No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Aficiones Part 1: Photo description & comparison Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices Vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class Instructions for PART 1: 1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo). 2) Change pairs to AB. 3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively. 4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively. 5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos. Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each. Encourage use of CONNECTORS: En primer lugar, En segundo lugar, Finalmente Sin embargo, Por otra parte, Mientras que Además, También, Es más Instructions for PART 2 1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to: Extend their answers Elicit more information Agree / disagree with their partners Justify their arguments 2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them. Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory. GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Casas Part 1: Photo description & comparison Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices Vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class Instructions for PART 1: 1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo). 2) Change pairs to AB. 3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively. 4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively. 5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos. Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each. Encourage use of CONNECTORS: En primer lugar, En segundo lugar, Finalmente Sin embargo, Por otra parte, Mientras que Además, También, Es más Instructions for PART 2 1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to: Extend their answers Elicit more information Agree / disagree with their partners Justify their arguments 2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them. Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory. GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Fiestas Part 1: Photo description & comparison Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices Vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using English Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class Instructions for PART 1: 1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo). 2) Change pairs to AB. 3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively. 4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively. 5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos. Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each. Encourage use of CONNECTORS: En primer lugar, En segundo lugar, Finalmente Sin embargo, Por otra parte, Mientras que Además, También, Es más Instructions for PART 2 1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to: Extend their answers Elicit more information Agree / disagree with their partners Justify their arguments 2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them. Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory. GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Fama Part 1: Photo description & comparison Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices Vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class Instructions for PART 1: 1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo). 2) Change pairs to AB. 3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively. 4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively. 5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos. Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each. Encourage use of CONNECTORS: En primer lugar, En segundo lugar, Finalmente Sin embargo, Por otra parte, Mientras que Además, También, Es más Instructions for PART 2 1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to: Extend their answers Elicit more information Agree / disagree with their partners Justify their arguments 2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them. Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory. GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

Thematic discussion questions designed to encourage fluency & confidence in English Ideal to use as an engaging warmer or as a dynamic speaking activity to finish a class. Aimed at adults and teenagers. 1. Print & cut 1 set (double-sided) of flashcards for each pair of students. **2.**Students draw a question card and ask their partner. Encourage students to: • Extend their answers • Elicit more information • Agree / disagree with their partners • Justify their arguments 3. Change pairs 4. Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them.

An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Part 1: Photo description & comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using German FULL INSTRUCTIONS

An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Part 1: Photo description & comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using German FULL INSTRUCTIONS

An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Part 1: Photo description & comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using German FULL INSTRUCTIONS

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

Students are presented with images of some different aspects of life as a homeless person. Students then discuss & debate some conversation questions relating to the images and homelessness in general.

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match personal hygiene & daily routine vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to personal hygiene & daily routine. Target Vocabulary: Shave - Wash hands - Put on deodorant - Blow-dry hair Shower - Wash hair - Remove makeup - Put on perfume Clean ears -Wash face - Moisturize face - Brush teeth Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first discuss images showing different aspects of life for refugees and asylum seekers. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to refugees and asylum seekers. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary with images of tools. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to tools, DIY and repairing things. Target Vocabulary: Axe - Bolt - Drill - Filling knife - Screwdriver - Hammer Hard hat - Nail - Nut - Paintbrush - Tape measure - Pliers Saw - Screw - Spanner - Spirit Level Pincers - Tool box - Wall plug - Wrench Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match transport vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to transport. Target Vocabulary: Bike Bus Car Plane Scooter Convertible Taxi Train Underground/Metro Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Part 1: Photo description & comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (En primer lugar, Sin embargo, Además etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish FULL INSTRUCTIONS

An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Part 1: Photo description & comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (En primer lugar, Sin embargo, Además etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish FULL INSTRUCTIONS

An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity. Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided. The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class. The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Part 1: Photo description & comparison Students describe photos and compare differences. Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices (En primer lugar, Sin embargo, Además etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish FULL INSTRUCTIONS

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.