speaking activities for young learners

1. SPEAKINGACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Find the differences
Aim: The aim inthisactivityisto make studentsspeakbyfindingdifferencesbetweenpictures.This
activitymayadapt accordingto studentslevel. It maybe usedin anylevel.
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.

2. 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
ICE-CREAM
ELEPHANT
ANIMAL
GREY
AFRICA
PHONE
TALK
FRIEND
OBJECT
BEDROOM
SLEEP
ROOM
HOUSE
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

3. 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?

4. 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 morning
Receptionist: Ok. We have an opening for tomorrow Wednesday March
19 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 Friday
March 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 my
appointment.
Receptionist: Sure. I have an opening on Thursday May 1. Are you
available?
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.

5. 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

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