Looking for ways to get students talking more? Something to Say by Tessa Woodward and Seth Lindstromberg is a practical resource packed with ready-to-use speaking activities that help learners develop fluency through meaningful interaction.
The book focuses on one simple idea: the best way to improve speaking is to speak … a lot! The activities encourage students to ask questions, respond naturally, share opinions, and react to each other’s ideas. This kind of conversation helps learners move beyond short textbook answers and develop the confidence to communicate more freely.
Designed for learners from low-intermediate to advanced levels (A2–B2+), the photocopiable handouts make it easy to introduce engaging speaking tasks with minimal preparation. Activities range from imaginative interviews and riddles to questionnaires and open discussions that build vocabulary, reinforce grammar, and strengthen conversational skills.
Lair’s tip: In this book, you will find many activities that work brilliantly as quick speaking starters or as follow-ups after grammar or vocabulary learning. Students discover they really do have something to say, and that’s when the best language practice happens.
