Speaking Activities
A collection of over 160 lessons designed to develop learners’ confidence, fluency, and accuracy in spoken English.
Table of contents
What are Speaking Activities?
The Speaking Activities series is a collection of over 160 lessons designed to develop learners’ confidence, fluency, and accuracy in spoken English. By engaging students in meaningful contexts, these lessons provide structured opportunities for real communication across a wide range of everyday and academic topics. Teachers can dip in and out of these flexible, standalone lessons to target students’ specific needs and encourage spontaneous language production.
Target students
As general English lessons with a speaking focus, the Speaking Activities series is suitable for all learners who want to strengthen their spoken English. The lessons are particularly valuable for students who lack confidence, need more structured speaking opportunities, or are preparing for communicative tasks in exams, study, or work.
The lessons are organized from Upper Beginner (CEFR A2, WIDA 2.0 Emerging) to Advanced (CEFR C1, WIDA 6.0 Reaching), ensuring coverage for learners at multiple proficiency levels.
Key features
All Speaking Activities feature:
- Clear communicative goals: Each lesson is designed to get learners talking using relevant language and contexts.
- Scaffolded interaction: Step-by-step support moves students from controlled practice to freer conversation.
- Vocabulary in context: Targeted words and phrases presented in authentic speaking scenarios.
- Productive tasks: Role plays, discussions, and debates that encourage meaningful communication.
- Flexibility for teachers: Standalone format allows teachers to select lessons that match student needs, interests, and levels.
Lesson details & links
The lesson name (with link) and objectives are listed below for a quick overview of each lesson. Click a lesson name to launch it directly from this article. To see a spreadsheet of all Off2Class lessons, click here.
| Lesson & Link | Objectives |
| S201 - Day-At-The-Office | To use the present simple to talk about a daily routine / day at the office. |
| S202 - My-Daily-Routine | To use the present simple to talk about a daily routine for a working professional / adult. |
| S203 - Day-In-The-City-Park | To use the present simple to talk about a day in a city park. |
| S204 - My-Apartment | To use the present simple to talk about an apartment. |
| S205 - My-Family-House | To use the present simple to talk about a family house. |
| S206 - Life-On-The-Farm | To use the present simple to talk about life on a farm. |
| S207 - Life-In-The-City | To use the present simple to talk about life in the city. |
| S208 - Life-In-The-Australian-Desert | To use the present simple to talk about life in the Australian desert. |
| S209 - Life-In-The-Amazon-Rainforest | To use the present simple to talk about life in the Amazon Rainforest. |
| S211 - My-Family | To use the present simple to talk about family structure and relationships (e.g. brother/father/mother/sister) – focus on immediate family members. |
| S212 - My-Extended-Family | To use the present simple to talk about family structure and relationships (e.g. aunt/uncle) – focus on extended family members. |
| S215 - Life-In-Australia | To use the present simple to talk about life in Australia and Sydney. |
| S216 - Life-In-Brazil | To use the present simple to talk about life in Brazil, Sao Paulo and Manaus. |
| S217 - Life-In-Canada | To use the present simple to talk about life in Canada and Toronto. |
| S218 - Life-In-Ireland | To use the present simple to talk about life in Ireland and Dublin. |
| S219 - Life-In-Italy | To use the present simple to talk about life in Italy and Rome |
| S220 - Life-In-New-Zealand | To use the present simple to talk about life in New Zealand. |
| S221 - Life-In-Spain | To use the present simple to talk about life in Spain and Madrid. |
| S222 - Life-In-Turkey | To use the present simple to talk about life in Turkey and Istanbul. |
| S223 - Life-In-The-UK | To use the present simple to talk about life in the UK and London. |
| S224 - Life-In-The-US | To use the present simple to talk about life in the US and Boston. |
| S240 - Lost-In-The-Forest | To use the past simple to talk about a scary story, and to use the past continuous and transition words where possible. |
| S241 - Week-At-The-Beach | To use the past simple to talk about a week of holidays at the beach. |
| S242 - Trip-To-The-Mall | To use the past simple to talk about a trip to the shopping mall. |
| S243 - Off-To-The-Airport | To use the past simple to talk about a trip to the airport. |
| S245 - Visit-To-The-Doctor | To use the past simple to talk to talk about a visit to the doctor, and when you weren’t feeling well. |
| S246 - Picnic-In-The-Countryside | To use the past simple to talk about a picnic in the country with friends. |
| S247 - Your-Favourite-Restaurant | To use the past simple to talk about a visit to a favorite restaurant. |
| S248 - Visit-To-The-Art-Gallery | To use the past simple to talk about a visit to the art gallery. |
| S249 - Trip-To-The-Supermarket | To use the past simple to talk about a weekly trip to the supermarket. |
| S250 - Trip-To-The-Hairdresser | To use past simple to talk about a trip to the hairdresser. |
| S251 - Visit-To-The-Travel-Agency | To use the past simple to talk about a visit to the travel agency. |
| S252 - Trip-To-The-Zoo | To use the past simple to talk about a visit to the zoo. |
| S253 - Cleaning-Around-The-House | To use past simple to talk about cleaning the house. |
| S254 - Earth-Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Earth Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S255 - Mother's-Day-And-Father's-Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Mother's and Father's Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S256 - Thanksgiving | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Thanksgiving. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S257 - Halloween | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Halloween. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S301 - Books-and-Reading | To introduce vocabulary around books and reading. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S302 - Natural-Disasters | To introduce vocabulary around natural disasters. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S303 - Cinema | To introduce vocabulary around film and cinema. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S304 - Facebook-and-Social-Media | To introduce vocabulary around social media. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S305 - When-Things-Dont-Work | To introduce vocabulary about old possessions such as appliances and clothing. To introduce vocabulary about repair work and home maintenance. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: to break, to break down, to malfunction, to stop working, to wear out, to wear down, to burn out, to fall apart, broken, broken down, worn out, worn down, burnt out, to smash, to fracture, to shatter, to break off, to chip, to crack, to repair, to fix, tool, glue, replacement parts, to dispose of something, to replace something, to become obsolete, to upgrade. |
| S306 - Attending-a-Wedding | To introduce vocabulary about weddings including common practices and traditions. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: bridesmaid, maid of honor, groom, best man, father/mother of the bride/groom, wedding ring, to walk down the aisle, to throw the bouquet, to pronounce a couple as man and wife, ‘you may now kiss the bride’, venue, reception, celebrant, speech, toast, dress code, seating arrangement, gift registry, cocktail hour, the first dance, tacky traditions, “save the date” invitation. |
| S307 - Music | To introduce vocabulary about music including styles and genres of music, instruments, artists and performance. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: song, track, tune, lyrics, verse, chorus, symphony, instruments, classical music, rock music, hip-hop, dance music, ambient music, country and western music, folk music, jazz, blues, electronic music, singer, songwriter, vocalist, backing singers, musician, band, orchestra, concert, live, recording, venue. |
| S308 - Astrology-and-Star-Signs | To introduce vocabulary about astrology and star signs. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: to be born under a sign, influence, to predict, to make a prediction, to tell the future, planets, stars, constellation, relationship, zodiac, horoscope, health, wealth, romance, career, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn. |
| S309 - Christmas-Celebrations | To introduce vocabulary about Christmas. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S310 - New-Year-Celebrations | To introduce vocabulary about New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking, To provide a listening for specific information activity, about New Year’s resolutions. |
| S311 - Easter | To introduce vocabulary about Easter. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: preach, disciple, bribe, betray, crucifixion, tomb, resurrect, heaven |
| S312 - Gardens-and-Gardening | To introduce vocabulary about gardens and gardening. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: grass, lawn, pond, fountain, flower, bush, hedge, soil, ground, seedlings, hoe, shovel, spade, pot planters, rake, lawnmower, fork, watering, pest, worm, weed |
| S313 - At-the-Theater | To introduce vocabulary about the theater. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: performance, playwright, foyer, auditorium, dialogue, prop, intermission, cast, to sell out, to run until a certain date, to rehearse, to put on a performance, to say your lines, to take place |
| S314 - Exercising | To introduce vocabulary about exercising. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: do a workout, warm up, stretch, increase your heart rate, lift weights, do yoga, run on a treadmill, play sports, fit, in shape, unfit, fitness. |
| S315 - Ramadan | To introduce vocabulary about Ramadan. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: fast, Quran, Koran, Muslim, mosque, Mecca, sawm, suhur, iftar, zakat, faith, pilgrimage, |
| S316 - At-the-Opera | To introduce vocabulary about the opera. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: adapt sth for sth, base sth on sth, intermission, act, aria, costume, libretto, performers, chorus, tenor, baritone, bel canto, prima donna, diva, recitative |
| S317 - At-the-Library | To introduce vocabulary about the library. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: magazine, periodical, academic journal, referenced collection, special collection, overdue, catalog, shelves, borrow, lend, due date, archives, microfiche, heritage, legal deposit |
| S318 - Friends-and-Friendship | To introduce vocabulary about friends and friendship. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: acquaintance, colleague, confidant, companion, honesty, empathy, trust, compassion, in common |
| S319 - ANZAC-Day | To introduce vocabulary about Easter. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: empire, soldier, navy, capture, victory, commemorate, respect, dawn, symbolize, veteran, ally, found, recognize, heroism |
| S320 - At-the-Drugstore-or-Pharmacy | To introduce vocabulary about the drugstore and pharmacy. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: chemist, medicine, over the counter, prescription, throat lozenge, antihistamine, eye drops, nasal spray, personal hygiene, cosmetics, baby products, hair care, comb, toothbrush, mouthwash, hairspray, cotton buds, dental floss, gel, moisturizer, the basics, drop down, bits and pieces, ready-to-eat. |
| S321 - Perception-of-Sports | To introduce vocabulary to talk about different sports and the way that they are viewed throughout the world. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S322 - Memorial-Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Memorial Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S323 - Labor Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Labor Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S324 - Presidents Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Presidents Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S325 - Women's Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Women's Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S401 - Celebrities-and-Fame | To introduce vocabulary around celebrities and fame. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S402 - Prejudice-and-Discrimination | To introduce vocabulary around prejudice and discrimination. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S403 - War-and-Conflict | To introduce vocabulary around war and conflict. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S404 - Marriage | To introduce vocabulary around marriage. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S405 - Body-Language-and-Gestures | To introduce vocabulary about body language. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: social interaction, nonverbal communication, to interpret, to convey something, to gesture, to shake hands, to nod your head, to shake your head, to point, eye contact, dominance, submission, physical space, physical movement , to stand tall, to slouch, to touch someone, to fidget, to fiddle, to cross your arms, to look down, cultural differences. |
| S406 - Fears-and-Phobias | To introduce vocabulary around fears and phobias. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: to fear, to be scared of, to dread, illogical, anxiety disorder, nerve-wracking, symptom, treatment, overwhelming, exaggerated, fight-or-flight, protective, avoidance, to overreact, a racing heartbeat, tingling sensation, to feel lightheaded, a churning stomach, panic attack. |
| S407 - Facial-Expressions | To introduce vocabulary about facial expressions. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: involuntarily, to frown, to smile, to snarl, to smirk, to grin, to blush, to blink, to wink, to pout, to gaze, to squint, to roll your eyes, to bat your lashes, to raise an eyebrow, flared nostrils, to press your lips together, to bite your lip, clenched jaw, to grit your teeth, gaping mouth, widened eyes, creased forehead, a faint smile, wrinkled nose, dilated pupils. |
| S408 - Religions | To introduce vocabulary about religions, religious beliefs and places of worship. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jew, atheist, mosque, church, temple, synagogue, imam, priest, belief, faith, God, afterlife, heaven, hell, sin, ritual, sacred, holy, holy book, scripture, origin of life, festival, offering, prayer, music , dance, meditation, mythology |
| S409 - The-Supernatural-and-Otherworldly | To introduce vocabulary about the supernatural and otherworldly. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: UFO, Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, unicorns, crop circles, skeptic, magic, haunted house, Evil Eye, clairvoyant, fortune teller, Ouija board, to read [tarot cards, tea leaves, a palm], to talk with the dead, to bring bad luck, shrine |
| S410 - Is-Sugar-Bad-For-Us? | To introduce vocabulary about sugar and diet. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S411 - Veganism-and-Vegetarianism | To introduce vocabulary about veganism and vegetarianism. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S412 - Should-Education-Be-Free? | To introduce vocabulary about education and public policy. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S413 - Euthanasia | To introduce vocabulary about euthanasia. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S414 - Corruption | To introduce vocabulary about corruption. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S415 - Poverty | To introduce vocabulary about poverty. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S416 - Working-Remotely-and-Online | To introduce vocabulary about working remotely and working online. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S417 - Working-as-an-Expat | To introduce vocabulary about working as an expatriate. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S418 - Generation X | To introduce vocabulary about Generation X. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S419 - Animal-Rights | To introduce vocabulary about animal rights. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S420 - Seven-Cardinal-Sins | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S421 – Gluttony-versus-Temperance | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S422 – Greed-versus-Charity-and-Generosity | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S423 – Sloth-versus-Diligence | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S424 – Wrath-versus-Patience | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S425 – Envy-versus-Kindness | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S426 – Pride-versus-Humility | To introduce vocabulary about various positive and negative character traits and types of behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S427 – Should-We-Ban-It | To introduce vocabulary to talk about whether things should or should not be banned. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S428 – Talking-about-Sexual-Harassment | To introduce vocabulary to talk about sexual harassment. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S429 – Discussing-the-Death-Penalty | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the death penalty and capital punishment. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S430 – Are-You-Liberal-or-Conservative? | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the liberal and conservative politic views. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S431 – Should-Children-Be-Vaccinated? | To introduce vocabulary to talk about vaccines and vaccination. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S432 – I-Don’t-Believe-in-God | To introduce vocabulary to talk about atheism and disbelief in gods. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S433 – That’s-a-Bad-Habit | To introduce vocabulary to talk about bad habits, and actions and behavior that annoys and bothers us. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S434 – Alternative-Medicine | To introduce vocabulary to talk about alternative medicine, therapies, and remedies. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S435 – You’re-Not-My-Type | To introduce vocabulary to talk about physical and mental characteristics and traits. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S436 - Bad-Manners | To introduce vocabulary to talk about bad manners and inappropriate behavior. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S437 - You-Can’t-Say-That! | To introduce vocabulary to talk about inappropriate, offensive, and insensitive language. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S438 - Does-Fair-Play-Matter? | To introduce vocabulary to talk about sports and fair play. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S439 - The-Unifying-Power-of-Sports | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the unifying power of sports. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S440 - Juneteenth | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Juneteenth. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S441 - Independence-Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Independence Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S442 - Veterans Day | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Veterans Day. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S501 - Immigration | To introduce vocabulary around immigration. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S502 - Crime-and-Criminals | To introduce vocabulary around crime and criminals. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S503 - Law-and-Order | To introduce vocabulary about law and order. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: law, court, lawyer, barrister, attorney, solicitor, legal aid, trial, witness, sentence, damages, verdict, guilty, innocent, defendant, prosecution, oath, jury, judge, death penalty. |
| S504 - Diet-and-Nutrition | To introduce vocabulary about diet and nutrition. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: underweight, overweight, physique, body mass index (BMI), active lifestyle, sedentary lifestyle, daily routine, required hours of sleep, obesity, metabolism, calorie/kilojoule, tiredness, sleeplessness, listlessness, protein, carbohydrate, fat (contained in food), cholesterol, salt, sugar, water, Omega-3, vitamins, anti-oxidants, added-sugar, coloring, preservatives, organic produce, processed foods, moderation, balanced diet, regular exercise, to binge, to fast, to check-up |
| S505 - Urban-Social-Issues | To introduce vocabulary about urban social issues. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: over population, ghetto, poverty, uneducated, health issues, drug dependency, addiction, alcohol, unemployment, infrastructure, youth, the elderly, obsolete, poor, crumbling, lack of access to something, investment in something, marginalized, isolated, run-down, homeless, social welfare, public programs, government departments, benefits / payments, long-term projects. |
| S506 - Violence-in-Modern-Society | To introduce vocabulary about violence in modern society. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: domestic abuse, assault, intimidation, neglect, violence against women, justice, victim, bullying, alcohol and drug-related violence, force, power, injury, harm, death, vigilante group, gun control, video games, media, cultural norms, law enforcement, police. |
| S507 - Psychological-Disorders | To introduce vocabulary about psychological disorders. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: mental health, eating disorders, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, anorexia, ADHD, PTSD, symptoms, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, panic attack, obsessive thoughts, fatigue, dizziness, suicide, mania, delusion, hallucination, diagnosis, medication, therapy, psychologist, psychiatrist. |
| S508 - Guns-and-Gun-Control | To introduce vocabulary about guns and gun control. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: weapon, semi-automatic weapon, bullet, shoot, firearm, rifle, pull the trigger, aim, ammunition, defend yourself, right to bear arms, proponent, opponent, civil liberty regulation, legislation, self-defence, law enforcement agency, rate of suicide, rate of homicide, massacre |
| S509 - Cosmetic-and-Plastic-Surgery | To introduce vocabulary about cosmetic and plastic surgery. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: have a face lift, get implants, remove wrinkles, get a tummy tuck, have a hair transplant, get botox, have a nose job, reduction, augmentation, rhinoplasty, filler treatments, liposuction |
| S510 - Global-Warming | To introduce vocabulary about global warming and climate change. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: industrialization, pollution, carbon dioxide, polar ice cap, ozone layer, greenhouse gas, greenhouse emissions, fossil fuel, Kyoto protocol, industrialized nation, developing world |
| S511 - National-Stereotypes | To introduce vocabulary about national and cultural stereotypes. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: make an assumption, a grain of truth, ignorance, naïve, generalize, belief, make a generalization, |
| S512 - Women's-Rights | To introduce vocabulary about women’s rights and feminism. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. Vocabulary introduced: activism, social movement, suffrage, tactic, pass a law, domestic violence, birth control, sexual harassment, maternity leave, advocate, inequality |
| S513 - Conspiracy-Theories | To introduce vocabulary about conspiracy theories. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S514 - Consumerism | To introduce vocabulary about consumerism. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S515 - Democracy | To introduce vocabulary about democracy. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S516 - Freedom-of-Speech | To introduce vocabulary about freedom of speech. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S517 - Millennials | To introduce vocabulary about millennials. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S518 - Saint Patrick's Day | To introduce vocabulary about Saint Patrick’s Day and Irish culture. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S519 - Cyberbullying | To introduce vocabulary about cyberbullying. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S520 - Stonehenge-and-Paganism | To introduce vocabulary about Stonehenge and paganism. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S521 - Baby-Boomers | To introduce vocabulary about Baby Boomers. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S522 - Truth-and-Lies | To introduce vocabulary about truth and lies. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S523 - Police-and-Law-Enforcement | To introduce vocabulary about police and law enforcement. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S524 - Privacy-and-Surveillance | To introduce vocabulary about privacy and surveillance. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S525 - Prisons-Jails-and-Correctional-Facilities | To introduce vocabulary about prisons, jails and correctional facilities. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S526 - Crimes-against-the-Person | To introduce vocabulary about crimes against the person. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S527 - Property-Crimes | To introduce vocabulary about property crimes. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S528 - Environmental-Issues | To introduce vocabulary about environmental issues. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S529 - Population-Growth | To introduce vocabulary about population growth. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S530 - Urbanization | To introduce vocabulary about urbanization. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S531 - Intensive-Farming | To introduce vocabulary about intensive farming. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S532 - Habitat-Destruction | To introduce vocabulary about habitat destruction. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S533 - Air-Pollution | To introduce vocabulary about air pollution. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S534 - Water-Pollution | To introduce vocabulary about water pollution. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S535 – Land-Degradation | To introduce vocabulary about land degradation. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S536 - Deforestation | To introduce vocabulary about deforestation. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S537 – Plastic-Pollution | To introduce vocabulary about plastic pollution. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S538 – Biodiversity-Loss | To introduce vocabulary about biodiversity loss. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S539 – Invasive-Species | To introduce vocabulary about invasive species. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S540 – Waste-Disposal-and-Recycling | To introduce vocabulary about waste disposal and recycling. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S541 – Environmental-Law | To introduce vocabulary about environmental law. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S542 – Environmental-Activism | To introduce vocabulary about environmental activism. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S543 – Should-Everyone-Speak-English? | To introduce vocabulary to talk about using English as a lingua franca. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S544 – Fake-News | To introduce vocabulary to talk about false or misleading information presented as news. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S545 – The-Right-to-Protest | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the right to protest. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S546 – Wealth-Disparity | To introduce vocabulary to talk about wealth disparity and the widening gap between the rich and the poor. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S547 – Modern-Parenting | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the decisions faced by parents raising children in the modern world. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S548 – Implicit-Biases | To introduce vocabulary to talk about implicit biases. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S549 – Food-Waste | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the harmful effects of food waste and ways to reduce it. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S550 – Personal-Privacy | To introduce vocabulary to talk about personal privacy and the trade-off between privacy and public safety. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S551 – Universal-Basic-Income | To introduce vocabulary to talk about universal basic income. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S552 – The-Cost-of-Education | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the price of education in different parts of the world and the consequences of student loan debt. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S553 - Are-You-Addicted-to-Screens? | To introduce vocabulary to talk about addiction to devices and to discuss the impacts that screen time is having on development. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S554 - Am-I-Entitled? | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the culture of the culture of entitlement. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S556 - Hollywood-Has-Nothing-to-Offer-Us | To introduce vocabulary to talk about Hollywood and its influence on the world. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S557 - Paid-Family-Leave | To introduce vocabulary to talk about paid family leave policies throughout the world. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S558 - The-Right-to-Self-Defense | To introduce vocabulary to talk about self-defense and when and how it is allowed. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S559 - Hate-Speech | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the concept of hate speech and how it should be viewed. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S560 - Remote-Working | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the pros and cons of remote working and its impact on society. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S561 - Gentrification | To introduce vocabulary to talk about the phenomenon of gentrification and its positive and negative consequences. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |
| S562 - The-Gig-Economy | To introduce vocabulary to talk about issues surrounding the gig economy and zero-hours contracts. To provide controlled and free tasks to promote fluency in speaking. |