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Elevator Pitch

Speaking activity for ESL & Business English tutors

Students pitch an idea, product, or topic within a time limit. Timer visible on screen.

How it works

  1. 1Topic and context appear on screen
  2. 2Timer starts (30, 60, or 90 seconds)
  3. 3Student delivers their pitch
  4. 4Useful phrases shown as support during the pitch

Best for

  • Presentation skills
  • Persuasion
  • Fluency under pressure
  • Creative thinking

Example

"Pitch your company's service to a skeptical CFO. You have 60 seconds."

Bulk import format

Topic | Context (audience and situation)

See how it works

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What the tutor sees

Tutor View

Topic

Pitch your company's service to a new client

You have 60 seconds to convince a busy potential client that your service is worth a follow-up meeting.

Participants

YouPresenting
AlexWaiting
MariaWaiting
60

Timer

Not started

What the student sees

Student View

Pitch your company's service to a new client

You have 60 seconds to convince a busy potential client that your service is worth a follow-up meeting.

60

Useful Phrases

We specialize in...Unlike other providers, we...Our clients typically see [result] within [timeframe]...What makes us different is...

Related mechanics

Elevator Pitch — Interactive Teaching Activity | Edugine