Speaking activity for ESL & Business English tutors
Describe a word without using the forbidden words. Classic party game format that builds circumlocution skills.
Describe "negotiation" without using: deal, discuss, agreement, talk, compromise
Word | forbidden word 1, forbidden word 2, forbidden word 3, forbidden word 4Talk Time
Open discussion questions appear one by one. Tutor controls the pace. Pure conversation, no scoring pressure.
Elevator Pitch
Students pitch an idea, product, or topic within a time limit. Timer visible on screen.
Speaking Challenge
A word or phrase appears — students use it naturally in speech before the timer moves to the next one.