That’s Conversation! Memory

That’s Conversation! Memory is designed for use in conversation classes with learners at B1+, B2 and C1 levels. It offers opportunities to reflect on personal memories, study habits, and past relationships, while practicing essential grammar: Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, and used to. Students will also explore themes like time spent with grandparents, and craft their own love song about a finished relationship. All tasks encourage meaningful interactions, ensuring learners actively use and improve their English in an enjoyable way. The MiniEbook is available in digital format for online classes or can be printed for in-person lessons.

What’s inside?
• 13 engaging tasks to get your B1 – C1 students talking about memory, studying, and the past
• Grammar practice: Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, and used to
• Opportunities for students to share personal memories and discuss past relationships
• Guided activity for writing a love song about a finished relationship
• Vocabulary and prompts for discussing grandparents and family traditions
• Suggestions for further exploration through videos, songs, readings, and creative homework tasks

Is this MiniEbook for you?

That’s Conversation! Memory is for you if…
• You’re looking for creative and ready-made conversation materials for your adult ESL classes.
• Your students enjoy discussing personal experiences and memories.
• You want to revise key past tenses and the used to structure in a conversational context.
• You aim to foster meaningful interactions and improve fluency in English.
• You need a flexible resource that can be used in both online and inperson lessons.

How to use That’s Conversation! Memory?
• Download the MiniEbook for digital use in online classes or print it for in-person sessions.
• Use the activities to guide discussions, connect grammar to real-life contexts, and encourage creativity.
• Refer to the Teacher’s Notes (Page 10) for extra resources, answer keys, and ideas for extending the lesson.
• When there is no solution to a task in Teacher’s Notes, it means that your students’ own ideas and viewpoints are the best response.
• Encourage students to personalize their learning by reflecting on their own memories and experiences.
• Maximise student talking time by allowing learners to share stories, justify their ideas, and expand on each other’s answers.