Back to School Chat Cards

Communication Skills Development

Developing the ability to actively participate in conversations, listen, and respond effectively.

Activity Purpose

To establish a strong foundation of mutual respect and understanding among classmates, creating a supportive and harmonious learning environment.

ESL

The most widely recognised term globally for English language teaching, used in resource titles to make them easy to find.

English Language Teaching Acronyms

Acronyms associated with teaching English, which include ELT, TEFL, EFL, ELL, EAL, ESOL, and ESL.

Summer Break Prompt

A conversation starter asking about the most exciting thing experienced or done over the summer break.

Extra Class Prompt

A conversation starter asking which subject a student would choose to have an extra class on and why.

Fictional Character Creation Prompt

A conversation starter asking for the name, special abilities, or traits of a fictional character created by the student.

English Class Challenge Prompt

A conversation starter asking about the most challenging aspect of English class and specific areas to work on.

Dream School Club Prompt

A conversation starter asking what topic a dream school club would focus on and who would participate in it.

Historical Mentor Prompt

A conversation starter asking which famous person from history a student would choose as a mentor and why.

Invented School Subject Prompt

A conversation starter asking what a new school subject would be called and what would be taught in that class.