Talk for a Minute Topics 1
somdn_product_pageThis Talk for a Minute Topics ESL activity is a fun and effective way to build speaking fluency and boost confidence in the classroom. In this engaging ESL game, students take turns selecting a topic card and speaking about the topic for one to two minutes. It’s ideal for encouraging spontaneous speech, expanding vocabulary, and developing the ability to organise thoughts quickly, making it a perfect warm-up or fluency practice activity for any English lesson.
This lesson comes with:
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Perfect for sharing via email for online lessons.
This is most suited to A2/B1 level.
30 minutes +
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Why use our Talk for a Minute Topics ESL Activity?
Practising with ESL Talk for a Minute activities is important because it helps students develop fluency, spontaneity, and confidence in spoken English. Unlike structured dialogues or scripted responses, this activity encourages learners to think on their feet, organise their ideas quickly, and speak continuously—key skills for real-life communication. It also helps improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary, and reduce hesitation when speaking. Regular fluency practice with time-based speaking tasks builds essential communication skills for conversations, presentations, and exams, making this type of activity a valuable part of any ESL speaking lesson.
Try this Talk for a Minute Topics ESL Activity in class today!
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