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ESL conversation starters — warm-ups that make students talk

For online English tutors who need reliable lesson openers — not another grammar PDF. Rule: student talks more than tutor; correct gently after the warm-up.

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Excerpt — 5 warm-up prompts

  1. Weekend plans (A1–A2) — Ask: What did you do last weekend? Follow-ups: Who with? Favorite part? Would you do it again?
  2. Morning routine (A1–A2) — Ask: What does a normal morning look like for you? Follow-ups: Coffee/tea? Exercise? How do you wake up?
  3. Favorite meal (A1–A2) — Ask: What is your favorite meal to cook or order? Follow-ups: Ingredients? Who taught you? Best restaurant for it?
  4. Dream trip (A2–B1) — Ask: If you could visit any city for one week, where? Follow-ups: Why? What would you see first? Who would you take?
  5. Remote work day (A2–B1) — Ask: Describe a good work-from-home day. Follow-ups: Hours? Breaks? Biggest distraction?

Use for 3–8 minutes at lesson start. Full sample page: /sample-esl.

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