Easy Topics

Here are some easy topics to talk about:

Supermarkets
Sports and Recreation
Pets and Animals
Food and Drink
Jobs and Career
Travel and Vacation
Short Readings about U.S. States
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Beginning: Speaking Tasks
 Task 101: Greetings and Introductions
 Task 102: Giving and Asking for Information
 Task 103: Talking about Classroom Items
 Task 104: Talking about Favorite Things
 Task 105: Talking about Family
 Task 106: Talking about Occupations
 Task 107: Expressing Likes and Dislikes
 Task 108: Describing People
 Task 109: Talking about Here and Now
 Task 110: Describing a Picture
 Task 111: Talking about Feelings and Health
 Task 112: Talking about Past Actions
 Task 113: Talking about Life Events
 Task 114: Closing a Conversation
 Task 115: Expressing Thanks
 Task 116: Talking about the Future
Vocabulary Topics
 Topic 117: Daily Activities
 Topic 118: Family and Relationships
 Topic 119: Sports
 Topic 120: Personal Items
 Topic 121: Body and Health
 Topic 122: House and Home
 Topic 123: Clothing
 Topic 124: Transportation
 Topic 125: Food
 Topic 126: Occupations
 Topic 127: Hobbies
 Topic 128: Colors
 Topic 129: Pets and Farm Animals
 Topic 130: Video: Unusual pets!
 More Speaking Situations
 Phrases for Conversation
Something to talk about
1. An interesting place you have been to recently

2. An interesting person you have met

3. What you would like to do when you get older

4. What you would like to learn in the future

5. A frightening experience you had when you were young

6. A person you like to spend time with

7. An exciting experience you had

8. A favorite pet

9. Something you like to do when you have free time

10. A place you would like to visit in the future

11. A person you would like to meet some day

12. A person who has influenced your life

13. Something you have never done but would like to do

14. Something you have done but never want to do again

15. An experience which made you laugh

16. An experience which made you cry

17. What you would do if you had a million dollars

18. What you would do if you were President of your country

19. A gift you could give others

20. A gift you would like someone to give you

21. A special talent you have

 Speaking Tasks: All Levels

Beginning Speaking Tasks

 Task 101: Greetings and Introductions
 Task 103: Talking about Classroom Items
 Topic 119: Talking about Sports
 Topic 126: Talking about Occupations
 More Topics for Conversation!

Intermediate Speaking Tasks

 Task 201: Describing Things
 Task 202: Narration (Telling about experiences)
 Task 203: Hypothetical Situations
 Task 204: Giving Opinions
 Articles to Talk about

Advanced Speaking Tasks

 Task 301: Articles for Discussion
 Task 302: Talk about Today's News
 Task 303: Talk about Current Topics
 Task 304: For Your Information: Articles
 More Advanced English Practice

Pronunciation Tasks
 Task 401: P and F sounds
 Task 402: Th sounds (voiceless)
 Task 403: Th sounds (voiced)
 Task 404: V sounds
 More Pronunciation Tasks

Grammar Tasks
 Task 501:
 Task 502:

Business English Tasks

 Task 601:
 Task 602

Idioms Tasks
 Task 701: Daily English lessons
 Hypothetical
What would you do if you were late for an important appointment?

What would you do if someone accused you of a crime you didn't commit?

What would you do if you got lost in an unfamiliar city?

What would you do if you left something in a locked building?

What would you do if your best friend stole something from you?

What would you do if you didn't have enough money to pay your bills?

What would you do if your children were caught shoplifting?

What would you do if your car got a flat tire on the freeway?

If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be?

If you could change one major historical event, what would it be?

Situation
Someone asks you a question you do not want to answer. What do you say?

You need to borrow some money from a friend. What do you say?

You broke your sister's favorite vase. What do you say?

You forgot your mother's birthday. What do you say when you see her?

You want to buy an item located behind the cashier. What do you say?

You arrive late to a meeting because you couldn't get a taxi. What do you say?

Your friend ?wiped out? while skiing and looks hurt. What do you say?

The man in the seat next to you is smoking. What do you say?

Your child is playing with matches. What do you say?

You need more time to finish an exam. What do you say to the teacher?
 Description
Describe a famous park or recreation area in your home country.

Describe an interesting neighbor you have had.

Describe something you could never give away.

Describe a place you will never forget.

Describe a sporting event you attended recently.

Describe a memorable birthday celebration.

Describe a place you go for recreation or exercise.

Describe your childhood home.

Describe someone you respect deeply.

Describe the nightlife in a city you are familiar with.

Narration
Tell about a recent interview.

Tell about a time when you lost something.

Tell about one of your fondest childhood memories.

Tell about a time when you lied to your parents, boss, or teacher.

Tell about a time when you were treated unfairly.

Briefly tell about a movie you saw recently.

Tell about something you made ?from scratch.?

Tell about a ?close call? you had recently.

Tell about something you wish had never happened.

Tell about a time when you inadvertently caused trouble for someone else.
 Opinion
What is your opinion about cellular phones?

What is your opinion about women in the military?

What is your opinion about a current politician?

What is your opinion about violence on television?

What is your opinion about fortune telling?

What is your opinion about the tabloids?

What is your opinion about legalizing marijuana?

What is your opinion about the welfare system?

What is your opinion about cloning?

What is your opinion about recycling?

Instructions
Tell how to find something on the Internet.

Tell how to feed family members who drop by unexpectedly.

Tell how to dump a boyfriend/girlfriend.

Tell how to get from your house to the supermarket.

Tell what to do in an earthquake.

Tell how to get someone to fall in love with you.

Tell how to make a paper airplane.

Tell how to get a good table at a restaurant.

Tell how to get a discount on an expensive item.

Tell how to discipline an unruly child.

 Speaking Tasks
1. Introduce yourself to a partner Have a short conversation Close the conversation politely

2. Start a conversation with a person you haven't seen for a while Respond appropriately to good news or

bad news Ask questions to get more information

3. Ask your partner for advice Listen to advice/suggestions Respond to advice/suggestions

4. Give your partner advice Make suggestions Respond to his/her concerns

5. Give your opinion on a particular course of action Support your opinion

6. Ask yes/no questions Respond to yes/no questions appropriately

7. Make invitations and offers Respond positively or negatively (but politely)

8. Make requests Respond positively or negatively (but politely)

9. Explore the pros and cons of an issue Discuss your opinions in detail

10. Choose the best option for a course of action Tell why your choice is better than the alternatives

Phrases for Conversation - Low Beginning

 Greetings
 Introducing self
 Introducing people
 Identifying people, things
 Classroom questions
 Asking for information
 Giving information
 Simple sentences
 Simple questions
 Numbers and counting
 Talking about family
 Talking about favorite things
 Talking about here and now
 Describing people
 Telling time
 Talking about past actions
 Talking about the future
 Talking about life events
 Talking about feelings/health
 Expressing likes and dislikes
 Simple shopping
 Contractions
 Short questions and answers
 Closing a conversation
 Expressing thanks
 Situation: At the store
 Describing a picture
 Talking about occupations

Phrases for Conversation - High Beginning

 Introducing others
 Encouraging words
 Buying and selling
 American numbers and prices
 Making suggestions
 Making plans for the weekend
 Asking for favors
 Asking for repetition
 Requesting
 Inviting
 Offering
 Talking about abilities
 Expressing possibility
 Talking about locations
 Asking for directions
 Giving directions
 Asking about place/location
 Talking about travel
 Descriptions
 Like / would like / look like / be like
 Comparing things
 Questions and expressions with time
 Count and non-count nouns in context
 Using measure words
 Telephone talk
 Narrating

Phrases for Conversation - Low Intermediate

 Conversation starters
 Rejoinders
 Giving opinions
 Agreeing/disagreeing
 Asking for details
 Asking permission
 Asking for and Giving Advice
 Sequencing
 Speaking hypothetically
 Discussing Sensitive Topics
 Accepting and Refusing
 Expressions for Description
 Indirect Requests
 Tag Questions

Phrases for Conversation - High Intermediate

 Supporting opinions
 Exploring options
 Contrasting
 Classifying
 Discussion techniques
 Elaborating
 Clarifying
 Interrupting
 Giving instructions
 Simple presentations
 Checking for Understanding
 Conceding to Make a Point
 Analyzing Problems

Phrases for Conversation - Advanced

 Commenting
 Paraphrasing