Communication Bank

Describe photos of homes around the world, discuss a listening text about sleep, and talk about the type of holiday you'd love to try.

Read an article about scientific research, then tell your partner what it said and listen to theirs. Ocean resources or living forever — which is more surprising?

Read a strange-but-true news story and retell it to your partner, then roleplay two complaint conversations — as an angry customer and as the person handling the complaint.

Roleplay a journalist interview as a business owner, catch up on two personal projects with your partner, then debate opinions on education.

Ask your partner for recommendations for local services, and give them yours in return — from hairdressers to builders.

Roleplay both sides of a problem — play a customer with a complaint, then a member of staff trying to solve it.

Ask your partner an 11-question quality of life survey — work, environment, healthcare, free time and more — then compare your answers.

Read about Rosa Parks or Simón Bolívar and tell your partner what you learned, then roleplay making and responding to offers in two everyday situations.