On 4th December 2019, our students took part in a lunchtime English speaking activity that focused on the use of emojis in modern communication. The students made the most of the opportunity to put their speaking skills into practice by discussing a contemporary topic with teachers as well as fellow students. Teachers and helpers found that almost all students use emojis when they send messages to their friends by their mobile phones. The event was a great success as the students were all enthusiastic and happy to receive constructive feedback on how to improve their speaking skills.