Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Speaking Topics for ESL Instructors

So as the only foreign English teacher at my academy, I oversee every speaking and presentation class. This entails coming up with possible speaking topics and providing an outline for them to structure their presentations. Here a just a few I have utilized in my classes. If used effectively, you can use each topic for a 50-minutes course.



About Me: Self-Introductions
Best Friend
Book Report on any book
Careers and Your Dream Job
Chores and Other Responsibilities you have
Daily Schedule: An average day in your life
Extinct and Endangered Animals
Family
Famous Person
Favorites
Greek Gods and Goddesses
Hobbies: In my free time
Holidays
If I had one hundred days to live
If I had one million dollars
If I lost one sense
If I owned GnB
If I ruled the world
My Hero
Seasons and Seasonal Activities
Singers and songs
Sports and Exercise
Superheroes and Superpowers
Versus (Cake vs Pie, Dog vs Cat in debate form)
Ways to Destress
Weather Safety
What are some benefits of learning English?
What country do you want to visit?
What institutes a country?
Write a personal letter
5 Senses Diary (sense of time, common sense)
5 Surprising Things About You


And remember, these are just a few. There are a plethora of versatile topics that you can use. Please feel free to add your own to the list!