Speaking and Listening Functional Skills EL3-L2

This Speaking & Listening Debate Toolkit is designed for Functional Skills and general conversation practice. This resource helps tutors develop confident communicators through structured debate, critical thinking, and active listening activities inspired by authentic media sources.

Included;

Lesson activities for debate, opinion-building and critical listening
Realistic discussion prompts linked to everyday issues
Speaking prompts
Assessment-friendly tasks aligned to functional skills

Ideal for:

Functional Skills English (Entry 3 – Level 2)

ESOL Speaking & Listening classes

Employability, communication and soft skills sessions

Small group, 1:1 or whole-class delivery

Tutors needing low-prep, high-impact materials

This toolkit uses realistic scenarios that spark genuine conversation. Learners develop:

Confidence expressing opinions

Turn-taking and listening skills

Debate techniques

Clear, structured speaking