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 SongA need to listen

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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