These activities will help you to practise and improve your speaking skills.

Three students having a conversation.

A birthday party

A birthday party

Watch and listen to the video, which shows how children often celebrate their birthdays in the UK. You can practise your listening skills as you complete the activities.

Sending a parcel

Sending a parcel

Sending and receiving things in the post is a great way to communicate with friends and family. Watch the video, which shows Sam receiving a special parcel from her friend in the UK, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

Going out for dinner

Going out for dinner

British people often celebrate important events by going out for a meal. Watch the video, which shows a group of friends having a meal together at a restaurant, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

Health and fitness

Health and fitness

In the UK, many people try to have a healthy lifestyle so they feel their best. Watch the video, which is about lifestyle choices we can make to keep fit and healthy, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

A British wedding

A British wedding

A wedding is a very special celebration of the marriage of two people. Watch the video, which describes a typical British wedding, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

Going to the market

Going to the market

Many British people like to do their shopping at the market. Watch the video about a typical market in the UK and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

Ordering fish and chips

Ordering fish and chips

In the UK, many people enjoy eating fish and chips. Watch the video, which is about a British family enjoying their Friday night meal, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

A birthday party

A birthday party

In the UK, children often celebrate their birthday by having a party. Watch the video, which shows what often happens at a child's birthday party, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

Everyday conversations

Everyday conversations

Everyday conversations are an important part of life in the UK. Do you talk to the other people in your neighbourhood? Watch the video, which focuses on people living in a typical neighbourhood in the UK. Practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

When do people queue?

When do people queue?

People in the UK like to queue when they are waiting in places like the bank and post office. Watch the video, which focuses on how and why people queue in the UK and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

In a hospital ward

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In a hospital ward

When you are describing a place it is useful to use relative clauses to add details to your description. These activities will help you to give a detailed description of a hospital scene, using relative clauses and a wider range of specialist vocabulary connected to hospitals. You will also practise asking questions in hospital. 

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