Discussion Practice EAP Activities and Games

The Future of Jobs: AI Tech Takeover?

Intermediate (B1) 50 minutes
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... read more

International Education

Intermediate (B1) 25 minutes
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,... read more

A Good First Impression

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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 more

Blind Recruiting

Upper-intermediate (B2) 25 minutes
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... read more

Blue Zones

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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,... read more

City vs. Country Living

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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... read more

Cryptocurrencies

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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... read more

Discussions Board Game

Upper-intermediate (B2) 60 minutes
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... read more

Economic Development

Upper-intermediate (B2) 25 minutes
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... read more

Get the Ball Rolling

Upper-intermediate (B2) 25 minutes
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... read more

Let There Be Rock!

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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... read more

Movie Magic

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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 more

Overtourism

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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... read more

The World Cup

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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... read more

Urban Transport

Upper-intermediate (B2) 30 minutes
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,... read more