Discussions Practice EAP Activities
In this intriguing AI discussion practice activity, students discuss the topic of AI and its impact on jobs in the future and then present their ideas to the class. In groups, students turn over the first job card and have five minutes to discuss five questions related to the job and AI. After five minutes, students move on to the next card, repeat the process and do the same with the third card. Next, groups choose the job they found the most interesting and write their answers to the five questions on the worksheet. After that, groups use prompts to prepare a 5-minute group presentation on the topic. Groups then present their ideas to the class, with every member explaining a different part of the presentation. Finally, students discuss which group gave the most interesting presentation and why.
In this productive international education discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of international education. First, students read a text about international education and then match topic-based words in bold from the text to their definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about international education, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
In this free discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of making a good impression. To begin, students read a text about making a good impression and then match the topic-based vocabulary in bold from the text to their correct definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss six questions about making a good impression with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
In this engaging group discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of job interviews and workplace diversity. To begin, students read a text about blind recruiting and then match the topic-based vocabulary in bold with definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about job interviews and workplace diversity with each group member leading the discussion at least once.
In this insightful lifestyle discussion activity, students learn vocabulary related to longevity and take part in a discussion on the topic of lifestyle and old age. First, students read a short text about Blue Zones and then match the topic-based vocabulary from the text to their correct definitions. Afterwards, in small groups, students discuss six longevity-related questions with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
In this compelling city vs. countryside discussion activity, students learn vocabulary related to the city and countryside and discuss questions on the topic of city versus country living. To begin, students read a passage about city versus country living and then match topic-based vocabulary from the text to their correct definitions. In groups of three, students then discuss six questions about city versus country living with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
In this thought-provoking cryptocurrencies discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of crypto. First, students read a text about cryptocurrencies and then match topic-based words in bold from the text to their definitions. After that, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about cryptocurrencies, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
This useful discussions practice board game helps students practice impromptu speech and participating in small group discussions. In groups, players take turns rolling the dice and moving their counters along the board. If a player lands on a 'Talk about' square, they talk about the topic on the square for 60 seconds without stopping. If a player can't think of anything to say or stops talking before the 60 seconds are up, they go back two squares. If a player lands on a 'Discussion' square, they pick up a discussion question card from the top of the pile and lead the group in a three-minute discussion of the question using the discussion leader card to guide them through the process. The discussion leader starts the discussion, keeps track of time, invites contributions from other players, ensures contributions are roughly equal in time, and concludes the discussion. The first player to reach the finish wins the game.
In this economic development discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of economic development. To begin, students read a text about economic development and then match topic-based words from the text to their definitions. After that, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about economic development, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
In this interesting sports discussion activity, students learn advanced sports-related vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of sports. First, students read a text about sports and then match sports-related vocabulary to definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss six sports-related questions with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
In this fun music discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of music. To start, students read a short text about rock music and then match topic-based vocabulary from the text to definitions. Finally, in groups, students discuss six music-related questions with each student taking turns to lead the discussion.
In this enjoyable movies discussion practice activity, students learn movie genre vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of movies. To begin, students read a short text about movie genres and then match the topic-based vocabulary to definitions. Afterwards, students discuss six questions about movies with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
In this rewarding tourism discussion activity, students learn tourism-related vocabulary and have a discussion based on the topic of tourism. First, students read a text about tourism in Venice and then match words in bold from the text to their definitions. In small groups, students then discuss tourism-related questions with each participant taking turns to lead the discussion.
In this free World Cup discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of the World Cup. To begin, students read a text about the World Cup and then match topic-based words from the text to their definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about the World Cup, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
In this memorable transport discussion activity, students learn urban transport related vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of transportation. To start, students read a short text about urban transport and match the topic vocabulary to the definitions. After that, in groups of three, students discuss six urban transport related questions with group members taking it in turns to lead the discussion.
