‘Used to’ Speaking Task
somdn_product_pageGet your students talking with this used to speaking activity designed for A2 ESL learners. In this engaging pair-work lesson, students ask and answer questions about past habits, possessions and preferences to find classmates who match different statements. It’s an excellent way to improve fluency, reinforce the structure used to, and encourage meaningful communication.
Level: A2
Time: 25 minutes +
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This digital worksheet can be completed online or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Ideal for sharing via email for online lessons.
Used To Speaking Activity Overview
1. Read the prompts
Students read a series of statements about past habits, possessions and preferences before preparing to ask their classmates questions using used to.
2. Ask and answer questions
Working in pairs, students ask and answer questions to discover who matches each statement, making this one of the most engaging used to ESL activities for developing speaking confidence.
3. Gather extra information
Students ask follow-up questions and record additional details, helping to develop fluency while naturally reinforcing the target grammar.
4. Speak to different classmates
Students circulate around the classroom to find new classmates who answer “yes” to the remaining questions, providing plenty of communicative speaking practice through enjoyable used to activities.
Skills Developed
- Using used to to talk about past habits and states
- Speaking fluency
- Listening comprehension
- Follow-up questioning
- Classroom interaction
Lesson Objectives
- Practise asking and answering questions using used to.
- Develop confidence through communicative pair work.
- Improve speaking fluency when discussing past habits and experiences.
- Encourage students to ask follow-up questions naturally.
Try this lesson in class today!
Note: This lesson includes printable and fillable field worksheets. For best results, we recommend using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for digital completion or printing.
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