Engaging Listening and SpeakingActivities for Primary Students
Roisin O’Farrell
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A giant body and scary claws.Let’s sing about dinosaurs. Has it got a tail? Yes, it has.Has it got wings? Yes, it has.And it’s got a head and eyes, too.And I can see it looking at you. A giant body and scary claws.Let’s sing about dinosaurs. Has it got a mouth? Yes, it has.Has it got legs? Yes, it has.And it’s got a neck and teeth, too.And I can see it looking at you. RUN!
The Dinosaur Song
A need to listen
MouseMaster
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What’s this question?
And the answer?
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…live?
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Add a bit of novelty!
Flip questions
Flip questions
Questionnaires
QuestionnaireDo you like________?Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
1.Maria
2.Jesus
3. 4. 5. 6.
chicken? Yespizza? Yesbananas? NoEnglish? YesSevilla? NoBetis? YesDoraemon? Yes
Questionnaires
QuestionnaireWhat ….. do you like?I like…… 1. Marcos 2. 3.
colour…? greenanimal…? dolphinsfood…? pizzaTV programme..?football team…?
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
Classroom language
Classroom language
Can I have a pencil, please?
Classroom language
Classroom language1. The children work in pairs and
each child has their own set of mini-flashcards.
2. Each child chooses 4 cards and puts the rest aside.
3. The pair takes it in turn to try to guessw hich cards their partner is holding, by asking – Can I have carrots, please?
5. If the guess is correct the card is handed over – Yes. Here you are.Thank you.If it is incorrect – No, sorry!
Restaurant role play
Flag speaking opportunities
I think (that)….In my opinion….
Yes.I agree.That’s correct.
No.I disagree.That’s not correct.
What do you think?Do you agree?
I think (that)…. and I am never wrong!In my expert opinion….
Absolutely!Give me five!You’re a genius!
Absolutely not!Seriously? No way (Jose)!
I’m right, aren’t I?
Jeopardy
Thank you for joining me!
Roisin O’Farrell