Pro-Con Speed Dating - Speaking & Argumentation Practice

13 pages - colour + printer-friendly | 56 debate prompts | Creative discussion formats for B1–B2 learners
Get your students up, talking, and thinking critically - one fun debate at a time!

This interactive pro-con speed dating resource is the perfect way to get your class moving and speaking with purpose. With 56 playful and thought-provoking debate topics (like “Tea vs. Coffee” or “Living in Space vs. Underwater”), students practise expressing opinions, arguing from both sides, and using advanced vocabulary in a fun, fast-paced setting.

The 13-page PDF includes a clear method guide, 7 classroom variations, and all the prompt cards ready to use. Ideal for fluency building, structured speaking, and preparing for exams like the Matura.

What’s included:

• Instructions for running a Pro-Con Speed Dating activity
• 7 creative variations for differentiation
• 56 “this vs. that” debate prompts (from practical to silly!)
• Great for pair speaking, rotations, or whole-class warm-ups
• Boosts speaking confidence, argumentation skills, and language fluency

Perfect for:

• B1-B2 speaking lessons
• Communication & debating skills
• Oral exam preparation
• Fun, active language learning

From “Cats vs. Dogs” to “Glow-in-the-dark Everything vs. Scratch-and-sniff Everything” - turn your classroom into a high-energy debate arena!

Download the Pro-Con Speed Dating PDF and bring structured fun to your speaking lessons today!