Dialogue Line

This activity is good for short conversations, either patterned expressions or free discussion (see Variations for the latter).

Preparation

Select the conversation for practice. Write the stems on the board. Have students move desks if necessary to leave a big space in the front or center of the room.

Procedure

1. Divide the class in half. 2. Students form two equal circles, one inside the other. The inner circle faces out and the outer circle faces in (so the students are facing one another). 3. Students exchange a patterned conversation (generally one question and one answer each) before rotating to their left to a new partner and repeating the exchange.

Variations

This activity can be used for free discussion with just topics or questions written on a piece of paper and put in between the students. When students rotate, the paper stays on the floor for the next pair. Students can provide the topics or questions on pieces of paper to be distributed for use in the activity.

When to Use It

• To consolidate expressions • To practice conversations • To get students up and moving

Level

Skills

Practice

Materials

Slips of paper

Preparation Time

5 minutes

Activity Time

10–15 minutes