Intermediate English Discussion Topics: ESL speaking activities to help build up confidence and ability with conversation building, basic informal sayings and start-up questions: 2 - Softcover

Openshaw, Nigel Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1521558132 ISBN 13: 9781521558133

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

Synopsis

Does your ESL classroom go quiet the moment it’s time to speak? Most intermediate students have mastered the grammar but lack the "social glue" that makes a conversation feel human. They can pass a test, but they struggle to build a genuine connection.

Intermediate ESL: English Discussion Topics is the bridge between textbook English and real-world fluency. This toolkit is designed for the busy teacher who needs high-engagement, low-prep materials that actually work.

Inside this comprehensive resource, you’ll find:
- Modular Lessons: Over 250 conversation starters and activities that adapt to 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions.
- Real-World Contexts: From "The Future of Fitness" to "Cultural Etiquette," topics are curated to spark immediate interest.
- The "Let’s Speak!" Framework: Practical strategies for keeping the energy high in groups, pairs, or one-on-one tutoring.
- Natural Language Focus: Lessons designed to teach the informal questioning and storytelling skills that standard curriculums miss.

Move beyond "Yes/No" answers and give your students the confidence to finally speak English like themselves.
The essential foundation for natural, confident conversation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1521558132
• ISBN 13: 9781521558133
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78