Back to school (Warm Up)

A2 (Pre-Intermediate) B1 (Intermediate) Teens Speaking

This task is a set of 18 questions designed to prompt discussion about school life. The questions cover a variety of topics. 

  • Why it is useful: This activity serves as an excellent icebreaker and conversation starter at the beginning of the school year. It helps students get to know each other and allows teachers to gain insight into their students' interests and attitudes toward school.

  • How to use in offline classes: Teachers can print the questions on cards and have students work in pairs or small groups to discuss their answers. Alternatively, the questions could be used as a "Question of the Day" activity, where one question is discussed at the start of each class for several days.

  • How to use in online classes: The teacher can share the questions on the screen during a video call and use breakout rooms for small group discussions. Students can also be asked to type their answers in a chat box or use a collaborative whiteboard tool to share their responses.

  • September 3, 2025