reading exercises.
• {student name} can read at an intermediate level. Based on {his/her} ESL class performance, I would recommend {student name} should use {Dictionary/Encyclopedia/etc} to improve {his/her} reading skills further.
• {student name} is doing well. I would recommend that {he/she} reads English newspapers to further improve their reading skills.

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Writing an exciting and thoughtful speech requires selecting a good topic, researching it thoroughly, and forming individual opinions to express the same. School students are usually asked to speak on a contemporary topic to help them become good public speakers as well as learn the art of expressing oneself in front of an audience. While many speech competitions often allot topics beforehand, you might also have heard of extempore where topics are given on the spot for speech. This blog brings you a list of common English speech topics as well as some helpful tips and tricks that can assist you in effectively expressing your thoughts and opinions in front of an audience. Before starting, we would like to give you one piece of advice: you can also Humanize AI to humanize these topics for better readability and human touch, if required. Let’s begin!

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Speeches are all about one’s thoughts. It should not be copied from somewhere. It is all about what the speaker thinks of any given topic. However, take a look at the following list of English Speech topics on different contemporary issues as well as concepts.

• The Best Day of My Life
• Social Media: Bane or Boon?
• Pros and Cons of Online Learning
• Benefits of Yoga
• If I had a Superpower
• I wish I were ______
• Human Rights
• Environment Conservation
• Women Should Rule the World!
• The Best Lesson I Have Learned
• Paperbacks vs E-books
• How to Tackle a Bad Habit
• My Favorite Pastime/Hobby
• Why should every citizen vote?
• Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Is it real or not?
• Importance of Reading
• Importance of Books in Our Life
• My Favorite Fictional Character
• Introverts vs Extroverts
• Lessons to Learn from Sports
• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

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• I mportance of Kindness
• Is there Value in Homework?
• Things I learned in Lockdown
• How can food be recycled?
• Should Art be a part of the school curriculum?
• Should schools teach sign language?
• Women make better presidents/prime ministers
• Why books are better than movies?
• Life was better when technology was simple
• Impact of technology on our health
• Should children’s reality shows be banned?
• Learning in the Wake of COVID-19
• Hard Work vs Smart Work
• What Makes Learning Fun?
• The Coolest Inventions You’ve Seen
• Nuclear Energy
• Importance of AI in Education
• Importance of Extracurricular Activities
• Should exams be banned?
• How to Tackle Bullying in Schools?

• Speech about dreams
• Speech about life
• Speech on time
• Speech on discipline
• Speech on happiness
• Speech on kindness
• Speech on value of time
• Speech on health and fitness
• Speech on Doctor
• Speech on Nurse
• Graduation Day Speech
• World Health Day Speech
• Sex Education Speech
• Importance of Education
• Is it beneficial to learn a Second Language?
• Music has healing power
• Success in life
• Self Confidence
• 18th birthday
• Love is more powerful than hate
• Social Impact of Covid-19
• How can Online Learning be Fun?
• Make Public Transport Free
• Should violent video games be banned?
• Speech on Learning

Exploring English Speech Topics? You must also take a look at Extempore Topics !

• Climate Change
• Ozone Layer Depletion
• Reducing Water Levels
• Deforestation
• Global Warming
• Waste Management
• Water-Saving Techniques
• Reducing the Green Cover of Earth
• Endangered species need protection
• Importance of fishing regulations
• Importance of investing in alternative fuels
• Impact of ocean acidification on marine organisms
• The misuse of the term “sustainable development” by environmentalists
• Microbial benefits
• E-Waste Management
• Natural Disasters and their impact on economic growth
• Energy alternatives – Only solution to the environmental damage
• Extinction of rare species
• World Environment Day
• Disaster Management
• Over and Improper Use of Natural Resources
• Air, Water and Soil Pollution
• Efficiency of Recycling

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• Technology and Mental Health
• Privacy in the Digital Age: Navigating the Challenges of Data Collection and Surveillance
• The Impact of Technology on Society
• Artificial Intelligence: The New Normal
• The Role of Social Media in Communication and Social Interactions
• Sustainable Technology: Innovations for a Greener Future
• The Rise of E-commerce
• Gaming Technology: Entertainment, ESports and Interactive Experiences
• The Digital Divide: Bridging the Gap for Equal Access to Technology
• The Ethical Dilemmas of Emerging Technologies

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• The Journey of Independence Day
• The Significance of Independence Day
• Indian Independence Day
• Remembering the Founding Fathers
• The Spirit of Independence
• Independence Day and Volunteering
• Independence Day Speeches
• India’s Road to Freedom
• Independence Day and National Identity
• Independence Day in the Digital Age
• Independence Day and Women’s Empowerment
• Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Its Significance in Hindu Culture
• Diwali and the Victory of Good Over Evil
• Diwali and the Art of Giving
• Diwali and the Spirit of Forgiveness
• Diwali and Cultural Exchanges
• Diwali and the Essence of Joy
• Diwali and Social Responsibility
• Diwali and Artistic Expressions
• The Rituals and Traditions of Diwali
• Diwali and the Symbolism of Light
• The Economic Consequence of Corruption
• Corruption and International Aid
• Media and Corruption
• Fighting Corruption
• Corruption in Politics
• The Role of Transparency and Accountability in Curbing Corruption
• The Role of Technology in Combating Corruption
• Whistleblowing and Protecting Mechanism
• Corruption in Business and Corporate Practices
• Understanding Feminism
• The Future of Feminism
• Feminism and Parenting
• Feminism and Online Activism
• Feminism and Environmental Activism
• Feminism and Reproductive Rights
• The Gender Pay Gap: Examining Inequalities in the Workplace
• Feminism and its Evolution
• Feminism and Body Positivity
• Feminism and Media Representation: Encouraging Authentic and Diverse Portrayals of Women
• Expressing Gratitude and Love to Mothers
• The Influence of Mothers in Shaping Our Values and Beliefs
• Motherhood and Education
• Mother’s Day and Volunteerism
• Mother-Daughter Relationship
• The Role of Mothers in Shaping Society
• Mother’s Day Crafts and DIY Gifts
• Learned Lessons from Mothers
• Mother’s Day Around the World: Cultural Traditions and Celebrations
• Capitalism: An Introduction to the Economic System and its Principles
• The Future of Capitalism
• Pros and Cons of Capitalism
• Capitalism and Globalisation
• Capitalism and Consumerism
• Capitalism and Financial Crisis: Undertaking the Risk and Mitigation Measures
• Capitalism and Environmental Sustainability
• Capitalism and the Role of Government
• Corporate Social Responsibility in Capitalism
• Capitalism and the Digital Economy
• Mahatma Gandhi: The Father of the Nation and His Ideals
• Remembering Gandhi: Reflecting On His Life and Legacy
• Gandhi’s Influence on the Indian Independence Movement
• Satyagraha: The Power of Truth and Nonviolent Resistance
• Gandhi’s Philosophy of Swaraj
• The Role of Women in Gandhi’s Freedom Struggle
• Gandhi’s Teaching on Education and Moral Values
• Gandhi’s Lasting Legacy
• Gandhi’s Vision for a Just and Inclusive Society
• The Relevance of Gandhi’s Principles in Today’s World
• The Influence of Reading on Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
• Reading and Mental Health
• Benefits of Reading
• Reading and Empowerment
• The Role of Reading in Academic Success and Lifelong Learning
• Promoting a Reading Culture: Encouraging Reading Habits in Society
• Reading Biographies and Memoirs
• Reading and Social Connections
• The Joy of Reading: Escaping Into the Different Worlds and Characters
• Reading and Personal Identity
• The Current State of Communism
• Communism: An Introduction to the Ideology and Its Historical Context
• The Evolution of Communist Movements
• The Role of the State in a Communist Society
• The Fall of Communist Regimes
• Communism and Religious Freedom
• Communism and Gender Equality
• Communism and Workers’ Rights
• The Criticisms of Communism
• Deforestation: Causes, Consequences and Global Impact
• Deforestation and Climate Change
• Deforestation and Carbon Sequestration
• Deforestation and Individual Actions
• Deforestation and Wildlife Trafficking
• Deforestation and Sustainable Development
• Deforestation and Indigenous Communities
• Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss
• Deforestation and Forest Fires
• The Importance of Forests

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• Women Empowerment
• Education of Girl Child
• Unemployment
• Casteism 
• Reservation
• Importance of Maintaining Hygiene
• Child Labour
• Social Distancing
• Organ Donation
• Importance of the Right to Education
• Child Trafficking
• Cultural Diversity
• Struggles of Immigrants
• Impact of Globalisation
• Adult education
• Independence Day
• Mother’s Day
• World Cancer Day
• World Population Day
• World Health Day
• Ambedkar Jayanti
• Gandhi Jayanti
• Human Rights Day
• Zero Discrimination Day
• Women’s Day
• Thanksgiving
• Anti-Terrorism Day
• Hindi Diwas 

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• Mahatma Gandhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru
• Raja Rammohan Roy
• George Washington
• Albert Einstein
• APJ Abdul Kalam
• Nelson Mandela
• Kailash Satyarthi
• Diversity in India
• Speech on Holi
• The Role of Yoga and Meditation in Indian Culture and Its Global Impact
• The Importance of Traditional Indian Clothing
• Indian Folklore
• Indian Festivals
• The Art of Indian Dance
• Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda)
• Indian Epics and Mythology
• Social Customs and Etiquettes in Indian Society
• Indian Sports and Games

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• Honesty is the best policy
• When there’s a will, there is a way
• Actions speak louder than words
• Knowledge is Power
• Ignorance is Bliss
• Don’t judge a book by its cover
• Hard work is the key to success

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• The Role of International Organisations in Promoting and Protecting Human Rights
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A Milestone in Human History
• Gender Equality: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Women
• Ensuring a Safe and Sustainable Environment for the Next Generation
• The Right to Education: Empowering Minds
• Bridging the Gap Between the Rich and Poor
• Human Rights and Armed Conflicts
• Global Fight to Combat Human Trafficking
• Human Rights and Climate Change
• Religious Freedom: Tolerance and Coexistence in a Diverse Society

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• Importance of teacher in your life
• SAT scores for college application
• Student bullies should be expelled
• Consequences of cheating in exams
• Homeschooling is better than normal schooling
• Importance of value education
• Importance of sports and physical exercises
• Schools vs colleges
• What is the difference between a school, college and university in the USA?

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• The Water-Energy Nexus
• The Essence of Water: Exploring the Live-giving Properties of H2O
• Water as a Driver of Economic Growth and Prosperity
• Water Security: Ensuring Equal Access and Quality for All
• Water and Agriculture
• The Role of Water in Ecosystems
• Water and Blue Economy
• Water Diplomacy: Promoting Collaboration for Transboundary Water Management
• Water and Cultural Significance: Exploring Symbolisms and Rituals
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH): Foundational for Human Health and Dignity
• Article 370
• Women rights
• The Constitution of India
• Youth of India
• Culture of India
• Importance of Unity
• Generation Gap
• Importance of Value Education
• Old Age Homes
• Family Values
• Leadership skills
• Rise of Smart Classes
• Grading System
• Importance of Practical Education
• Benefits of Co-Education
• Importance of Co-Curricular Activities
• The uselessness of Power-Point Presentations
• Rise of Technology
• Excessive usage of the Internet
• Speech on Fear
• Speech on Dependence on Technology
• Importance of Social Media
• Speech on India of My Dreams
• Indian Education System
• Speech on My India

While exploring persuasive English speech topics, you must make sure that they are stimulating, engaging, concise and clear. There are three main types of Persuasive Speech topics which are:

1. Factual Persuasive Speech : These topics include facts, figures and statistics to thoroughly analyse the given topic and assess whether it’s true or false.

2. Policy Persuasive Speech : Discussing policies, laws and reforms, these speech topics critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the given policy or law and suggest the improvements that can be made.

3. Value Persuasive Speech : Mainly focusing on social or political issues, these speech topics present the critique and argument of whether certain actions are morally right or not.

While speaking on a particular topic, there are certain things that you must keep in mind to make your speech expressive and effective. Let’s take a look at some useful topics that help you in acing any topic you are speaking on.

• Always research the topic. If you are participating in an extempore, then make sure to go through the common and popular topics as well as the unconventional ones that you might get. Preparation is the key to delivering an impressive speech. For inspiration, look up various speech examples to see how effective speakers engage their audience
• Whether you are given a topic on the spot or you are prepared for the speech, it is always pivotal that you seem interested in speaking about it. Relate the given issues to your own life and this will help you in giving it your twist.
• Pay extra attention to your body language and enunciation. While a gesticulative approach will make you seem outward, having timid body language can cause a wrong impression.
• Ponder upon the different viewpoints on a topic . Try to present a holistic view of the given topic but don’t forget to present your opinion on it as well. Along with this, don’t try to take sides unless the topic demands you to.
• Involve your audience, if possible. This way, you will be able to interact with the people and it will also be useful in fighting the fear of public speaking.
• Don’t mug up a speech. It becomes evident when someone just speaks on a topic continuously and the audience might realise that you have memorized it or you might forget a certain part which will let the whole speech fade away from your brain.
• Instead, make notes about the topic in your mind, remember certain keywords and try to maintain a particular flow in your speech.
• Incorporate humour in your speech in a way that you do not offend anyone or overdo it but get a positive reaction from the audience. Humour is a great way of lightening the mood as well as ensuring the whole speech is interactive and engaging.
• When you need more specialized assistance, a  US essay writing service  can be a valuable resource for crafting your speech.

While preparing for English Speech topics, you must also check out IELTS Speaking Topics !

Juvenile delinquency is acceptable. Prostitution should be legal. Underage driving should be punishable by law. Beauty pageants for children should be banned. Prisoner’s right to vote. Voting rights should not be universal. Guns should be banned from college campuses.

A three-minute speech is undoubtedly a wonderful starting point for public speaking. This is because you need to communicate with your audience more effectively when you just have a short amount of time. In addition, the speech ought to be concise, pertinent, and clear.

Life is the gift of God in the form of trust that we will make it meaningful in whatever we can. We are all unique individuals. No one is born like you and no one will ever be, so cherish your individuality. Many times, I come across people accusing God of things that they don’t have. They always cursing their lives.

 2-minute speeches are  short and crisp speeches of about 260-350 words .

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• Humanities and Social Sciences
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