Public speaking

This interactive activity presents us video examples of famous speeches. It uses examples from these speeches to define and illustrate seven techniques we can use to win over our audiences.

Speaking (KET)

Work in pairs. Student A, here is some information about a clothes shop. Student B, you don’t know anything about the clothes shop, so you want to ask A some questions about it. Now B, ask A your…

Speaking 01

Oscar Wilde talks about the dreadful rumours and scandals involving Dorian, but he is never specific. He never mentions Dorian’s actual sins. Wilde does not set a limit to the reader’s imagination.…

Speaking bank

Speaking (PET)

Look at the pictures. Work with another student and choose one of the pictures. Study your picture for one minute. Then tell each other about your picture. Here are some questions to help you: Who is in…

Speaking bank

Speaking bank

Speaking bank

Speaking - sport

Prepare a short talk about a sport. Use these questions to help you. Use a dictionary for new words. What is the name of the sport? Is it an individual sport or are there teams? Where do people do this…

Speaking - Interview

Imagine you are going to interview a famous performer, e.g. an actor or a musician. Write some questions, then find out the answers. Ask and answer the questions with another student. Example: What was…