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“Pass the story” is a classic speaking activity in ESL that works a language learner’s ability to be creative and write on the spot. The concept is simple; the participants [...]

“5 THINGS” is a free speaking paired activity that aims to increase a language learner’s capacity to be flexible with language use. The speaker needs to avoid repetition and [...]

With the emergence of the internet and the increased amount of private language teaching, the use of textbooks is losing its importance. Though textbooks can be useful for both teachers and [...]

This game is famous in the language learning field. The aim is for students to extend their speech. The rule is that the students cannot answer YES or NO. They must give a 20-30 second answer to [...]

The concept of this icebreaking activity is to help students relax and initiate conversation. The idea is that the students take a pice of paper and throw it around the room. This will help [...]