One key goal almost every adult ESL student shares is gaining the ability to speak English with others. Luckily, you come to the classroom with a unique advantage. You have life experience. And, unlike younger students, they’ve typically already achieved a high level of proficiency in their native language. I Know You want to speak English as well as you speak your own native language—so what better way to speak English like your native language than to speak about the very same things that you speak about on a daily basis? ESL speaking activities work even better when they speak about their own personal recollections, thoughts and ideas on these topics too! Sure, games and interactive exercises definitely work—so, you can always do some fun activities with them. But when it comes to improving confidence and fluency, sometimes you just can’t beat a fine discussion. You know, a discussion like the ones they regularly have in their own language! Breaking out discussion questions like the ones we use in the WhatsApp club, questions about everyday things, works well because these types of questions really get the brain thinking, relate directly to a familiar situation and can even incite some fascinating discussions between you all. All this while you work, drive or simply sit back and listen!