Conversation Starters lesson plans

Conversation starter lessons give a student something worth talking about and the language to say it: daily routines, likes and dislikes for newer speakers, social media at B1, remote work at B2 and debates on AI and jobs at C1. Each plan sets up the topic, pre-teaches the phrases a student will reach for, then hands most of the lesson over to speaking. Use them when a student says they just want to talk.

The first lesson of every course is a full plan you can read here with no signup. The other lessons show an outline.

5 coursesB1B2C1All levels

Courses

All levelsConversation Starters1 free

Daily Life Discussions

Everyday topics to get students talking about their routines and experiences

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
All levelsConversation Starters1 free

Opinions and Preferences

Practice expressing and defending personal viewpoints

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B1Conversation Starters1 free

Hot Topics

Engaging discussion topics about modern life and society (B1 level)

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
B2Conversation Starters1 free

Deep Discussions

Thought-provoking topics for more advanced conversations (B2 level)

8 lessons2 hr 10 min
C1Conversation Starters1 free

Advanced Debates

Complex topics requiring nuanced arguments and counterarguments (C1 level)

8 lessons2 hr 10 min