Speaking Topics

Let’s talk about LEARNING

ENGLISH
Conversation cards

How long have you been learning Why are you learning English? How often do you use English
English? Explain. outside of the classroom?
How long will you keep learning? Do you think this is enough?
How could you practice more?

What do you find difficult when According to you, which is the What (or who) motivates you to
learning English? most important: grammar or learn English?
Discuss. vocabulary? Compare with others.
Explain why and share ideas.

What kind of classroom How do you memorize new What could a teacher do to make
activities do you like most? vocabulary or grammar rules? lessons more interesting?
Make a list. Discuss in group and report to Give suggestions.
the class.

Is it more important to speak Do you think homework is useful Are dictionaries allowed during
fluently (= without pauses or or just a waste of time? exams?
thinking) or accurately (= What kind of homework do you If not, should they be allowed?
without making mistakes)? Why? prefer? Explain why.

What can you do to improve your How long does it take to become Do you prefer teachers who
English? proficient in English? speak English only or teachers
Work in group and make a list of (= really good at) who sometimes use your
ideas. Compare your idea with others. language? What is best?

What do you think about your Have you ever been to an English ‘Learning English is a complete
course book? speaking country or talked to a waste of time. I’ll never use it
Say what you like and don’t like foreigner in English? later anyway.’
about it. Describe your experience. Do you agree?

What are the qualities of a good teacher? Quotes to discuss

computer-literate handsome/pretty  Learning is a treasure that will
creative patient follow its owner everywhere.
friendly resourceful ~ Chinese Proverb
funny sensitive
good listener slow speaker  Anyone who stops learning is old,
good with technology strict whether at twenty or eighty.
helpful sympathetic ~ Henry Ford
modern well-educated
motivating  I hear, and I forget. I see, and I
objective remember. I do, and I understand.
open-minded ~ Chinese Proverb
organized
 Teachers open the door, but you
 Add your own ideas.
must enter by yourself.
 Tick maximum three boxes.
~ Chinese Proverb
 Make a whole-class top-5.