Listen "33 - My FAVE Speaking Activity for World Language Classes: "And you" & How to Play "
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThe "And You" game transforms speaking practice in world language classrooms, helping students overcome anxiety while having fun with movement and authentic communication.• Based on a college orientation icebreaker game that needs minimal preparation• Students form a circle with placeholders, with one person in the middle making a statement• Anyone who shares that trait must find a new spot, creating movement and engagement• Works with any language unit - from basic likes/dislikes to clothing, food, or complex topics• Offers scaffolding for shy students through group responses and visual supports• Requires sufficient comprehensible input before asking students to produce language• Can be adapted for any proficiency level by adjusting complexity of required statements• Most effective when kept short (about 10 minutes) and followed by discussion• Turns the class community into authentic content for language learningEmail me at [email protected] with your favorite speaking activities!Submit your question here Download the free audio training "The Joyful CI Classroom System" here Find out more and join the Practical Proficiency Network hereLet's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook Love this episode? Get access to over 150+ trainings, instructional coaching, and an amazing peer community of proficiency-oriented teachers in the Practical Proficiency Network Submit your questions about proficiency, grammar, or creating communicative classroom environments through this link: https://airtable.com/appOp9IY7Ah77oYup/pagpRzuEqAVZgBnrk/form and I'll answer them on the show!
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