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Guess the Sentence
In this ESL conversation learning exercise, two students pick a random subject card to speak about. Students also pick one card that has a random sentence. Students must have a conversation with each other and slip in the chosen...
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"May" and "Might" Questions
In this ESL conversation instructional activity, students collaborate with classmates to ask each other 15 questions. Students answer using either "may" or "might."
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What's the Weather Like in.....??
In this weather vocabulary worksheet, 2nd graders, working with a partner, read and discuss what the weather is like in six specific foreign cities. Students carry on a conversation with each other concerning the weather in six different...
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Elementary Progress Test
In this ESL progress test, students complete a 3 part assessment of basic grammar and sentence writing. Students correct errors in 6 sentences, complete 9 questions with the correct question word and write 5 sentences using key words...
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The Ages of Man
In this ESL vocabulary and conversation worksheet, students read and analyze 40 words that pertain to the ages of man. Students categorize each word by putting it in the correct box: baby, child, teenager, twenties and thirties, middle...
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Money, Money, Money
In this ESL money conversation instructional activity, students practice vocabulary connected to money and financial situations. Students engage in conversation with classmates in answering 20 questions about money.
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ESL Elementary/Beginner Level - Conversation/Pairwork
In this elementary level ESL pairwork worksheet, learners practice filling in 29 blanks in a conversation. They echo each other in the conversation.
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About Yourself
In this ESL conversation worksheet, students work in pairs to get to know each other by first writing the answers to 6 questions. Students discuss the answers to these personal information questions.
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What's the Difference?
In this advanced ESL conversation worksheet, students analyze 24 pairs of easily confused words such as: borrow/lend, watch/see and job/career. Students pick up a card with a word pair and tell the group what the difference is between...
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What Is Your Name?
In this ESL conversation about famous people worksheet, students examine 12 photographs of well known people. Students talk about and identify the people in the photos.
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ESL Questions And Answers
In this ESL conversation worksheet, students will focus on questions and answers. Students will read 6 answers and write the correct question to the answers on the lines provided.
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Have Got
In this ESL conversation worksheet, students read 8 questions to classmates and record their answers. Example: Have you got a dog?
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Routines Q and A
In this ESL conversation activity, students collaborate with classmates in interviewing each other to ask the 9 questions on this page. Students record the answers, which have to do with daily routines.
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Advanced Conversation
Students in an adult ESL program review what they know about the AIDS epidemic. After reading an article, they complete a survey on the epidemic of AIDS in Africa and identify the discrimination that occurs. They complete a quiz and...
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Let's Go on a Trip
Students learning the English language play a simulation game in which they pretend to travel to another country. They complete several activities starting with "Deciding Where to Go" and working through "Going on the Flight." In each,...
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Learning World Languages
Students brainstorm topics for a conversation to be held in the language they are studying. They generate questions and hold practice conversations. Pupils record question and answers with an iPod and a voice recorder. When they are...
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Using Pictures to Promote Conversation
Students participate in a conversation of three or more exchanges on a topic while exploring a large collection of large photographs pertaining to the topic. They are able to discuss and express their feelings in a comfortable climate.
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Informational Questioning
Students practice writing basic questions to gain information. Working as a class, they identify questions they would ask to gain information about locations, time, and events. After writing their questions, they practice asking and...
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Telephone Communication
Students role-play telephone conversations. They view a video of a telephone conversation and discuss the vocabulary used during the conversation. They practice conversations and substitute responses.
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Making Polite Conversation
Young scholars become familiar with the polite forms of conversation that are used in this country. They role play making requests using polite forms. Students write an appropriate thank you not to a host or hostess. This activity is...
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My Likes And Dislikes
Young scholars practice conversational conventions when expressing their likes and dislikes, with a partner. Individually, they write a paragraph explaing a tiem when they felt acceptance or rejection.
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Introducing...Me
Students practice rephrasing techniques to ask and answer questions in order to maintain conversational exchanges. Students create scripts about themselves to use as conversation starters. This lesson is intended for students acquiring...
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Hello, How Do You Do?
Students role play proper greetings and etiquette in formal and informal work and social situations. Students compare and contrast introductions and conversational conventions in their native country and in the United States by writing...
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Class Reunion: Greetings for Old Friends
Students role-play meeting and greeting an old friend at a class reunion. They review vocabulary needed to greet a friend and ask about how they are doing. Each student plays the role of of a high-school graduate with a different career...