Clothes, fashion & consumerism · video

B1-B2 Speaking about fashion

Hi there! Yes, I already had a presentation on shopping and fashion, but I can never stop myself from trying out new tools. Sometimes the result is a real mess, and sometimes it is worth it. I really don’t know if I will like the video below in a couple of weeks, but it took…… Continue reading B1-B2 Speaking about fashion

B1 · video

B2 Expressions that you can use to talk about your choices

In this video you will learn some very useful expressions that you can use to talk about your choice. The topic I chose for the video is holidays and if you were wondering where the film was taken, it’s the beach of Sa Coma in beautiful Mallorca. Yes! I was down on my tummy taking…… Continue reading B2 Expressions that you can use to talk about your choices

Media, arts, literature & entertainment · video

B2 Speaking practice Going out

I’m so excited! I’m trying out a new programme that will come in handy to create all types of activities for… whatever I will end up doing this year 🙁 Anyway, I won’t allow the worst side of myself to spoil the fun of posting this short speaking activity video that I have just set…… Continue reading B2 Speaking practice Going out

Holidays, travel & transportation

B2 Speaking practice Travelling and culture clash

Okay, I may not always be a clash, but what happens when one encounters a completely different culture? I remember that on my first visit to Spain as a child I expected to see everybody sort of either Spanish dancing or bullfighting (I even feel rather embarrassed to admit that I even had a Spanish…… Continue reading B2 Speaking practice Travelling and culture clash

People, relationships & family

B2 Speaking practice Weddings

A B2 speaking activity with Ai generated questions and Serena-generated drawings to cover some questions related to weddings. Today, 12/09/2023, I’ve added some movement and music to the presentation. The video won’t stop playing unless you press the pause button, but I honestly think that the result is worth it. Let me know what you…… Continue reading B2 Speaking practice Weddings

B1 · Body, health & nutrition

B1/B2 Talking about restaurants

This week we’ll be talking about restaurants and restaurant service. As a warm-up have a look at these cartoons and say what you think they are about. There may be a joke you need to explain, or you may even relate to more than one of the illustrations. If you need a couple of hints,…… Continue reading B1/B2 Talking about restaurants

Natural world & environment · video

B2 Speaking practice The Natural World

My former presentation on this topic was a bit outdated, and as I’ve just upgraded to a new version of Affinity software, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. I honestly thought it would only take me about four hours, but as usual, I got carried away and ended up spending the whole day. (Oops!…… Continue reading B2 Speaking practice The Natural World

People, relationships & family

B1 Speaking practice: Family and relationships

Here’s a presentation where you can practise speaking about families and relationships. There are so many things we could say about this complex issue, but to start with, some people don’t feel comfortable when they have to speak about private matters in front of the class. On some occasions, some students even get a bit…… Continue reading B1 Speaking practice: Family and relationships

Body, health & nutrition

B1 Speaking practice Topic Food and Diet

In this post B1 learners of English will be able to do speaking practice on the topic of Food and Diet. The post will show you different sheets with questions related to this topic. Read the question and organise what you want to say. You’ll usually have about a minute to answer so don’t just…… Continue reading B1 Speaking practice Topic Food and Diet

C2 · Education, study & language

C2 Listening and speaking: How to escape education’s death valley

If you happen to be a teacher, a parent or a student, you will have very probably spent a great deal of time thinking and speaking about school and education. You will also have probably wondered what schools are for and if they actually work at all. Astonishing as it may seem, you will also…… Continue reading C2 Listening and speaking: How to escape education’s death valley