Speaking Resources
Activities and tools for oral practice.
Developing speaking fluency is often the primary goal for English language learners, as oral communication enables them to participate in conversations, express opinions, negotiate meaning, and build relationships in English-speaking contexts. Our comprehensive teaching resource library includes platforms and activities designed to help students overcome anxiety, build confidence, and develop the fluency and accuracy needed for effective spoken communication.
Effective speaking instruction addresses multiple dimensions: pronunciation and intelligibility, grammatical accuracy, vocabulary range, discourse management, and pragmatic competence. Explore our guides on creative speaking activities for adults and activities to improve speaking fluency for practical classroom strategies. Speaking development works synergistically with listening comprehension, as students need to understand spoken input before they can produce appropriate responses.
Many teachers enhance speaking practice with interactive games that create authentic communication needs, reducing anxiety and increasing engagement. Clear pronunciation instruction helps students become more intelligible speakers, while expanding vocabulary knowledge gives learners more precise tools for expression. The resources below include conversation practice platforms, pronunciation coaches, role-play scenario generators, and discussion question databases.
For structured implementation, our lesson plan resources provide complete speaking units that progress from controlled practice to free production. Teachers can also access our collection of speaking activities for teenagers and conversation materials tailored to different age groups and proficiency levels. Whether you're facilitating pair work, leading whole-class discussions, or providing opportunities for presentations, these curated resources support diverse speaking goals and classroom contexts.