Classroom Activities for ESL Teachers
Discussion and speaking activities that get every student talking. AI generates on-topic content so any lesson topic becomes an instant activity.
One big question, investigated: take a stance, explore the source, learn the words, argue it out, play a review game, and land with the Verdict.
One lesson, stage by stage
- Flight Question
- BriefingLanguage Toolkit
- TurbulenceThe Big Discussion
- Review Game
- The Verdict
Icebreakers
Warm-up activities to get students talking
Imposter
Secret cards on phones: everyone shares a word or question except the imposter. Clues in a new order every round, then the class votes. Modes: secret word, secret question, today’s words; Easy hint; two imposters.
Quick Pulse
A fast, simultaneous icebreaker with three mini-prompts and an instant class response view.
Wonder Board
Students ask questions about the topic — assigned starters, live board, upvotes, smart answers
Learning Activities
Teach new concepts and vocabulary
Fact Detective
Topic-generated claims mix true facts with plausible myths. Students discuss, predict, then learn the truth with highlighted vocabulary.
Conversation Rounds
Two students improvise a role-play scenario while the class watches. Every student takes a turn.
Practice Activities
Apply skills through discussion and roleplay
Bluff Definition
Everyone writes a fake definition for the secret word. Can you fool the class — and spot the real one?
Taboo Sprint
One student describes a secret word from their phone without saying it or 4 forbidden words; the class races to guess. Everyone or two teams.
Hot Seat
One student can't see the word; everyone else has it on their phone and takes turns giving spoken clues. The whole class talks.
Debates
Structured argumentation and critical thinking
Closing Activities
Land the lesson — consolidate learning and give every student a final voice
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