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Speaking Challenge

Speaking activity for ESL & Business English tutors

A word or phrase appears — students use it naturally in speech before the timer moves to the next one.

How it works

  1. 1Words or phrases appear one by one with a timer
  2. 2Student uses the word naturally in a sentence
  3. 3Tutor clicks "Got it!" when done or timer advances automatically

Best for

  • Vocabulary activation
  • Fluency practice
  • Spontaneous speech

Example

Meeting vocabulary — timebox, parking lot, consensus, action point — used in realistic sentences

Bulk import format

One word or phrase per line (bulk add)
Instructions: written separately in the Instructions field

See how it works

Try the demo below — no sign-up needed

What the tutor sees

Tutor View

Word 1 of 6

timebox

What the student sees

Student View

You are facilitating a meeting that's losing focus. Use each word naturally in something you'd actually say to take control of the room.

timebox

Related mechanics

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