Speaking

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

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 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

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

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.

Preparing for a job interview

Going for a job interview is a challenging but exciting experience. Watch the video, which shows one person’s experience of the job interview process, and practise your speaking skills as you complete the activities.

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

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

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

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 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?

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

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.

At work

At work

Listen to someone describing an image of people at work.

Describing a picture: a formal conversation

Describing a picture: a formal conversation

Listen to a description of a formal conversation, you will hear language to speculate about how people are feeling and what they might be saying to each other. Use these activities to build your range of feelings adjectives, practise modals for speculating and practise word order in indirect questions.

At the dentist’s

At the dentist’s

Would you like to learn how to describe a picture? Listen to a description of someone at a dentist’s.

Describing a winter scene

Describing a winter scene

In these activities you will learn a range of adjectives for describing a picture that has been taken outside, such as a winter scene. You will also practise the present perfect so that you can say what has happened before the photo was taken. Listen to a description of a photograph of a winter’s day.

My best friend

Have you got many friends? Why do you like them? What do you do together? Here is someone talking about her best friend.

Reading a personal story aloud

Reading a personal story aloud

Reading aloud is shown to improve confidence and understanding. These activities have been designed to help you practise your reading and speaking skills in an authentic way.

Reading directions aloud

Reading aloud is shown to improve confidence and understanding. These activities have been designed to help you practise your reading and speaking skills in an authentic way. You will focus on the language used and different aspects of pronunciation.

Talk about your job

Have you got a job or are you looking for one? In this video Anne tells us about her job.

My journey to work

How do you go to work? How long is your journey? Listen to Anne describe her journey to work.

Talk about your house

Where do you live? Can you describe your house or flat? Listen to Anne describing her house then practise describing where you live.

My favourite season

Which time of the year do you prefer? Which is your favourite season? Here Anne talks about her favourite season.

Giving a short presentation: money

Giving a short presentation: money

This activity will help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations. You will be able to hear real ESOL learners trying out the activities, and compare your speaking with theirs. In this activity, Iwona talks about money.

Giving a short presentation: shopping

Giving a short presentation: shopping

These activities aim to help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations. You will be able to hear real ESOL learners trying out the activities, and compare your speaking with theirs'. In this activity, Kelly talks about shopping.

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