Description

Newspaper Articles PDF – Free Teen Speaking Activities for Upper-Intermediate ESL

This FREE Newspaper Articles PDF resource is designed to boost communication and critical thinking in teenage ESL students. Featuring authentic-style newspaper articles and guided discussion prompts, it’s ideal for speaking lessons, debate prep, or exam practice.

What’s Inside:

• 15+ photocopiable articles covering current events, lifestyle, technology, sports, and more
• Follow-up speaking activities and comprehension questions
• Vocabulary building and optional writing tasks

Why It Works for Teens:

• Uses authentic-style texts that are age-relevant
• Encourages opinion sharing and meaningful discussion
• Perfect for classroom debates, speaking exams, or ESL conversation clubs
• Targets CEFR B2–C1 learners (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)

How to Use This Resource:

1. Select an article based on your weekly theme or topic
2. Use the comprehension and vocabulary tasks to warm up
3. Facilitate group discussions using the speaking questions
4. Assign follow-up writing or presentation work for deeper engagement

Perfect For:

This Newspaper Articles PDF is ideal for ESL teachers, language schools, conversation tutors, or secondary EFL classrooms. It works great in small groups, pair work, or individual reading tasks.

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

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