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Also known as Indirect Speech, Reported Speech is essential in everyday spoken English. But it can be really difficult for some students to learn and practise it if they don’t already have a grasp on verb tenses. That’s why you need fun activities and exercises to help your students understand and accurately use both Direct and Indirect Speech!

Famous Quotes

Pre-intermediate & Intermediate / Teens& Adults

Inspirational quotes can really motivate students, right? Sometimes the right words at the right moment can make all the difference!

So, ask your English learners to search online and find some favourite classroom quotes, or inspirational things that famous people have said about their lives and experiences. Then, they have to read them out loud and then take turns practising the Reported Speech.

For example, if student A says the phrase ‘Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.’ and shows a photo of Albert Einstein, student B could say ‘Einstein said peace could not be kept by force. He said it could only be achieved by understanding.’.

Tip: You can also use the above-mentioned example to explain to your students that if what the speaker has said is still true or relevant, it's not always necessary to change the present tense.

The Reported Speech Worksheet I

Pre-intermediate & Intermediate / Teens & Adults

Completing some gaps and changing fun sentences from Direct to Reported Speech is the practice your students need!

Download the helpful worksheet from our Summer Voices 6 series here: The Reported Speech Worksheet I.

The Reported Speech Worksheet II

Pre-intermediate & Intermediate / Teens & Adults

Being aware of grammar rules does not always mean that students can use language effectively when they write or complete exercises. Practice is necessary. So, you just need this useful worksheet from our Voices B1 series to make learning and practising the Reported Speech enjoyable!

Download it here: The Reported Speech Worksheet II.