
Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
For many of us and our students, spring is in the air! How does this affect our students? What questions...
Free-Talk Idea: Movie Vocabulary (with Quiz + Discussion Questions)
TV Shows to Recommend to Students for English Study
Helping Students Ask If They Are Saying Something Correctly
Conversation Topic: Summer Festivals & Summer Vacation ☀️
Summer is a time of celebration in many countries. In this post, we’ll go over some summer festivals in some...
Free-Talk Ideas for the May Holiday Season
Did you know we're in the midst of a holiday season? In most of our students' countries, some big holidays...
Mix it Up: Presenting Alternatives for "Sometimes"
It's common for us to use "sometimes" when discussing the frequency of activities — either because it's accurate or because it's...
Questions and Vocabulary for Earth Day Free-Talk Lessons
Unlike other special days that are connected to a specific place or culture, Earth Day is for everyone everywhere. And...
Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
For many of us and our students, spring is in the air! How does this affect our students? What questions...
Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
Conversation Topic: Hot Foods and Baths to Survive the Winter 🍲
The weather is now cold enough in most of our students’ countries to become a topic of conversation. And since...
How to Conquer Free-Talk Lessons with Absolute Beginners
Sometimes beginner students request “free-talk” lessons even though they aren’t able to … talk freely. 😭😭😭 How should we handle...
Conversation Topic: The Christmas Season in Our Students' Countries ✨
The Christmas season has officially arrived! And while Christmas isn’t a day off for most of our students, its festive...
Conversation Topic: Autumn Colors & Foods in Our Students' Countries 🍁
Autumn is in full swing in most of our students' countries. What does autumn mean for them? Below you’ll find...
7 Thought-Provoking Free-Talk Topics for Ghost Season
In Japan and Taiwan, the "Ghost Season" has begun. This is the time of the year when the spirits of...
Free-Talk Ideas for the May Holiday Season
Did you know we're in the midst of a holiday season? In most of our students' countries, some big holidays...
What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
If you ever need a conversation topic that's suitable for all levels, there's an easy one right before your eyes:...
Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
Use Free-Talk Lessons to Share These Funny English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
TV Shows to Recommend to Students for English Study
One question that many students tend to ask is which English-language TV shows they should watch to help them improve...
Questions and Vocabulary for Earth Day Free-Talk Lessons
Unlike other special days that are connected to a specific place or culture, Earth Day is for everyone everywhere. And...
Ask Students About the Tanabata Festival This Week
Tanabata is a popular holiday in Japan that's right around the corner: Thursday, July 7. This will be a handy...
How to Conquer Free-Talk Lessons with Absolute Beginners
Sometimes beginner students request “free-talk” lessons even though they aren’t able to … talk freely. 😭😭😭 How should we handle...
Free Conversation Topics for the Holiday Season
Upcoming holidays make great free-conversation topics. And celebrations like Christmas and other year-end holidays will probably be common topics of...