Types of Speaking Activities
What is information gap game?
An activity where one person holds the knowledge that their partner must find out through questioning.
What are interruptions?
A way of interjecting into a conversation as a means of changing the topic or adding information
What is conversational language?
Casual talk conducted in a social setting.
What is preparation?
Allowing students planning time before performing a speaking task.
What is a formal debate?
A competition between two teams who must argue their side of a topic.
What are repair strategies?
Using substitution or paraphrasing to remedy an error when speaking.
What is functional language?
Language used in everyday situations to achieve particular purpose.
What is pair work?
Allowing students opportunities to discuss with one other peer before performing a speaking task.
What is role play?
When a scenario is given that students must act out.
What is real talk?
The exposure to authentic language which aid communication.
What is public speaking?
Spoken presentation in a formal setting.
What is mandatory talk time?
Setting a specified amount of time for each student to speak for during tasks.
What is a class discussion?
A unplanned whole class conversation regarding a topic or issue.
What are conclusion markers?
Terms and phrases which indicate the end of a conversation.
What is performative language?
Language used during role play.
What is group work?
When multiple students work together to discuss ideas and prepare for a speaking task.