This blog has been created to serve as a humble resource for secondary school English teachers looking to make their spoken English activities more fun and creative. Rather than rigid and boring exercises, I aim to incorporate improvisation and games to encourage students to express themselves in English. I offer ideas and provide solutions. All activities are just a starting point. Teachers can adapt them to their needs.
martes, 22 de septiembre de 2026
jueves, 17 de septiembre de 2026
GUESS THE SONG, play with these songs
Jimmy, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Roots grabbed some instruments you'd find in an elementary school classroom and performed "Call Me Maybe."
A BEE?
A CHEERFUL AND OPTIMISTIC SONG
lunes, 14 de septiembre de 2026
CANNED MOMENTS
CANNED MOMENTS
A speaking activity about memories, emotions and special moments
Imagine that you could CAN AND PRESERVE special moments from your life, just like food. Imagine you could keep them safe and open them again whenever you need them.
CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT
Think of one unique or meaningful moment that you would like to preserve forever.
It could be:
- a special day
- a funny experience
- a personal achievement
- a trip or adventure
- a moment with someone special
- a simple moment when you felt really happy
TAKE YOUR TIME TO EXPLAIN THESE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN SOMEONE'S LIFE. HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED SUCH MOMENTS IN YOUR OWN LIFE?
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND STEPS BELOW
sábado, 12 de septiembre de 2026
SENTENCES IN A HAT
STUDENTS PULL QUESTION SLIPS OUT OF A HAT (OR A BOX OR BAG)AND GIVE QUICK, SHORT ANSWERS. IT'S A FUN, LOW-PRESSURE WAY TO BREAK THE ICE AND GET EVERYONE TALKING. EVERYONE TAKES TURNS DRAWING A CARD, READING IT, AND SHARING A QUICK RESPONSE.
USE THIS FOR THE ORAL ACTIVITY. SELECT STATEMENTS OR ADD WHATEVER YOU WANT DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OR TOPIC
domingo, 6 de septiembre de 2026
SCHOOL RADIO STATION
Do you often listen to the radio? Do you think listening to the radio is something only baby boomers do?
¿Prefieres explorar las emisoras a pantalla completa? Abrir Radio Garden en una nueva pestaña
viernes, 4 de septiembre de 2026
MY IDEAL WEEKEND
martes, 1 de septiembre de 2026
UNMOTIVATED STUDENTS: ENGLISH IS EVERYWHERE
SOME STUDENTS THINK ENGLISH IS USELESS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE UNMOTIVATED OR AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL BUT ENGLISH IS ALREADY PART OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THEY USE ENGLISH IN VIDEO GAMES, MUSIC, SOCIAL MEDIA, APPS, FILMS, SPORTS AND ON THE INTERNET.
SHOWING STUDENTS THAT THEY ALREADY USE ENGLISH EVERY DAY CAN MAKE THE SUBJECT MORE MEANINGFUL. IT CAN HELP THEM SEE ENGLISH NOT AS ANOTHER SCHOOL SUBJECT, BUT AS A USEFUL TOOL FOR REAL LIFE.
viernes, 28 de agosto de 2026
FOOTBALL, PASSION AND DISRESPECT
SOME VOCABULARY TO FINISH WITH







