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Discussion: On-screen discussion activities for 1 student or the entire class.

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Do you share the majority opinion? Answer the poll questions and discuss the results with your partners.

Do humans really only use 10% of their brains? Look at three amazing statements and try to  determine which ones are facts and which are fiction.

Which animal is the fastest, heaviest, loudest? Look at three different items and rank them in various categories.

 How many stairs are in the Eiffel Tower? Make some wild guesses and see who is the closest to the answer.

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Activities: Printable activities for pairs or small groups.

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Students take on the role of fortune tellers and take turns predicting their partner’s future. For 2-3 students.

It’s the classic Dating Game. One student asks dating related questions to the other students and chooses the best answers. Can be played with 3-5 students.

Who will you choose to help you survive on a deserted island? Convince the judge that your choice is the best. For 3-5 students.

Students work in pairs, describing their pictures to each other in order to find out ‘What’s the Difference?’.

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Games: Add some excitement to your classroom with these games.

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A Jeopardy style quiz game with a 4×4 board. Play it on-screen with the entire class or on mobile in smaller groups.

A Family Feud style game that is best played in groups of 3-4.

Can you survive? Solve a series of dilemmas to find out.

Ask a question. Write an answer. Guess who said it!

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Puzzles: Have fun with some puzzles!

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First, put the sentences in the correct order. Then discuss the possible solutions to the riddle.

Large, high-beginner level crossword puzzles.

There is something unusual about each picture. Can you find it? This 5 minute time-filler should generate some discussion and a few laughs.

Solve the fallen phases puzzles to learn some new proverbs.

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Welcome to ESLdocs – a free teaching resource

 

 

A popular speaking activity for all ages.

Mobile and paper versions available.

Interactive stories

for kids and young teens.

Interactive stories

for teens and adults.

A Fun Trivia Game

Themes includes Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Summer Vacation, and Back to School.

Unique ways to create discussion.

Add some variety to your free-talking sessions.

Video Retelling is always a big hit with students!

A great way to practice listening, speaking, and note-taking. Students must describe, clarify, rephrase, show understanding and more. This activity can last from 30-50 minutes.

Need to introduce a topic, or spark conversation?

Try these videos with accompanying discussion questions. Most videos are less than 5 minutes and have limited or no dialogue.