The Future of Jobs: AI Tech Takeover?

Intermediate (B1) 50 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Intermediate B1: guided discussion, AI, jobs, group presentation

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Speaking: Discussion, Preparing and Delivering a Presentation, Freer Practice - Group Work

In this intriguing AI discussion practice activity, students discuss the topic of AI and its impact on jobs in the future and then present their ideas to the class. In groups, students turn over the first...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Speaking: Guided Discussion, Preparing and Delivering a Presentation, Freer Practice - Group Work In this intriguing AI discussion practice activity, students discuss the topic of AI and its impact on jobs in the future and then present their ideas to the class. In groups, students turn over the first job card and have five minutes to discuss five questions related to the job and AI. After five minutes, students move on to the next card, repeat the process and do the same with the third card. Next, groups choose the job they found the most interesting and write their answers to the five questions on the worksheet. After that, groups use prompts to prepare a 5-minute group presentation on the topic. Groups then present their ideas to the class, with every member explaining a different part of the presentation. Finally, students discuss which group gave the most interesting presentation and why.
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International Education

Intermediate (B1) 25 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Intermediate B1: matching, topic vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this productive international education discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of international education...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this productive international education discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of international education. First, students read a text about international education and then match topic-based words in bold from the text to their definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about international education, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
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A Good First Impression

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, topic vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this free discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of making a good impression. To begin...

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this free discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of making a good impression. To begin, students read a text about making a good impression and then match the topic-based vocabulary in bold from the text to their correct definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss six questions about making a good impression with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
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Blind Recruiting

Upper-intermediate (B2) 25 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, topic vocabulary, job interviews, group work

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this engaging group discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of job interviews and workplace...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this engaging group discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of job interviews and workplace diversity. To begin, students read a text about blind recruiting and then match the topic-based vocabulary in bold with definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about job interviews and workplace diversity with each group member leading the discussion at least once.
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Blue Zones

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, vocabulary, longevity, group discussion

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this insightful lifestyle discussion activity, students learn vocabulary related to longevity and take part in a discussion on the topic of lifestyle and old age. First...

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this insightful lifestyle discussion activity, students learn vocabulary related to longevity and take part in a discussion on the topic of lifestyle and old age. First, students read a short text about Blue Zones and then match the topic-based vocabulary from the text to their correct definitions. Afterwards, in small groups, students discuss six longevity-related questions with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
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City vs. Country Living

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, city/country vocabulary, group discussion

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this compelling city vs. countryside discussion activity, students learn vocabulary related to the city and countryside and discuss questions on the topic...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this compelling city vs. countryside discussion activity, students learn vocabulary related to the city and countryside and discuss questions on the topic of city versus country living. To begin, students read a passage about city versus country living and then match topic-based vocabulary from the text to their correct definitions. In groups of three, students then discuss six questions about city versus country living with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
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Cryptocurrencies

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, topic vocabulary, cryptocurrency, group discussion

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this thought-provoking cryptocurrencies discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of crypto. First, students read...

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this thought-provoking cryptocurrencies discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of crypto. First, students read a text about cryptocurrencies and then match topic-based words in bold from the text to their definitions. After that, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about cryptocurrencies, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
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Discussions Board Game

Upper-intermediate (B2) 60 minutes
EAP Discussions Board Game preview for Upper-intermediate B2: impromptu speech, leading discussions, group work

EAP Discussions Board Game - Speaking: Impromptu Speech, Leading and Participating in Discussions, Communicative Practice - Group Work

This useful discussions practice board game helps students practice impromptu speech and participating in small group discussions. In groups, players take turns...

EAP Discussions Board Game - Speaking: Impromptu Speech, Leading and Participating in Discussions, Communicative Practice - Group Work This useful discussions practice board game helps students practice impromptu speech and participating in small group discussions. In groups, players take turns rolling the dice and moving their counters along the board. If a player lands on a 'Talk about' square, they talk about the topic on the square for 60 seconds without stopping. If a player can't think of anything to say or stops talking before the 60 seconds are up, they go back two squares. If a player lands on a 'Discussion' square, they pick up a discussion question card from the top of the pile and lead the group in a three-minute discussion of the question using the discussion leader card to guide them through the process. The discussion leader starts the discussion, keeps track of time, invites contributions from other players, ensures contributions are roughly equal in time, and concludes the discussion. The first player to reach the finish wins the game.
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Economic Development

Upper-intermediate (B2) 25 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, topic vocabulary, economic development, group discussion

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this economic development discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of economic development...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this economic development discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of economic development. To begin, students read a text about economic development and then match topic-based words from the text to their definitions. After that, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about economic development, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
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Get the Ball Rolling

Upper-intermediate (B2) 25 minutes
EAP Discussion Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, sports vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this interesting sports discussion activity, students learn advanced sports-related vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of sports. First, students read...

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this interesting sports discussion activity, students learn advanced sports-related vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of sports. First, students read a text about sports and then match sports-related vocabulary to definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss six sports-related questions with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
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Let There Be Rock!

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, music vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this fun music discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of music. To start, students read a short text...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this fun music discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of music. To start, students read a short text about rock music and then match topic-based vocabulary from the text to definitions. Finally, in groups, students discuss six music-related questions with each student taking turns to lead the discussion.
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Movie Magic

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, movie vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this enjoyable movies discussion practice activity, students learn movie genre vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of movies. To begin, students...

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this enjoyable movies discussion practice activity, students learn movie genre vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of movies. To begin, students read a short text about movie genres and then match the topic-based vocabulary to definitions. Afterwards, students discuss six questions about movies with each group member leading the discussion for two questions.
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Overtourism

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, tourism vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this rewarding tourism discussion activity, students learn tourism-related vocabulary and have a discussion based on the topic of tourism. First, students read...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this rewarding tourism discussion activity, students learn tourism-related vocabulary and have a discussion based on the topic of tourism. First, students read a text about tourism in Venice and then match words in bold from the text to their definitions. In small groups, students then discuss tourism-related questions with each participant taking turns to lead the discussion.
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The World Cup

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, topic vocabulary, World Cup, group discussion

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this free World Cup discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of the World Cup. To begin, students read...

EAP Discussion Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this free World Cup discussion activity, students learn topic-based vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of the World Cup. To begin, students read a text about the World Cup and then match topic-based words from the text to their definitions. Afterwards, in groups of three, students discuss five questions about the World Cup, with each group member leading the discussion for at least one question.
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Urban Transport

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
EAP Discussion Practice Activity preview for Upper-intermediate B2: matching, transport vocabulary, guided discussion, group work

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this memorable transport discussion activity, students learn urban transport related vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of transportation. To start...

EAP Discussion Practice Activity - Reading, Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Guided Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this memorable transport discussion activity, students learn urban transport related vocabulary and discuss questions on the topic of transportation. To start, students read a short text about urban transport and match the topic vocabulary to the definitions. After that, in groups of three, students discuss six urban transport related questions with group members taking it in turns to lead the discussion.
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Understanding Academic Discussions

Academic discussions involve exploring a question together by explaining ideas, considering reasons and responding to other speakers. A productive contribution connects with the conversation and helps the group examine the topic, rather than simply adding another opinion.

This page contains fifteen resources across B1 and B2, including topic-based discussion activities, a discussions board game and a task that develops a discussion into a group presentation. Two activities are available as free downloads.

The table provides example language for participating in and guiding a discussion.

Discussion skillPurposeExample language
Explain a view Give listeners a reason they can examine 'I would favour this option because...'
Build on a contribution Connect a new point to an earlier idea 'Building on your point about cost, we should also consider...'
Ask for clarification Check meaning before responding 'When you say access, do you mean cost or availability?'
Explore a different view Question an idea without dismissing the speaker 'Could there be another explanation for that?'
Invite participation Give another person an opening to contribute 'Would you like to add a different perspective?'
Summarise the discussion Record agreement and unresolved differences 'We agree on the aim, but differ on how to achieve it.'

How to Develop Academic Discussion Skills

Prepare ideas without scripting every turn: Ask students to note a position, a reason and a question before speaking. Short notes provide something to contribute while leaving room to respond to ideas they did not anticipate.

Distinguish experience from evidence: Personal examples can help explain a viewpoint, but they do not establish what happens generally. Encourage students to identify the basis of a claim and acknowledge when further information would be needed.

Review interaction as well as language: After a discussion, ask students to identify a contribution they built on and a question that helped them understand another view. Use these examples to set a specific goal for the next discussion.

3-Step Framework for Teaching Academic Discussions

Develop these skills across successive discussions, moving from supported topic preparation to shared leadership and closer attention to competing perspectives. Use the first stage with B1 learners and extend the sequence with the B2 tasks when appropriate.

1. Prepare language and share responsibility: Students read a text about international education and match its topic words to definitions. They then discuss five questions in groups of three, with everyone leading at least one question. Use this structure to establish that students are responsible for both contributing and helping a discussion move forward.

2. Practice leading more than one exchange: Move to the city versus country living task, where students read a passage, match vocabulary and discuss six questions, leading two each. Ask leaders to practice inviting a contribution and checking its meaning before moving on. Repeated turns allow them to apply feedback from the earlier discussion.

3. Explore perspectives on a shared issue: Students read about tourism in Venice, match vocabulary and take turns leading tourism-related questions. Build on their leadership practice by asking them to connect responses and identify where viewpoints differ. Finish with a brief spoken summary of an agreement and an unresolved issue, without requiring the group to reach a single position.

Common Mistakes with Academic Discussions

Giving disconnected opinions: A relevant idea can still interrupt the development of a discussion if the speaker ignores the preceding contribution. In this hypothetical exchange, a classmate has raised concerns about travel costs. Disconnected response: 'I prefer studying abroad.' Connected response: 'I prefer studying abroad, but your point about travel costs would affect my choice.'

Presenting silence as agreement: A quiet participant may be thinking, uncertain or waiting for an opportunity to speak. Do not include their agreement in a summary without checking. Unsupported summary: 'Nobody objected, so we all agree.' Better approach: 'We have heard support for this option. Does anyone have a different view?'

Common Questions About Teaching Academic Discussions

What game helps students practice leading discussions?

The game Discussions Board Game alternates one-minute talks with three-minute group discussions. A discussion leader card guides students through opening the discussion, inviting contributions, sharing speaking time and bringing it to a close. Taking turns in this role gives students a structured way to practice managing participation as well as speaking.

What free activity helps students practice group discussions?

The activity A Good First Impression prepares students for discussion through a short reading and vocabulary matching. In groups of three, students then discuss six questions about making a good impression, with each person leading two questions. This shared responsibility gives every student opportunities to guide the conversation and contribute ideas.

How can students turn a discussion into a group presentation?

The activity The Future of Jobs: AI Tech Takeover? asks groups to discuss how AI could affect three jobs. Students choose one job, record their ideas and use prompts to prepare a five-minute presentation. Each group member presents a different part, giving the discussion a clear purpose and everyone a speaking role.

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