This activity utilizes a set of speaking cards, each containing a question related to the topic of food, designed to prompt discussion and conversation among learners.

Here's how to effectively use the food-related speaking cards in both online and offline English lessons:

Offline Lesson Activities:

• Traditional Card Draw:

• Print and cut out the cards.

• Students sit in a circle or small groups.

• Students take turns drawing a card, reading the question aloud, and answering it.

• Encourage follow-up questions and discussion among students. 

• Speed Speaking:

• Give each student a card.

• Students mingle and ask/answer the questions with different partners for a set time.

• Students can swap cards after each interaction.

• This encourages quick thinking and speaking.

Online Lesson Activities:

• Digital Card Display:

• Display the cards using a screen-sharing feature.

• Call on students to choose a card (e.g., "Choose a number from 1 to 11").

• The chosen card is displayed, and the student answers.

• Use breakout rooms for pair or group discussions. 

• Breakout Room Discussions:

• Assign different cards to students in breakout rooms for focused discussions.

• Students report back to the main group with key points

Why It Is Useful: 

Encouraging Communication: The primary goal is to get learners to speak and interact with each other in the target language.

Vocabulary Development: Learners are exposed to and use food-related vocabulary in context.

Fluency Practice: The activity promotes fluency by providing opportunities for spontaneous and extended speaking practice.

Critical Thinking: Some questions encourage learners to think critically about their food preferences, habits, and cultural perspectives.

Personalization: The questions often relate to personal experiences and opinions, making the activity engaging and relevant to learners' lives.

Building Confidence: Speaking cards can help learners gain confidence in their speaking abilities in a supportive environment.