Free-Talk Discussion Questions for Students With Olympic Fever
The Olympics are here again, and this time it's the chillier, winter variety. The 2026 Games will take place primarily...
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Free-Talk Idea: Movie Vocabulary (with Quiz + Discussion Questions)
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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...
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Idioms Based on Body Parts
Once students have learned the many slang terms for different parts of the body, they may be ready to move...
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Help Students Become Better Listeners with These Tips
In our busy modern world, it's becoming more difficult to focus on one thing at a time. But distractions and...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs with "Get" (with Discussion Questions)
We're back with another dive into the world of phrasal verbs. Once again, verbs combined with simple prepositions open up...
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Slang for Body Parts Students Never Learned
Words for body parts are some of the first words we all are exposed to when learning a language. But...
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Helping Students Use "-Ish" Like a Native Speaker
There are lots of times when we don't want to talk about something in a precise or exact way. Instead,...
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Free-Talk Idea: Movie Vocabulary (with Quiz + Discussion Questions)
Being a movie fan these days often involves much more than simply going to the theater. Movie buffs have passionate...
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Turn Students Into Master Storytellers with These Key Phrases
We all love hearing a good story. They can entertain us, educate us and form connections between people with different...
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"No Sweat!" Do Your Students Know These Alternatives for "Easy"?
Learning a new language can be difficult — there is a lot of vocabulary and tricky grammar students must remember....
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Introducing the Many Ways to Use "Like"
For people learning English, "like" may be one of the most confusing words they come across. Sure, they probably understand...
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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:...
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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...
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Free Conversation Questions for Valentine's Day
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Free Conversation Topics for the Holiday Season [Updated]
Upcoming holidays make great free-talk topics. With this in mind, we've put together some questions and discussion points to get...
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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...
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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...
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