SPEAKING ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Find the differences

Aim: The aim in this activity is to make students speak by finding differences between pictures. This activity may adapt according to students level. It may be used in any level.

Procedure : The teacher brings the class two picture which there are some differences. Pictures must be enough big to see. The teacher sticks the pictures to board. The teacher divides the class into two groups and wants students to find differences between pictures. First group starts and if they give true answer then they get one point and go on. If they don’t, second group takes the turn. Activity goes on like that.

Activity 2: Taboo

Aim: the aim of this activity is to make the students to talk in warm atmosphere without stress and anxiety.

Procedure: The teacher brings the class colorful taboo cards. The teacher divides the class into two groups again. And the teacher wants one person of the groups to tell a card without using forbidden words to the other group The group which has the most correct answer win the game. The group using forbidden words gets negative points.

PENCIL

WRITE

NOTEBOOK

PEN

DOG

PET

CAT

BARK

DRESS

GIRL

WEAR

CLOTHES

PIZZA

FOOD

ITALY

ROUND

SCHOOL

PLACE

STUDY

TEACHER

BANANA

YELLOW

FRUIT

MONKEYS

CARROT

VEGETABLE

ORANGE

RABBITS

BUS

TRANSPORT

WHEELS

PEOPLE

SUMMER

HOT

BEACH

ELEPHANT

ANIMAL

GREY

PHONE

TALK

FRIEND

BEDROOM

SLEEP

ROOM

KEY

DOOR

OPEN

METAL

WINDOW

OPEN

GLASS

ROOM

CHAIR

SIT

DINING ROOM

WOOD

JUNE

MONTH

SIXTH

SUMMER

TEACHER

SCHOOL

CLASS

TEACH

COMPUTER

MOUSE

INTERNET

EMAIL

TO DANCE

PARTY

MUSIC

MOVE

ICE CREAM

SUMMER

EAT

COLD

MOUTH

SPEAK

BODY

FACE

BLUE

COLOUR

SKY

EYES

BALL

ROUND

PLAY

SPORT

BROTHER

FAMILY

SISTER

BOY

DOG

PET

CAT

BARK

Activity 3: Interview about giving advice

Aim: The aim is to make the students to talk about giving advice in pairs. Interview is a good activity for students, especially shy students, in terms of making the students to speak.

Procedure: The teacher gives the students some situations about giving advice. The teacher divides the class into pairs. The teacher wants the pairs to give appropriate advice according to situations. Pairs change roles and the activity goes on like that.

1. I need to lose weight. Can you give me advice? You should eat salad.

2. I didn’t pass the driving test. What should I do?

3. I need to save money at the supermarket. Can you give me advice?

4. I just arrived in the US. What should I do?

5. I found $20.00 in the school hall. Can you give me advice?

6. My sink is leaking. What should I do?

7. A friend asked me to lend her some money. Can you give me advice?

8. I want to quit smoking. What should I do?

9. My job is very stressful and tiring. Can you give me advice?

10. I feel homesick. What should I do?

Activity 4: Role play

Aim: Role-plays are a great way to help students transition into using English in real-life situations. Role-plays are interesting, memorable and engaging, and they help students retain the language they have learned. Most importantly, they encourage students to interact with each other meaningfully.

Procedure: The teacher gives the students some real life situations such as doctor-patient, ordering at a restaurant, checking into a hotel, making/canceling an appointment and take on different personalities. For example

Making a hair appointment

Receptionist: Good Morning. Super Cuts Hair Salon, Can I help you?Sue: Hi, I’d like to make a hair appointment please.Receptionist: Okay, when can you come in?Sue: Tomorrow morningReceptionist: Ok. We have an opening for tomorrow Wednesday March19 at 10:30am.Sue: Great. I’ll take it.Receptionist: What’s your name?Sue: Sue Nelson.Receptionist: See you then.

Canceling a dentist appointment

Receptionist: Good afternoon. Dr. Smith’s office. Can I help you?Sue: Hi, this is Sue Nelson. I need to cancel my appointment for FridayMarch 28 at 10:15am.Receptionist: Okay. Do you want to reschedule your appointment now?Sue: No thank you. I’ll call back.Receptionist: Ok. Thanks for calling. Bye.Sue: Bye.

Rescheduling an eye appointment

Receptionist: Dr. Edwards’ office. Can I help you?Sue Nelson: Hi. My name is Sue Nelson. I need to reschedule myappointment.Receptionist: Sure. I have an opening on Thursday May 1. Are youavailable?Sue: I’m sorry. I’m busy that day.Receptionist: How about Monday May 5?Sue: Yes. That’s perfect. Thank you.Receptionist: Thanks for calling. See you then.

Activity 5: Listen and choose the right animal

Aim: The aim is to improve concentration span and to recognize different wild animals according to descriptions. This activity improves listening skills of the students.

Procedure: This activity is an online activity. The teacher prepares the computer and be sure that equipments work properly. And then the teacher has the students listen description of the animals. Students have three options to choose. And there are pictures of the animals. If they give right answer, the game goes on. If they don’t, then they listen to description again. The activity goes on like that.

Audio Script ( + / - )

1. Nobody likes this animal because they bite. Now, it's not the worst bite in the world but the problem with their bite is that it makes you itch after they bite you. Some people get a red spot and they itch for days.

2. On the other hand, most people love this animal because they think it's so cute. They love to eat leaves and plants. They're vegetarians and these small little animals are sometimes kept as pets.

3. This animal is an amphibian which means that it can live in both water and on land. It looks like it has wings but I don't think it can fly and I also don't think it could climb a tree.

4. I don't know if they have these birds where you live but I've seen them in California quite a bit. They're ocean birds and they love to dive straight into the water with their long beak first and they catch fish. They are very large birds with a wide wing span and a super long beak.

5. This animal looks dangerous but in fact, it's pretty harmless and a lot of people keep them as pets even. They're pretty lazy animals. They like to sit around in the sun. They're reptiles. I think they can swim. I'm not sure but I think they can swim too.

6. There are a lot of children books written about these insects because they go through so many changes in their life. When they're born they are very small and they love to eat and eat and eat and get big and fat. And eventually they'll be able to fly but this one can't fly yet.

Web addressee of the activity: http://www.elllo.org/english/Games/G026-WildLife.html

http://busyteacher.org/1716-taboo.html

http://www.vitaeducation.org/teacher-resources/instructional-materials/