Speaking Activities for ESL Students


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This is where all the speaking activities live – This or That questions, conversation games, discussion prompts and warm-ups for English learners. Everything is grouped by level, from beginners to advanced, so you can find something that fits your class in a couple of clicks. No prep, no printing: open a page, put it on the board and get students talking. New sets are added regularly.

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Build Your English Speaking Skills Today

Fluency in speaking is often the most desired – and most feared – part of learning English. At English Task, we make speaking feel less scary and more empowering. This page is packed with speaking tasks that encourage real communication, useful phrases, and meaningful practice.

Speaking is more than just words – it’s tone, rhythm, and confidence. We provide exercises that help learners express ideas, ask questions, and hold conversations in a natural way. Our materials work well both for solo learners and group classrooms.

Benefits of Practicing Speaking with Us

  • Wide variety of prompts for all levels and topics
  • Interactive formats to make practice fun
  • Great for test prep, including IELTS speaking section
  • Opportunities to roleplay, debate, and discuss

Don’t wait to speak perfect English – start speaking today. Whether you're shy or confident, beginner or advanced, we have something for you. Remember: confidence comes from action. And with English Task, you’ll speak with purpose and pride.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of speaking activities are on this page?

There are three main formats. Picture description tasks give you a photo and nine guiding questions with ready-made phrases for each one. Dialogue sets take an everyday conversation through three steps: fill in the missing words, rebuild the dialogue from memory, then act it out. Discussion sets give open questions on one topic for pair and group work.

What level are the speaking tasks?

The section covers CEFR A1 to C1, and each task page states its level. A1 and A2 tasks use short prompts, pictures and model sentences. B1 and B2 tasks include picture description and discussion questions. C1 tasks are open-ended and expect longer, more argued answers.

Can students practise speaking on their own?

Yes. Every picture task lists the questions together with useful phrases, so a learner can answer aloud and compare with the suggested wording. Dialogues can be practised alone by reading both roles, and discussion questions work well for recording yourself and listening back.

Can I use these speaking activities in an online lesson?

Yes. Every task opens in a browser on a phone, tablet, laptop or interactive whiteboard, so you can share your screen in Zoom, Google Meet or Teams. Dialogue and discussion tasks also work in breakout rooms, where students take one role each.

Do I need an account to use the speaking tasks?

No. All speaking activities are free and open without registration or email. Nothing has to be installed: you open the page, choose a task and start speaking.