Nigel M Openshaw / Nigel Openshaw
Engaging discussion activities designed to build confidence, fluency, and authentic conversation skills for intermediate to advanced ESL learners!Great discussions happen when language feels natural-like a conversation between friends rather than a classroom exercise. This book helps students express their thoughts, develop opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions on real-world topics.How This Book Transforms Your Classroom:Boost Speaking Confidence: Help students express themselves clearly and naturally.Master Discussion Flow: Keep conversations going with engaging, structured activities.Encourage Critical Thinking: Explore different viewpoints through fact-based and opinion-based discussions.Teach Everyday Language: Introduce idioms, common phrases, and natural expressions.Designed for teens and adults, these flexible, low-prep lessons adapt to different class structures, tutoring, and home-schooling needs. Each activity is modular and reusable, making integrating into any teaching style easy.Imagine your students confidently debating the impact of art, thoughtfully considering ethical dilemmas, or sharing their perspectives on global issues-all while using English effortlessly and authentically. This book provides the tools to make it happen.This isn’t about memorizing perfect sentences-it’s about developing the confidence to speak naturally. Every lesson plan fosters an environment where students can explore ideas, challenge perspectives, and engage meaningfully.Let’s start the conversation.
