Cohort Class Speaking

Here you can find activities to practise your speaking skills. You can improve your speaking by noticing the language we use in different situations and practising useful phrases.

The learning materials in this section are written and organised by level. There are videos of different conversations at school and places around town. You will hear lots of useful phrases and you can practise saying them along with the video. The interactive exercises will help you practise and remember the new language.

Take our free online English test to find out which level to choose. Select your level, from beginner (CEFR level A1) to upper intermediate (CEFR level B2), and improve your speaking skills at any time and at your own speed.Practise and improve your speaking skills for your school studies, your exams and for real life. There are videos and activities for different levels, so find your level and make a start.

What happens in Speaking Group?

An English Language Specialist from the Writing Center attends each meeting to welcome participants and to facilitate the group meeting.

• The facilitator introduces the suggested topic then moves participants to small breakout rooms (3-5 participants) for 25 minutes
• Group members discuss the topic, ask questions, and suggest strategies or resources
• Participants return to the main room then join new breakout rooms with different partners for the next 25 minutes
• Everyone rejoins the main room to share anything interesting from their group conversation and to say goodbye

Please note: The facilitator will request from students and scholars, but community members don’t need to worry about this.

Who can join Speaking Group?

• Students, including undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students
• Postdoctoral scholars, visiting scholars, research collaborators, and faculty
• Spouses and community members
• Native/fluent English speaking volunteers, we welcome your participation.