Talking Points Lesson Plans

Introduction What is an extreme sport? Are there any extreme sports in your country? What do people think of them? Do you think extreme sports should be banned? Why/why not? Extreme Sports? Extreme Insanity! There was a time when extreme sports meant skiing or surfing. Maybe mountain climbing or white-water rafting. But by today’s standards, […]

Are You Shy? This is a fun quiz to try with your English students. You can download the full lesson plan below! Introduction Are you a shy person? Why/why not? In your country are the people naturally shy? Or not? Why is this so? Are You Shy? Take the test! 1. The teacher asks a

Introduction Are there many fast-food outlets in your town or city? What do people think of them? Is there a limit on how many fast-food outlets are allowed? Why/why not? What Has Happened To Our Town? A disgruntled man describes his town: It’s got to the point where I just don’t recognise the place anymore.

Introduction Describe the average teenager in your country. Tell the class about their lifestyle and habits. What were you like as a teenager? Teenagers These Days Are Crazy! Discuss some of the topics below related to teenagers’ and teenagers’ lives. smoking drinking alcohol sex online porn fighting gangs trouble with authority teenage pregnancy drugs riding

Introduction Do you do any dangerous things with your friends? What would your parents think if they found out? Do you think kids should be allowed to do these kinds of things on their own? Kids In Danger A mother of today complains: I worry every time my son or daughter leaves the house. It’s

Introduction Should all women give birth? Is this their role in life? How are women with no children regarded in your culture? How about men with no children? Childless or Child Free? Today, half of all UK women under the age of thirty do not have children. In America, there has been a sharp decline

Introduction What is a vegetarian diet? How about a vegan diet? What is the difference? Could you eat this way? Why/why not? A Vegan Diet — The Pros and Cons In the last few years, veganism has exploded in popularity. It has developed from the early beginnings in the hippie culture of the sixties to

Introduction How often do you check your smartphone? How many apps do you use? Do you think you are addicted to your smartphone? Why/why not? Smartphone Addiction Smartphone addiction today is a very real problem among younger people. In the past, when people talked about addiction, they usually meant serious drugs like heroin or cocaine.