10 Best Speaking Activities for ESL Students

10 Best Speaking Activities for ESL Students | For all ages and levels

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In this video I show you 10 of the best speaking activities for the ESL classroom. The 10 activities are designed for all ages, from kids to teens and even adults.
When we ask our students what skill they'd like to improve they almost always say, speaking. Not reading. Not listening and not writing. Luckily, students love doing speaking activities in class and over the last 12 years I've designed a lot. In this video, I have put together 10 that have worked the best during my time as an English Teacher.
These tasks are not designed for any level in particular so you can adapt them depending on whether you're working with beginner or advanced learners.
Chapters for this video:
0:00 Intro
1:36 First Activity
2:50 Second Activity
3:36 Third Activity
4:11 Fourth Activity
5:06 Fifth Activity
6:12 Sixth Activity
7:04 Seventh Activity
8:21 Eighth Activity
8:55 Ninth Activity
10:00 Tenth Activity
11:38 Outro

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@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

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@JackieBolen 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great ideas! My favourites are the ones that get students out of their seats, moving around the classroom and talking to their classmates. Basically, student-centred to the max.

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

It's all about the student centered approach!!!

@teresadisomma4526 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video, thanks a lot, very clear and funny. And sweet! And straight to the point! Thanks xxx

@MrRichclifford 2 жыл бұрын

Really great and simple ideas to get students speaking. Thanks!

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Niall! 😉

@tettyherawati4999 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome... I like the way you teach ng the class really... I will try.

@vitaenglish7129 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful video, thanks for putting it together. Loved the clock montage :)

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Let me know which speaking activity works for you. 😀🙇

@academiaminerva1712 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie! Amazing!!!!

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@benjamincollet4512 Жыл бұрын

I found this video to be very well crafted as well as being informative. Thank you for your time, you're of great help!

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

It's definitely one of my more popular videos. I'm happy it's so useful for so many people!

@danaalston1420 Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@roloduarte3100 8 ай бұрын

I love your channel and the way you teach mate. Thanks a million.

@CharliesLessons 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that comment, makes me happy!

@Cristinact 3 ай бұрын

It is strange to practise by yourself but believe me, that's how I learned!

@CharliesLessons 3 ай бұрын

It's definitely worth a try!

@KarolArredondo-js4hl 21 күн бұрын

So do i

@Ibevolvenow 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Super helpful!

@CharliesLessons 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@danubiagalvao6657 11 ай бұрын

Such a helpful video, thanks a bunch!

@CharliesLessons 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@animeandmanymore7957 Жыл бұрын

Thank you honestly, your videos are so helpful! I'm going to be starting a speaking club so currently searching for ideas))

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

I've got lots of other videos on speaking activities on my channel. Good luck with the speaking club!

@renewableenglish 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thanks for the shout out.

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

No problem Sir Harry!

@jvtraductor 3 ай бұрын

Great ideas Charlie. Thanks for sharing.

@CharliesLessons 3 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@mahfuzasultonova1955 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, thanks a million for this amazing video.

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the feedback, hope it's useful for you.

@zaidsailm7373 26 күн бұрын

We will do it me and my hananooo😊

@parisaahmadi59 Ай бұрын

I liked your activities. All of them are clear and understandable to get students to speak. I liked money in my bag and taboo activity 😊 Thank you for making the video.

@CharliesLessons Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@yenitzafiguera8058 2 жыл бұрын

loved it. Thanks :)

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Any particular speaking activity you preferred?

@armiegracetuto454 9 ай бұрын

This were incredibly amazing activities that I will probably going to try on my students.

@CharliesLessons 9 ай бұрын

That's really encouraging to hear, thank you for the comment!

@shamacaldwell7743 2 күн бұрын

Really helpful thanks

@collinsfemmville1067 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you explained the games and t sound useful for all ages , I'm going to use it today

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

@tatianachekushkina7063 20 күн бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you❤❤❤

@CharliesLessons 12 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@AislinnNiChurraidhin Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, thank you! Great ideas to play with

@CharliesLessons Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lolisarabiac 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently discovered your channel. This is genius! So helpful. This is the most difficult task for my students. However, would you recommend using dictionaries with those students who don’t know much vocabulary? Regards from Écija, Seville, .

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use dictionaries myself with low level learners. You as the teacher need to decide what vocabulary they need to get by at the beginning. Focus on high-frequency words. Once they are at a higher level then you can start widening their range.

@adeolababatunde2766 Жыл бұрын

Man you had me rolling I loved this video🤣. This video also gave me some great ideas that I'm going to incorporate into my next lesson so thank you.

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

What an awesome comment. So happy you're going to use it in your class, let me know which activity you decide to use.

@khatuusi575 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for such interesting activities with great examples. I was confused what should I suggest for my students, but now I'm so motivated and excited. Also thank you for being so positive

@CharliesLessons 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@Kdija89 Ай бұрын

Wonderful ideas! I like your background music. It gives.the video a more sophisticated atmosphere.

@CharliesLessons Ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@StephanieSchabad 5 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot Charlie !

@CharliesLessons 4 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

@tripujipangestuti1203 2 жыл бұрын

Thank youu.. I love the monkeys in my bag .. the most inspirative activity.

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind! Go check out Renewable English as it was his idea!

@johnnyi1337 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking is by far the most difficult to learn. As a native speaker, our advantage lies in speaking so that is the only thing I teach. There's more to it than most would think. For example, you've got to be knowledgeable on enough topics to talk about more than just that surface level stuff that you demonstrated in the mirror lol.

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously the mirror was just a joke but you're right, to be able to speak you must also have something to say! And you can't speak on much at all if you're not knowledgeable enough in general.

@johnnyi1337 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharliesLessons yup! Many of my students seek to improve their English by focusing on pronunciation and vocab. After a handful of lessons, they usually tell me that the interesting topics that we discuss really helps them "unlock" their potential

@carlstevens542 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. I'm also from Bath and a Director of Studies... but I live in Italy.

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, snap! Whereabouts in Italy are you working?

@carlstevens542 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharliesLessons Viterbo, in Lazio, about an hour's drive from Rome.

@Olga_Zhernovenkova Ай бұрын

Thank you a lot for the wide range of spoken activities, excellent ❤

@CharliesLessons Ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@Olga_Zhernovenkova Ай бұрын

@@CharliesLessons wow, thank you for reply, appreciate 🙏🤗

@samiabeauty76 11 ай бұрын

Thank you I like this vedios

@CharliesLessons 11 ай бұрын

So nice of you to say!

@graong1082 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@CharliesLessons 5 ай бұрын

Welcome

@jazminew38 2 жыл бұрын

I think listening i the most difficult to master not just for learners but for everyone....they hear but not listen1

@hana4072 4 ай бұрын

Hello Charli,thx for your fantastic video. How can we work on our speaking in English?

@CharliesLessons 4 ай бұрын

Daily Conversations: Engage in regular conversations with native speakers or language exchange partners to practice and improve fluency. Listen Actively: Regularly listen to English podcasts, news, or audiobooks to expose yourself to different accents, vocabulary, and speech patterns. Mimic Pronunciation: Repeat sentences or passages from English speakers to work on pronunciation and intonation. Utilize Language Apps: Leverage language-learning apps that provide speaking exercises and feedback to enhance your oral skills. Record Yourself: Record and review your spoken English to identify areas for improvement and track progress over time. Join Discussion Groups: Participate in online forums or discussion groups where you can share opinions and ideas in English, gaining valuable speaking practice. Watch English Films/TV Shows: Pay attention to the dialogue, mimic expressions, and immerse yourself in the language to improve comprehension and conversational skills.

@nogalandau 2 жыл бұрын

Loving KZfaq

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@chaundraoden4106 5 ай бұрын

This is helpful for students who already know how to read and speak in English. What about students just entering the country who do not know how to read or speak any English at all?

@CharliesLessons 5 ай бұрын

I am planning a speaking activities video for beginners.

@thaonguyen-ly9kw 8 ай бұрын

❤❤

@victoriablanas2704 Ай бұрын

I love dancing.

@CharliesLessons 25 күн бұрын

Yes this is the false sentence!

@Kyuimmo 2 ай бұрын

my speaking exam is tmrw wish me luck!

@CharliesLessons 2 ай бұрын

You're going to smash it!

@ZajaOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hahahah when he gave some time to the poor watches who can’t smile 😂

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

Light a candle for all those clocks out there....😭😭

@kenanhemidli9751 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. It could be better if you speak more loudly.

@CharliesLessons 11 ай бұрын

Will do

@thehomeeconomistskitchen9307 8 ай бұрын

I could not understand activity number three. Can you make a separate video for that?

@CharliesLessons 8 ай бұрын

The name of the game is Taboo. I'm sure you can find some info elsewhere that's clearer.

@liqaamoh6243 2 жыл бұрын

Um do you know how much levels there are for low people could you please respond thank you. 😊😀

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean what are the low levels of English?

@EmersonSilva-mt7yf Жыл бұрын

i love dancing

@CharliesLessons 11 ай бұрын

Yes this is the false sentence!

@nyashavasco8983 10 ай бұрын

Am teaching my student how to speak English but I have find out that it's still a long process .what other tactics can I use to help her

@CharliesLessons 10 ай бұрын

Make sure you give the student regular practice. You must be patient.

@aidaalo 2 жыл бұрын

Pineapple on pizza got me gagging! LOOOL

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Do you put pineapple on your pizza??

@aidaalo 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharliesLessons hell no! Talking about death penalty in a class full of sleepy teens sounds way more appealing than pineapple on pizza 😅

@selmahadjazzem8578 5 ай бұрын

The ideas are brilliant but the music is annoying

@CharliesLessons 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. My videos since then don't have music.

@cecemepls0 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t even notice the music until I read this comment 🤦‍♀️ Now I’m fixating on it….I gotta stop going to the comment section 😂

@parkerkristofer3579 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. But could you please make your video louder, please

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

Yes my latest videos don't include background music.

@user-iz8kr9rj9q 3 ай бұрын

I have never been surfing.

@CharliesLessons 3 ай бұрын

I HAVE been surfing, try again!

@KhaledMohamed-tu2cb Жыл бұрын

How can I ever repay you mate.

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

Well, you can join my channel, helps me get a coffee! kzfaq.info/love/k-S5z3RNhx9a8UUzeQbDggjoin

@taitruong7548 11 ай бұрын

You don’t love dancing, do you?

@CharliesLessons 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@iammovingtokorea Жыл бұрын

You've never been surfing. Right?

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

Nope, guess again!

@Ali-gl8ql Жыл бұрын

You have never been surfing

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

YOU, you are the first person that has actually answered the question in the video! However, I HAVE been surfing. Guess again!

@christycpb Жыл бұрын

@@CharliesLessons I had never been surfing

@jbloveday9538 11 ай бұрын

You love dancing?

@CharliesLessons 11 ай бұрын

@@jbloveday9538 Yes, this is the false sentence!

@briangunn21 Жыл бұрын

What if it is a mickey mouse clock?

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

MIND BLOWN

@teresapolebaker2601 9 ай бұрын

I don't believe that your name is Charlie 😁

@CharliesLessons 9 ай бұрын

I mean...I could send you my passport?

@teresapolebaker2601 9 ай бұрын

@@CharliesLessons BTW I've been teaching for a very very long time, but I love your ideas and fun presentation

@hninthazinpwint4572 10 ай бұрын

Please fix your mic.I cant hear properly

@CharliesLessons 10 ай бұрын

My latest videos have better audio.

@hninthazinpwint4572 10 ай бұрын

@@CharliesLessons Thank u

@anastasiakalafat1736 2 жыл бұрын

so quiet

@CharliesLessons 2 жыл бұрын

Is my voice too quiet?

@noraceciliaparrales2246 Жыл бұрын

Habla muy rapido😕

@CharliesLessons Жыл бұрын

Para este vídeo también tengo subtítulos en castellano.

@isroilmirabdullayev3139 7 ай бұрын

Not given😂

@tylerdurden2424 2 ай бұрын

This video could have been 4 minutes long. Jesus

@CharliesLessons 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!😀