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doctors and nurses speaking with a patient

In a hospital ward

When you are describing a place it is useful to use relative clauses to add details to your description.

Describing a picture: a formal conversation

In this description of a photo of a formal conversation, you will hear language to speculate about how people are feeling and what they might be saying to each other. Use these activities to build your range of feelings adjectives, practise modals for speculating and practise word order in indirect questions.

a small boy at the dentists

At the dentist’s

Would you like to learn how to describe a picture?

a father playing with his child in the snow

Describing a winter scene

In these activities you will learn a range of adjectives for describing a picture that has been taken outside, such as a winter scene.

A short presentation on housing

These activities aim to help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and giving short, informal presentations.

One of those days: past perfect

Have you ever had a really bad day? Watch the video of Anne talking about when she had one of those terrible days.

Watching television: adjectives

Watch the video of Anne talking about what she likes watching on TV, then answer the questions.

Giving a short presentation: money

This activity will help you prepare for ESOL speaking examinations and give short, informal presentations. You will be able to hear real ESOL learners trying out the activities, and compare your speaking with theirs. In this activity, Iwona and Kelly talk about money.

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