Marco Polo's Language Partner
Meet virtual conversation partners around the word for speaking practice.
Speaking
Boost classroom engagement with interactive info-gap activities! These tools are vital for ESL learners because they simulate real-world communication by creating a genuine "need to know." Turn passive reading into an active, collaborative social experience.
Christmas in England vs. America
Engage B1 ESL students with these interactive American vs British Christmas information-gap activities. Boost speaking skills while learning cultural differences in food, traditions, and holidays.
New York vs. Los Angeles.
Engage B1 ESL students with these interactive NYC vs. LA info-gap activities. Practice speaking and listening through cultural comparisons of lifestyle, career paths, and housing in America's biggest cities.
Lunar New Year Traditions
Explore global Lunar New Year traditions with this A2 ESL info-gap activity. Students practice speaking and listening while comparing celebrations in around the world.
Ordering Food
Enhance ESL classroom engagement with this interactive B1-level information-gap activity focusing on restaurant reservations, dietary requirements, and menu specials to build authentic communicative competence and vocabulary.
Chinese New Year Around the World
Explore cultural differences with this B1 ESL Info-Gap activity. Students compare Chinese New Year traditions in Thailand and China, focusing on vocabulary related to festivals, travel, and symbolism.
Talking About Your Job
An information-gap activity designed to help you prepare for speaking tests. A single-player mode is available.