Speaking: Societal Pressure on Women
In this speaking club, your students will:
- Brainstorm and discuss what society judges women for compared to men.
- Analyze real quotes and media examples to see how stereotypes are reinforced.
- Debate whether expectations and criticisms are fair.
- Reframe negative stereotypes into positive qualities.
- Explore how looks may affect women’s career paths.
- Reflect on how stereotypes can change in the future.
- Share inspiring examples of women who broke barriers.
Speaking: Overconsumption
In this speaking club, your students will:
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- React to impactful photos and videos about consumerism and waste.
- Discuss ASMR “aesthetic” shopping/organization trends and their influence.
- Share experiences with online shopping, freebies, and cheap mass-market platforms.
- Analyze the impact of fast fashion and participate in mini-debates.
- Explore sustainable alternatives such as upcycling and eco-friendly habits.
- Compare shopping cultures in different countries and evaluate global practices.
- Identify their own “buyer type” and reflect on how advertising and social media affect them.
- Finish with reflecting on past shopping regrets and habits.
Where’s the line between smart consumption and wasteful habits? This lesson uses striking visuals, videos, and debates to get learners thinking about their own choices, while expanding their vocabulary and fluency around the theme of overconsumption.
Speaking: Film Industry
In this speaking club, your students will:
- Dive into hot-button trends like TikTok, reboots, and CGI to debate whether the film industry is evolving or losing its spark
- Discuss how they feel about constant reboots, remakes, prequels and sequels.
- Debate the pros and cons of reboots, long vs short content, and streaming
- Discuss diversity and race-swapping in Hollywood and its cultural impact
- Analyze what makes an Oscar-worthy performance
Tired of the same old movie talk? This lesson dives deep into the real changes shaping today’s film industry — from TikTok to diversity debates and Oscar drama. Your students will explore what’s evolving, what’s collapsing, and what’s worth celebrating in modern cinema.
Speaking: Parenting
In this speaking club, your students will:
– Share reactions to typical parenting situations: both heartwarming and chaotic
– Learn and use key vocabulary related to parenting
– Explore cultural expectations of moms and dads, and reflect on shifting roles
– Talk through fun dilemma questions and challenging teen behaviors
– Discuss the emotional side of parenting shown in popular TV series
– Reflect on what kind of parent they are or could be, and what values matter most in raising a child
Speaking: Are We Never Satisfied?
Challenge your students to rethink happiness, moving beyond material desires and societal pressures. With thought-provoking discussions, games, and speaking cards, they’ll explore mindset shifts while improving fluency. Get this lesson now and inspire fresh perspectives!
In this lesson, your students will:
- Dive into the influence of social media on our desires.
- Explore the roots of jealousy.
- Pick up fun and useful vocabulary like Debbie Downer and see the silver lining.
- Watch a comedian’s hilarious take on human dissatisfaction.
- Play a game finding pros and cons in different situations.
- Bust common myths about happiness.
Speaking: Time
Step into a time-traveling conversation that sparks curiosity and deeper thinking. Let your students feel, reflect, and connect through their own perception of time. Dive into nostalgic memories and talk about the things you had as a kid — a Tamagotchi, a collection of hippos from Kinder Surprise?
Speaking Club Highlights
Time Theory: how we feel time vs. how we measure it
Truth or Trick?: debating viral time traveler photos
Time Capsule: what would you save for the future?
Nostalgia vs. Reminiscence: learning the difference
Childhood Memories: sharing and comparing experiences growing up
Movie Talk: time travel, memory, and mind-bending films
Speaking: Infamous Criminals
Here’s what’s waiting for you and your students:
- Explore infamous public figures and the crimes they’ve committed
- Learn the difference between terms like sexual assault, abuse, and harassment (in simple language!)
- Debate over the concept of cancel culture and different types of punishment
- React to a controversial statement by Stanford professor Robert Sapolsky about our brains and free will
- Discuss whether Scandinavian-style comfortable prisons are a step forward or just plain wrong
This is one of our favorite speaking club lessons — and trust us, your students won’t want to stop talking! It includes just a touch of vocabulary work to help your students talk about crime with confidence. Talking about Sean “Diddy” Combs is long overdue, so let’s dive in!
Speaking: Fitness
In this speaking club your students will:
- Discuss the purpose and benefits of different types of exercise
- Explore pros and cons of popular fitness activities
- Read a short article on why people often give up on working out
- Discover unusual types of fitness and motivation to choose one that suits them best
- Watch a fun short video and debunk common fitness myths
- Reflect on the connection between physical and mental health
Why do people quit exercising—and how can you stay on track? This Speaking Club addresses common fitness challenges and helps students with practical solutions. Reflect on your fitness habits, share experiences, and use interactive exercises to make lasting habits. Ready to get active? Try the lesson now!
Speaking: Childfree
In this speaking club your students will:
- Read women’s opinions on the topic of being childfree.
- Discuss societal pressure.
- Take a peek into various studies on the effect of children on happiness.
- Watch a funny but brutally honest video about the difficulties of motherhood.
- Debate over statements.
- Discuss the evolution of parenting and how it might change in the future.
- Resolve parenting and childfree dilemmas.
This Speaking Club sparks debates on the choice of having children or staying childfree. With interactive exercises, games, and speaking cards, students explore different perspectives, dilemmas, and surprising facts. Ready to get the conversation flowing? Grab the lesson now!
Speaking: Mindfulness
In this speaking club your students will:
- Break down the concept of mindfulness and its benefits.
- Discuss what makes us pause and enjoy the moment.
- Read real stories about what children can teach us about happiness.
- Brainstorm ways to become more mindful.
- Explore 5 top tips for practicing mindfulness.
- Play a mindfulness game and talk about therapeutic activities.
- Discuss relaxation techniques, meditations, and retreats while using useful expressions.
Meet your next must-have Speaking Club! This lesson explores modern distractions, appreciating small moments, and learning from children. With engaging activities and speaking cards, students will practice mindfulness and fluency while discovering personal insights. Ready to dive in? Grab the lesson now!
Speaking: Catastrophizing
In this speaking club your students will:
- Break down the concept of catastrophizing.
- Discuss a short article on the topic.
- Explore what we can and can’t control in life.
- Step into the roles of overthinkers and rationalists.
- Use the emotion wheel to comment on different situations.
- And the cherry on top—discuss best-selling self-help books!
This Speaking Club helps students identify overthinking patterns and take action. Through discussions, real-life scenarios, and an emotion wheel, students will practice responding more rationally and break the cycle. Ready to turn stress into strategy? Grab the lesson now!