10 Speaking Activities for Adults, Advanced English Learners and University Students ESL Classes

[@etacude]

Watch this video on 10 Sight Word Games for Young Learners! 😋 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaaTqIicfJalipI

[@eduguidekeerthana24]

Pls give activities that can be given online to improve english language proficiency among higher secondary students

[@karinabiles3800]

Wow - took me a while to find someone as passionate and clear about English as I am, but this is going to help me center myself . After 30 years of teaching this kind of input is valuable to keep things interesting and dynamic!! I bought you a coffee!!

[@etacude]

Thank you so much, Karina! 🥰🙏 Let me know if there are any other topics or ways that I could help teachers out there.

[@caiorasina7346]

I've played "I have never" with my students as a drinking game, but with water instead. It was a good idea, but they all had to use the restroom after 15 minutes of gaming hahahahahaha

[@etacude]

Haahaha! I can imagine. The idea behind some of the drinking games is to have fun and be social which works great in the classroom. ~ minus the alcohol 😆

[@zeidicarcor8692]

Hi! Could you please explain to me how to play that game?

[@yaran8128]

I'm so lucky that I've discovered this amazing channel recently .. I spend hours watching your videos and planning to apply everything I am acquiring here in my class .. thank you ❤

[@etacude]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support Yara! I hope and can share some more good content in the future. Do you have any requests or questions? 😊😄

[@yaran8128]

In the process of teaching and as a first-year teacher willing to be better , I will face some difficulties and have tens , if not hundreds of questions 😅 I appreciate your help .. ❤

[@lindalinda-sh6pd]

Hello, Eric, i am linda from Algeria. I am a teacher of English. Your videos have been of great benefit to me. I am very grateful.

[@etacude]

Hi, Linda! So happy to hear that! :D I'll try to make more useful content in the future!

[@lindalinda-sh6pd]

Thank you, Eric !

[@rubinashaheen6376]

Being a college level teacher, i find this video very effective and useful. Thank you for making this video.

[@etacude]

Glad it was helpful Rubina!

[@shalakagaikwad8813]

Thank you for all these activities! I have used many of these activities in my own English speaking sessions. My students have enjoyed themselves throughout activities. I follow you for more and more amazing English learning activities. Love from India!

[@etacude]

Thank you so much for the great support and kind words, Shalaka. 😊 I'll make sure to share more good ideas and activities in the future. 👍

[@kex1853]

I have received the 250 conversation starter questions, through my email and transferred to my drive. Thank you, An absolute champion, great lecturer and well spoken. Regards

[@etacude]

Ah! Happy to hear! All the best K Ex!

[@Llighter22]

I’m struck the fact you have so many ideas for learning. Thank you and thank you a lot. I use the ideas that you has got together for all your teaching.

[@etacude]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏 I hope to share some more good ideas in the future! 😊

[@foquitosilo1081]

I really love the way you explain the videos. You are a such as good teacher! Thanks for that! Keep on doing please!

[@etacude]

Thank you Foquito 😊 I'm planning to make a series of videos where I also show students doing the activity. I hope it can help other teachers out there. 👍

[@richmck007]

Man, I’ve been a teacher for 29 years in Europe and have just come across your video. Some great ideas indeed. Well done! I’ll be watch you like a naughty pupil at the back of the class, but in the positive sense!

[@etacude]

Haha! So happy to read your comment, Rich! 😄 It's great that such an experienced teacher like yourself is out looking for more content or ideas. I appreciate all the support. 🙏

[@richmck007]

@@etacude We have to. If not, we dry up. And besides, we need to be entertained ourselves as well, so why not diversify. It is what I train and teach. Sell yourself… It actually works!

[@etacude]

@@richmck007 Great advice! I'll take it to heart. 😃 Thanks Rich!

[@yuriyarin4027]

Great video. I would argue that the reason to ask for feedback is not only to show them that what they say has value, that should be understood in general, but to motivate them in all activities to be fully engaged. You might think that it is the same thing, but if you think of that student who spends far too much time being distracted by their mobile phone, this is how you get them to stop being on their phone and participate.

[@etacude]

Great point Yuri! Without a reason to perform and no motivation to improve, students will lose interest and not work as hard. By giving them consistent feedback that reflects on their ability and work, learners will be more engaged. :)

[@graong1082]

Thank you. I’m an English teacher here in Japan this helps a lot. Thanks for the idea I subscribed.

[@etacude]

Thanks for subscribing! I hope to share more useful ideas! :)

[@themichael3105]

I've been teaching in China for 10 years. Came across your channel. Good stuff! Subscribed. Cheers

[@etacude]

Excellent Michael! I am busy with more exciting videos to follow soon!

[@priyanka3608]

Thank you so much for your videos..I'm studying to be an ESL teacher..your videos help me a lot and have great ideas that I incorporate in my assignment..keep sharing

[@etacude]

Glad you like it Priyanka! Let me know if there is anything I can help you with. 😀

[@priyanka3608]

@@etacude Thank you so much for your reply and your willingness to help... Would let you know for sure if any help needed.

[@BreakingEnglish]

@@priyanka3608 I'd be happy to help as well :) good luck with everything

[@mannyponce2230]

Pecha Kucha sounds dope! I'm trying it today with a student. I'm going to ad changing the tenses in which he will have to escribe what's on the pics. Thank you for the tips! 💯

[@etacude]

That's a great idea, Manny! Once your students reach a certain level many of these games can be modified to challenge them more. Thank you for the idea! 😃🙏

[@nathangisham.851]

I have to say, Thank you so much for your guidance. Extremely useful and highly appreciated for sharing these.

[@etacude]

Thank you for your kind words, Nathangisha! Good luck with your classes and let me know if you need help with anything else. 🙏

[@nickfreeway2]

Hey! may I add something. In "hobby expert" I think that it would be more interesting for younger students to talk about a video game and how to play it! I find that younger students are more keen on talking about video games rather than hobbies now a days ) Thanks for those ideas! very helpfull!

[@etacude]

Hi Nick! I totally agree. It's something I've been thinking over, whether to include games or not. I have in the past allowed students to talk about games. Because it can be interesting when they explain the dynamics of the games, the items, opponents, characters, they use unique vocabulary and talk about the strategy involved. In some cases it worked out really well. If you know your students and believe that it is something that they are passionate about by all means use it! 😆 What I found though is that in practice a lot of students weren't creative at all, only using it as a lazy attempt to talk about something simple. In some cases they didn't think about it all gave the same answers about practice and shooting. I also want them to show off hobbies and skills in real life, to move them a bit away from gaming. I teach in South Korea and as you might know, gaming is huge here. I want them to share other parts of their lives. TLDR; If students are passionate about something, USE it because that can be used to get excited about English. But, don't let students used it as a lazy excuse.

[@fernandadelrio5508]

I liked these activities a lot, one or two I've done, but it's a wonder to have different fun ideas all in one video. Thank you!!

[@etacude]

Awesome Fernando del Rio!

[@planforfunESL]

'They have to speak for one minute otherwise you'll get very angry.' 😂😂😂 Sounds like something I would do! I've been so busy I've only had the chance to see this now. My favourites from your list are 'Phone games' (with pictures) and 'Just a minute'. Keep up the good work! ❤️

[@etacude]

Hi Kristina! Thank you for the encouragement! I've got a video coming out tomorrow that I hope will be okay. 😁

[@EnglishDanny]

Great video Etacude. Thanks for the tips.

[@etacude]

Thanks for the support Danny!

[@purplearmy6397]

Thank u so much...I am about to start my job as a speaking partner and this help me alot

[@etacude]

Good luck, Purple Army! I hope it goes well! 🙏😊

[@user_9697]

These speaking activities sounds practical and I like how they can value the learner's personal experiences. I wish I was your student! hahaha

[@etacude]

Haha Thanks Migeum :D How are you doing btw? These days I'm not too worried about the virus in Korea but the schools and economy. Hope you're staying positive and doing well! 🤗

[@user_9697]

I try to distract myself from the tons of constant news about the virus because it makes me feel depressed :( I hope you are safe and well!

[@etacude]

Yeah! We should ise this time to do something we like and make the best out of it! 😁 파이팅!

[@humbertosolorzano9842]

Me and my guys love Pecha Kucha. thank you Etacude

[@etacude]

It's such a great game for fluency! Thank you for commenting Humberto 😊

[@t.nisreenarafatelhelou8050]

I really like the Survey activity and twenty questions they activate students and make fun. Thank you.

[@YuliiaTrepez]

It's the most amazing activities I have ever heard. Many thanks for sharing.🙃🙂🙂

[@leto3876]

Thanks for sharing these activities. All of them sound great. Will definitely try em 😊

[@etacude]

A belated thank you for watching!

[@makhbubasharipova8510]

Thank u so much!👍

[@karlbrandondanteni2334]

I am a big fan bro. I love your tips and i am going to use them tomorrow

[@deepthidolamulla3629]

I am studying to be a English teacher. Those tips are excellent. Thank you so much

[@etacude]

I'm so proud of you looking up ideas and preparing to be a great teacher, Deepthi! Join us on the Sunday live stream at 1 pm on GMT if you have any questions about teaching. :)

[@MarcosVinicius-hp3qq]

How long are you in college for?

[@Sebabs32Unbox]

Hello Erick, Excellent video. All my students, advances and even beginners love the PECHA KuCHA game. Thanks for that

[@etacude]

So happy to hear that! ☺️ I hope to share more useful activities in the future! 🙏

[@zandramaebastarde3286]

Finally! These activities are so fun and awesome. I should've found these sooner:)) Thanks!

[@etacude]

Happy you found me Zandra 😊 and I hope your students enjoy the games.

[@zandramaebastarde3286]

@@etacude I'm definitely going to follow you:))

[@ДжавгаратБаширова]

Красавчик, Эрик! You are great!

[@TEFLLemon]

Hi Eric, I'm writing a 180-Hour Higher Certificate in TESOL and I'm referencing various videos within the course for trainees to watch to learn more. Is it OK for me to include a link in my course for TEFL Lemon trainees to learn more about teaching adults?

[@etacude]

Hi Lemon, sure! Feel free to share the link. 😃👍

[@terezakabelova4782]

Perfect, Thank you!🎉

[@claudianowakowski]

Great ideas. I'm going to try some of these

[@etacude]

Hope your students enjoy them! 😊

[@kex1853]

great video. big up to the proudly safas teaching abroad. lockdown has been great

[@etacude]

Great meeting more saffas. 😊 I feel so out of touch so I really need to get back home soon. 🏡

[@kex1853]

If home can bring you the same joy as it does abroad I would say follow, if not, you know where to stay

[@seancunningham4262]

So useful, thank you! I appreciate the video a lot!

[@etacude]

You're welcome Sean!

[@chengtingcai5772]

Thanks very much! Useful activities and really fun!

[@margaretpalenglocano6243]

Thank you for this.I'm gonna use it tomorrow.

[@etacude]

Let me know how it went!

[@annakotryakova]

Thank you, Eric! Your videos are inspiring!

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching Anna! I'll try to make a variety of videos in the future! 😃

[@TheLanguageLady]

I really like that you made a video for advanced students as they can easily be ignored while trying to help newcomer and beginner students. I'm a HUGE fan of PBL. I used to incorporate a genius hour where they could research any topic and present their findings in innovative ways.

[@etacude]

I like the idea of Genius hour. I actually need to do some research because the topic for my livestream this Sunday is PBL.

[@marianopaniagua3514]

Excellent choices! Thank you.

[@etacude]

Thank you Mariano! 😃

[@Jasmine_Namwijit]

Thank you so much for sharing. It's very useful.

[@English_Cake]

thank you for all your effort and help.

[@etacude]

My pleasure Gamal! I hope it helps! :)

[@ace2044]

Amazing ideas and amazing teacher - your students are very lucky and so are we to see your channel.

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, Ace! 😄 I hope that I can share more useful ideas in the future! 🙏

[@magic4you303]

Great video. Many of these ideas will be useful with my groups!

[@etacude]

Thank you Bartira! I have another activities video coming out on Thursday. 😄

[@marinatrach7392]

You are the best! Thank you! :)

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, Marina! 🙏

[@barbarabird4432]

How can I download the conversation starters? Repeatedly, All I get is the page where you join. I thought once I joined I could download it. Thanks for your help!

[@etacude]

Hi Barbara. Once you join, you'll receive an email to join, then a welcome email. At the bottom of the welcome email you'll see all the downloads for the channel. Please let me know if there are still issues.

[@leilapahlevan5736]

These were so helpful thank you 👏🏻

[@etacude]

Happy if they help, Leila! 😊

[@alpharomeo9225]

Really nice ideas Eric. Thanks!

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching! 😊 I hope your students enjoy the games.

[@williamf2823]

this is really awesome.. thanks for the tips!

[@etacude]

Sorry for the late reply William! Thank you for your kind comment. :) I really appreciate it!

[@selimsaglam1020]

This is the best channel I have ever seen . No doubt !

[@etacude]

Thank you for your kind comment, Selim! 😊🙏

[@dawnofthethirdworld]

What a great video! Thank you!

[@etacude]

Glad you enjoyed it Ariada! I hope to make more useful videos for you. :)

[@funnyashu9360]

You are great trainer sir , i have been following your instructions ❤️ it's useful for most of the students ❤️

[@etacude]

Thank you for your kind words, Ashu! 🙏 I hope to share more future content in the future.

[@funnyashu9360]

@@etacude sir can i have your instagram I'd because i want to talk to you

[@funnyashu9360]

@@etacude sir you made me your fan sir please give your instagram I'd if it's possible.....???

[@etacude]

@@funnyashu9360 Sure! My Instagram link is in the description of my videos. My IG is etacude1

[@funnyashu9360]

@@etacude thank you so much for your response sir ❤️ I'll text to over there

[@Yus-b9e]

You're a life saver

[@etacude]

I'm happy to share! Thank you for watching!

[@rashaabdellatef4280]

Eric I need your help please Can you tell me what to do in the international day for grade one and two ...... can you help me What songs I can play for them 🥺🥺 or what to do ....I have no ideas 💡 and I'd like to thank you deeply 😊😊😊😊 for your meaningful tips that help me really ...

[@etacude]

Hi Rasha! Try out the KZbin channel ~ supersimplesongs! I'm sure you'll find some fun songs there.

[@carolinagallas9285]

Loved it!

[@yaniprimajani2672]

Thanks for excellent ideas!

[@etacude]

I hope they help, Yani! Also, I'll release a new video on 10 Writing Activities on Tuesday that I think you will enjoy. :D

[@saumyashukla5956]

Thanks for this video! Lot's of love from India .....

[@etacude]

Thank you Saumya! I recently did a video with a great teacher from India that I will release soon. 😃

[@saumyashukla5956]

@@etacude I'm eagerly waiting.

[@ekaterinaplotnikova857]

Thank you🙂

[@etacude]

Happy if it helps Ekaterina! 😊

[@learnarabicwithwaed545]

Thank you so much ❤🎉

[@maramezina1094]

Thank for this useful video

[@etacude]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenpoveda29]

Thank you for all the great ideas. Any other activities to work with just one person? I am teaching one student who wants to practice speaking and pronunciation.

[@etacude]

I think that's a great idea for a future video Karen. I'll look into it and make something in the next week or 2. 😃

[@karenpoveda29]

@@etacude thank you so much, I've really enjoyed and found your videos useful

[@KoreanChatterbox]

에릭선생님, 감사합니다. 건강하게 지내시기 바랍니다.

[@etacude]

네! 감사합니다! Thank you for caring. 🤗

[@rezagoodarzi6087]

Your ideas are wonderful !

[@etacude]

I hope they work well 🙏

[@ironaze27]

Thanks!!

[@etacude]

Happy to help, Lefa. 😊

[@bharatbgl]

Your awesome buddy .. thanks a ton ..

[@etacude]

Thanks Bharat!! I hope the activities help. I'll release more such videos in the future! 👍

[@bharatbgl]

@@etacude Please do :) ... I'll always be there to support you and your channel ...

[@komalakr2087]

Tqu soo much sir. After Dasara holidays how I ask questions to students plz send me.🙏🏿

[@herdianiyusrika1448]

thanks bro, you've saved me

[@etacude]

Happy to help, Herdiani! 😊🙏

[@altayasgarov3742]

I wonder if it is only me or someone else as well likens this guy to Magnus Carlsen. Damn, they are so alike and plus the way they speak.

[@etacude]

Wow! What a wonderful compliment, Altay! We are so fortunate to have grandmasters on KZbin to explain chess. When I was learning I only had books with openings and the occasional teacher to help me. 😄🙏

[@altayasgarov3742]

@@etacude Hello, wonderful person. I've watched some of your videos and found them so interesting that I plan to implement some of your techniques in my classrooms. Thank you for that, I really appreciate it. As regards Magnus Carlsen, I have a habit to spot similarities among people in their appearance and then to check if their voices also sound alike. And guess what, I've ascertained the more physical appearances of people look like each other the more their voice tones overlap.

[@kotyjenny]

Thank you

[@etacude]

You're welcome, Jenny! :)

[@lavinghafoor945]

Perfect 🤩

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, Lavin! 😊 I hope your students enjoy the activities. 🙏

[@kelkel1781]

Thank you so much 😊 this is great 👍 By the way, are you planning to do a video for teaching all macro skills to adult low level students

[@etacude]

Thanks and keep watching Kel Kel!

[@samarchism]

Phone game with pictures is such a good idea.

[@etacude]

Thank you, James! Sorry, I only found your comment now, almost 1 year later. :)

[@sabrinaatamenia6396]

Hello out there, it's been a long time I really miss your fruitful videos 💕

[@etacude]

So happy to have you back, Sabrina! 😊 I'll try to share more usefup content in the future! 🙏

[@sabrinaatamenia6396]

@@etacude my pleasure ♥️ we can't wait to watch them all

[@teacherdaniel3219]

pretty nice activities, thanks a lot

[@etacude]

Thanks David! I hope they work out. 😃

[@codellocold-flame6758]

nice ideas by the way good job

[@etacude]

Thanks Codello! I'm currently busy with the 'Writing Activities' video which I hope you'll find interesting. 😄😊

[@tintupg4781]

Really informative sir !

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, tintu! 🙏

[@kex1853]

could not get to the 250 starter questions. it opens up to someones newsletter please assist

[@etacude]

Hi K Ex, that my newsletter. You should get it along with all the other resources I have shared in the welcoming email. If it still doesn't work let me know and I'll send it to you myself!

[@kadirikhalid4251]

Thank you brother.

[@etacude]

It's my pleasure! New video tomorrow. :)

[@marianalima4659]

Great ideas, thanks :)

[@etacude]

Thanks for watching Mariana Lima!

[@yr5660]

Very helpful Sir. Thank you✨

[@etacude]

Happy if it helps Yuvanasri 😊

[@knittingnirvana]

Very good ideas, only regarding number 7, with "otherwise tell them you'll be very angry with them", I don't approve of such an approach at all!

[@etacude]

It's meant to be playful. 😅

[@sondos2610]

U r the best

[@etacude]

Thank you Sondos!

[@scar2611]

Thanks again bro

[@etacude]

A pleasure Teacheryl! 👍

[@andreamilina4925]

May Allah Bless you

[@etacude]

Thank you!

[@janejane946]

What if the students are not interested in the subject and they have to take the course cause the school requires? I am an ESL teacher in China and I really struggle.

[@etacude]

Hi Jane, sorry to hear about your situation. :( Here is a video I did on motivating students. I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3OrhKJjiaepgJY

[@janejane946]

@@etacude Thanks a lot! I will watch it. 🙂

[@debbiewong6989]

how do I teach students in reading for their public exam. they normally said they have not enough time

[@etacude]

They need to be held accountable. It might be that they don't have enough time will have to make it because the public test will come whether they are ready or not. Give them goals for each week to read to a certain page. You can also run it like a book club where you put them in groups and each group should encourage their members. I'm not exactly sure what they have to read or what your goal is with them Debbie. Can you explain the ideal scenario, what would you like them to achieve?

[@NawidElham-n7p]

Could you give me the link for 250 conversation starters?

[@etacude]

Hi! Just join the email group. After you confirm, you will get an email with all the resources I share. sendfox.com/etacude

[@hashininimesha2323]

Thank you sooo much

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, Hashini! 🙏

[@englishgrammar8028]

Great

[@briantucker7770]

I think it's a bit presumptuous to say video games are not a hobby that students could improve on. I think it makes you come across as a bit of a curmudgeon. Especially if it is something that other students enjoy as well. There are specific skills that can be trained, like hand eye coordination, aim, APM, game sense, strategy, and tactics. Explaining these skills to another student is definitely valid English practice. Even improving sleep could be done in a legitimate manner. Avoid blue light an hour before bed, have a bed time ritual, make the room colder, get blackout curtains. As soon as you tell a student they can NOT do something, that is exactly what they will want to do. You'll also kill their joy and passion for class if you limit what you consider legitimate. Instead, I think it is far better to allow students to do ANYTHING they want, but just hold them to a standard. Your 5 step rule was perfect. "Sure, Susie, you can give us advice on how to sleep better, but remember, you have to have five clear steps and use a variety of vocabulary. Definitely sounds challenging, let me know if you start having trouble. Looking forward to seeing what you can come up with!"

[@kathyalopez2977]

Do you have a video on writing activities for ESL Learners?

[@etacude]

Hi Kathy! It's funny, another viewer sent me a message asking about that yesterday. Writing activities is a video I've been planning for a while and I wanted to have another teacher help me with that because he is an expert. But because of social distancing we haven't been able to go back to university. Once things calm down that video is on the top of my list. I hope it won't be too long. 😅

[@kathyalopez2977]

@@etacude I really appreciate your soon response!, It's sad to hear that, but I understand. I am an English teacher in Mexico, and I am studying a Speciality in teaching the English Language, my homework is to plan 4 classes with the four different skills; I am missing the one on writing... but your video of reading activities help me a lot on this one! please let us know when you finish the writing activities video, and thanks a lot!

[@etacude]

@@kathyalopez2977 Will do Kathya! Good luck with your classes!

[@ahmedadamflowahmedadam1610]

Hi 😊😊

[@nuraykaa2750]

Hi Etacude,could you engage my student who is adult and only one person within one hour?Thanks in advance.

[@etacude]

Hi moon. You mean a video about 1-on-1 tutoring?

[@nuraykaa2750]

etacude yes I mean one by one esl classes

[@etacude]

@@nuraykaa2750 Okay! I'll work on a video for that!

[@nuraykaa2750]

etacude thank you so much 😊🙏🏼🤗

[@chaimanouar9671]

I love you ❤

[@etacude]

Thank you, Chaima! 😊

[@natalasagun1554]

It works for groups of students, but what if you are a private tutor and have a single student?

[@etacude]

A minute ago, I actually finished a video on 30 activities that you can play one-on-one with a student. I should release within the next couple of days. I hope it will help! :)

[@nermeensamir9905]

Hey , How can we help students to learn English through movies ? And how to make movie nights more valuable to them ? Thxxx

[@etacude]

Great idea Nermeen! I'll look into that. 😃

[@bridgettetorr7785]

I haven't even thought of tackling this as an online lesson, but when I was still working at a language school, we used to have a movie night at the student res once a week. They decided on the movie and had the opportunity to pause whenever they liked, ask questions and best of all... start heated discussions based on their own opinions. Once the movie was complete, we discussed our thoughts and addressed some more questions over hot chocolate before I departed for home, but some nights... one movie could literally take about 4 hours to watch!

[@lakshmanraobanana4954]

Wonderful sir

[@etacude]

Thank you Lakshmanroa! I appreciate the great support. 😄🙏