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Ready-to-run discussion topics that spark curiosity, build confidence, and get students thinking critically in English.
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Everyday themes, big-idea debates, and the nine B2 course units. Filter by level or strand, or just scroll — every topic is a complete, ready-to-run speaking lesson.
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Hobbies & interests
Free time, passions, and how we love to spend our days.
Start discussion →Food & cooking
Tastes, recipes, eating out, and food from around the world.
Start discussion →Travel & adventure
Dream trips, vacations, and the stories we bring back home.
Start discussion →Health & wellness
Habits, fitness, sleep, and what it means to feel good.
Start discussion →Technology
Phones, apps, and the way we live online every day.
Start discussion →Personal goals & ambitions
Dreams, plans, and the futures we’re working toward.
Start discussion →Movies & TV shows
Movies, series, and the stories we love to watch.
Start discussion →Music & concerts
Tastes, shows, and the soundtrack to our lives.
Start discussion →Storytelling
Memorable moments and the art of telling a good tale.
Start discussion →The role of education in society
What is school really for — and is it working?
Explore →The future of work
Will the jobs of tomorrow even exist today?
Explore →Technology & human relationships
Is technology bringing us closer, or pushing us apart?
Explore →Social media: connection or isolation?
Which one really wins when we log on every day?
Explore →Artificial intelligence
A powerful tool, or a habit we cannot break?
Explore →Climate change
What would real, meaningful action actually look like?
Explore →Daily routine & habits
Small talk, routines, and the habits we never think about.
Start discussion →Travel experiences
Trips taken, culture shock, and what travel really teaches.
Start discussion →Media & entertainment
Plots, reviews, streaming, and who decides what is good.
Start discussion →Health & well-being
Sleep, stress, burnout, and the habits that actually last.
Start discussion →Environment & sustainability
Biodiversity, energy, and what people would really give up.
Start discussion →Technology & innovation
AI, privacy, algorithms, and the cost of convenience.
Start discussion →Work & careers
Interviews, ambition, balance, and what a job is worth.
Start discussion →Society & global issues
Inequality, rights, and what one person can realistically do.
Start discussion →Education & learning
How we study, what school is for, and what it never taught us.
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For teachers
Three routines to run any topic
Every topic page works with these classroom routines. Pick one, project the questions, and let students do the talking.
5 minutes
Think–Pair–Share
Give students a question to think about alone for one minute, discuss in pairs for three, then share the best ideas with the class.
1 minute each
60-second challenge
One student speaks on a prompt for a full minute without stopping. A simple, high-energy way to build fluency and confidence.
3–4 minutes
Hot-seat
One student takes the hot-seat and answers rapid follow-up questions from classmates. Great for practicing question forms.
Three strands, one library
Everyday
Nine familiar themes for A2–B2. Hobbies, food, travel, music. Best for warm-ups, mixed-level classes, and getting a quiet group talking.
Big-idea
Six debate topics for B2–C1. Education, work, AI, climate. Each one ends in an argument worth having, with a vote-split game to start it.
B2 course
Eight units that follow the B2 course. The vocabulary is the same ten items as that unit’s reading and workbook, so the speaking lesson reinforces what students already met.
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