In Their Shoes (Warm-up)

A2 (Pre-Intermediate) B1 (Intermediate) Teens Speaking Adults B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

An imaginative speaking activity that encourages students to think creatively and practise describing daily routines. Students imagine what their day would be like if they had a completely different job or lifestyle, such as being a scientist, a famous singer, a professional designer or a babysitter.They use guiding prompts to describe their imaginary daily routine.


The activity helps students:
-Practise talking about daily routines and everyday activities.
-Use job-related vocabulary in context.
-Develop fluency and creative thinking.
-Practise using would to describe imaginary situations.


How to use: Students can choose a character themselves or receive one randomly. They can describe their imaginary day while their partner listens and asks additional questions.

November 4, 2026