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When it comes to creating activities or tasks I feel like a blank slate. Therefore this booklet will help me a lot :)

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I really liked the activities.

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I learned about many different games, apps and activities. I have already started implementing them in my lessons.

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I learned a lot and can't wait to use them in my classes.

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I learned a lot and can't wait to use them in my classes.

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Actually, I think I can adapt and alter all the activities according to my students' needs, so I cannot say that there are any activities that I wouldn't use.

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I am amazed by the organization of this booklet! I really like the activities and games, some of which are new to me and I am very excited to use them in my lessons. These activities give students great opportunity to use the target language efficiently.

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The plans shared in this session are very effective for me. I think I can apply most of them in my lessons.

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I think this booklet is really useful as there are some activities that I haven't tried before. I like giving my students pictures and ask them to write a story. Then, they present their story to the class.

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all activities are helpful based on the context T sets up; however, I mostly like to apply role-playing and interviewing to create an interactive and communicative atmosphere in the class. since these activities expose SS to real-life examples, it becomes easier, more fun, and more creative to see themselves acting according to the roles assigned.

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Using pictures to reformulate (Zeynep Doğan)

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Using pictures to reformulate (Zeynep Doğan)

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Retelling using pictures can be particularly helpful for visual learners who benefit from seeing images alongside the text, enhancing their comprehension and engagement with the material.

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Grammar Story would be useful as the narrative format can aid in memory retention as students associate grammar rules with memorable stories.

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I liked the activities and games. Some of them I knew some I didn't. They also promote team work and collaborative learning.

When I teach reported speech I usually add a whispering activity. In which students whisper to one another's ears and report what they say.

If I teach If types I make them complete my sentences in groups or somertimes individually.

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I think if we revise our plannings and adapt the activities accroding to their levels we will be able to use each of them.

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I think "peel the onion" will attarct their attention so I will utilize it.

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I really liked the activites, games and the apps so I revise my planning to use these kinds of activities

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I think this booklet is a real gem when it comes to enhance the grammar learning through games. The best part of this booklet for me is hyperlinks, which allows us to explore the details about methods and example sites.

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Fantastic ideas, lessons, tasks, activities have been shared! I feel so overwhelmed. ;) After reading each brilliant idea, I want to use it right away. Many thanks to everyone!

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I don't want to say I wouldn't use, but I would have difficulty applying 'Peel the Onion' because organizing the class could be an issue. 

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I don't want to say I wouldn't use, but I would have difficulty applying 'Peel the Onion' because organizing the class could be an issue. 

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I think Hot Seat will engage the learners the most because there is the competitive element in it, yet speaking without preparation would make me think twice because students often express that not having enough information about a topic usually discourages them from speaking.

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I think Hot Seat will engage the learners the most because there is the competitive element in it, yet speaking without preparation would make me think twice because students often express that not having enough information about a topic usually discourages them from speaking.

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I noted down some of the activities to use in my classes. I have noticed I particularly like activities for which there is not much preparation on my side so that I can apply them practically and often, easily adapting to different language points. 

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I noted down some of the activities to use in my classes. I have noticed I particularly like activities for which there is not much preparation on my side so that I can apply them practically and often, easily adapting to different language points. 

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I find all these activities quite engaging and fun to do . I will definitely use HOT SEAT🥳 this activity definitely promotes critical thinking skills  as well as  spontaneity. I would use it for practising if conditional,  passive structures, Modal verbs and Relative clauses.

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Objective: To foster fluency in grammar usage and creativity in storytelling.

Instructions:

Divide the participants into small groups of 3-5 members each.

Provide each group with a blank sheet of paper.

Explain that the objective of the activity is to create a collaborative story while incorporating specific grammar elements.

Choose a starting point for the story (e.g., "Once upon a time, in a magical forest...").

Assign each group a specific grammar element to focus on (e.g., past tense verbs, adjectives, conjunctions, etc.).

Set a timer for a designated time period (e.g., 5-10 minutes) for the first round.

Each group member takes turns adding a sentence to the story, ensuring that they incorporate the assigned grammar element.

Encourage participants to build upon the story in a coherent and imaginative manner.

After the timer expires, each group stops writing and passes their paper or whiteboard to the next group.

The next group reads the existing story, adds a sentence of their own, and continues incorporating the assigned grammar element.

Repeat this process for several rounds, with each group adding to the story based on the previous contributions.

Once all groups have contributed to each story, have a representative from each group read their completed story aloud to the entire group.

Discuss the stories as a whole, highlighting the creative use of grammar elements and the coherence of the narratives.

Variations:

Allow groups to choose their own starting point for the story.

Rotate the assigned grammar elements for each round to cover a variety of language structures.

Introduce specific themes or settings for the stories to add an additional layer of creativity.

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Picture-Based Speed Discussion with Target Grammar Structures (Mehtap Özkasap)

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Picture-Based Speed Discussion with Target Grammar Structures (Mehtap Özkasap)

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Objective: To practice fluency and incorporate specific grammar structures in spontaneous, time-limited discussions based on visual prompts.

Select a set of grammar structures or patterns you want students to practice (e.g., present perfect, modals, or passive voice).

Prepare a series of engaging and thought-provoking images or photographs.

Divide students into pairs.

Project or display an image for the whole class to see.

Set a timer for 2-3 minutes.

Within the time limit, students discuss the image, expressing their thoughts, ideas, or interpretations using the target grammar structures.

Encourage students to speak freely and maintain a natural flow of conversation while incorporating the assigned grammar structures.

After the time is up, display a new image and repeat the process with a different grammar structure.

Conduct a whole-class discussion, asking students to share any interesting ideas or insights from their conversations.

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Chain Storytelling with Grammar Structures (Mehtap Özkasap)

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Chain Storytelling with Grammar Structures (Mehtap Özkasap)

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Objective: To practice fluency while incorporating specific grammar structures in a collaborative storytelling activity.

1. Select a set of grammar structures or patterns you want students to practice (e.g., past continuous, conditionals, or relative clauses).

2. Divide students into small groups of 3-5 participants.

3. Assign a story title or theme to each group, or allow them to choose their own.

4. The first student in each group begins the story by creating a sentence using one of the assigned grammar structures.

5. The next student continues the story by adding a sentence with a different grammar structure from the list.

6. Continue the chain of storytelling, ensuring that each student incorporates a different grammar structure in their contribution.

7. Once all grammar structures have been used, the last student concludes the story.

8. Allow groups to share their stories with the class, focusing on fluency and coherence rather than accuracy.

9. Encourage peer feedback, highlighting effective use of grammar structures and storytelling elements.

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It could be touching shoulders because I find it a bit complicated (as the process) and learners may lose thier focus on the target language.

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My favourite one is roleplay, because when it is designed well, learners might really enjoy it and this could be effective for them. But, I will definetely try the hot seat from the booklet.

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There are nice and various types of grammar activities, which shows that we can make our grammar lessons more fruitful and enjoyable for our learners. Even though some of them are not very appropriate for my learners, some of them could be tried from time to time to make the lessons interesting or more entertaining.

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I found all fluency-focused grammar tasks very beneficial and creative. I believe they will be very useful to make my grammar classes enjoyable and efficient for my students. Also, fluency booklet is very useful to create a great learning environment.

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My favorite fluency-focused tasks encompass a variety of interactive and engaging activities designed to promote natural language use and communication skills. Role-playing activities, for instance, not only encourage creativity and cultural understanding but also provide students with opportunities to practice grammar structures in context. Storytelling circles offer a supportive environment for students to experiment with language in a low-pressure setting, fostering fluency and confidence in expression.

Additionally, Speed Dating Conversations present a dynamic platform for students to engage in short, timed exchanges focused on specific topics. This activity not only encourages fluency in grammar usage but also cultivates quick thinking and speaking skills, as students are prompted to communicate without overthinking grammar rules. By incorporating these diverse tasks into my lessons, I aim to create a rich and interactive learning environment that fosters fluency and proficiency in language use.

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I will try to use more of these in the future; I'm afraid I don't use many at present.

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In my opinion, all of these ideas are appealing and effective. Particularly, incorporating a song into the lesson is very enjoyable. Additionally, sentence completion exercises are highly productive, allowing learners to use the target language effectively.

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Thank you all for your great ideas. Whenever I feel stuck or out of ideas, I will always remember this session and course.

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I hope to try Peel the Onion soon as it gives a chance for peer interaction. Also, students get to talk for a long time. After observing them, the t can give whole class feedback if necessary. (Başak)

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I can't thank you enough. I have learnt a lot

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A literature circle is a small group discussion (usually between four and six students) in which every student has a role related to a book. The group members first prepare themselves for their task and present it to the group. By the end, the group has discussed the text in many different ways. When creating roles it can be helpful to start with the type of analysis you want the students to practice. For example, you might start with literary elements, like symbolism, theme, diction, characterization, etc., or you might use critical thinking skills, like connecting, evaluating, synthesizing, etc.

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There aren't any tasks I would say I wouldn't use . I believe there is a place in the lesson for all of them depending on the topic, age, level, interests, capabilities of the students

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Hot seat. It can be used in all levels. It is engaging. Although some students don't like to be the centre of attention, some others do. Role plays, games are always engaging and good fun

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I think all of the ideas will appeal to students. I have already tried some of tasks. Students find Interview / Alibi activity interesting. As long as students prepare well, it really works. We sometimes use 'Storyboard' to create picture stories.

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Choose a short text and practice reading it aloud multiple times, aiming to improve speed and accuracy with each try.

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So many useful ideas. Thanks a lot! 'Peel the onion'' looks like very interesting activity.

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I've used this task several times in my reading classes but I think it can be used for fluency based grammar tasks. Here is the link: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teaching-resources/teaching-adults/activities/pre-intermediate-a2/change-place-change-face#:~:text=This%20activity%20gives%20students%20maximum,fostering%20a%20positive%20learning%20environment.

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I've found it can be a good option for classes with shy students, or groups who have become bored with traditional pair-work activities. Requiring only minimum preparation and just a little moving around of furniture, this activity can be used with learners at all levels.

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It's hard to choose one particular task as they are all interesting and applicable to different situations. Yet, the ones I'll definitely use in my classes are Information Gap, Grammar/Picture Stories, Hot Seat, and Roleplays. I've already used some of them for vocabulary practice but never used them for grammar fluency tasks. Thank you.

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What a great way of sharing ideas with colleagues. Tasks in the booklet not only enhance fluency but also enable students to practice fluency in a fun way.

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I really like them all. Very useful. They are creative and meaningful activities that allow for personalisation.

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I really like them all. Very useful. They are creative and meaningful activities that allow for personalisation.

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I probably wouldn't use activities that involve sophisticated apps or use of IT, as my students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

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I probably wouldn't use activities that involve sophisticated apps or use of IT, as my students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

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I would adapt them to reduce the digital divide.

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roleplays because they are fun and engaging and give students opportunity to prepare and speak

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roleplays because they are fun and engaging and give students opportunity to prepare and speak

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Role-playing activities promote creativity, communication skills, and cultural understanding, making them highly engaging and effective for fluency development. Storytelling circles allow for natural language production and provide a supportive environment for students to experiment with grammar in a low-pressure setting. In Speed Dating Conversations students pair up and engage in short, timed conversations on a specific topic, focusing on using target grammar structures fluently. The time constraint encourages quick thinking and speaking without overthinking grammar rules.

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I learned so many things apps, games, and lesson plans. I would be so happy to try them ASAP))

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I learned so many things apps, games, and lesson plans. I would be so happy to try them ASAP))

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I generally prefer to use these games for vocabulary practice but never tried for grammar. I'll try as soon as possible

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I generally prefer to use these games for vocabulary practice but never tried for grammar. I'll try as soon as possible

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Personally, I like using role-playing exercises with a clear aim to achieve on both sides using the target language. It can be very funny but also very engaging and almost act like problem-solving as well, depending on the aim.

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I am excited to use some of the amazing activities I've learned here:)

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My favorite activities are sentence completion, nonstop talk, peel the onion,pass/throw the ball, role plays, and alibi/interviews

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Using some of these activites help our students communicate and interract with each other for a reason so that they will focus on meaning to talk/write in order to improve fluency in speaking/writing

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I always use it especially for vocabulary revision. It is engaging and provides motivation. Students enjoy it a lot.

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Interview after an imaginary situation (e.g. a crime scene) for appropriation/personalization that leads to a group debate for the solution of a problem (e.g. family inheritance issue) for the sake of autonomy

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Interview after an imaginary situation (e.g. a crime scene) for appropriation/personalization that leads to a group debate for the solution of a problem (e.g. family inheritance issue) for the sake of autonomy

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What I would not use is pass/throw the ball activity and certain games as the majority of my students would most likely consider them childish. 

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What I would not use is pass/throw the ball activity and certain games as the majority of my students would most likely consider them childish. 

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My (top three) favourite tasks are jigsaw reading, roleplays, and picture stories.  

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My (top three) favourite tasks are jigsaw reading, roleplays, and picture stories.  

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Jigsaw reading is excellent for academic reading classes since the division of labour and collaboration give the students a sense of responsibility as well as prevent student discouragement or fear due to the length or difficulty of a text. Nothing is more beneficial than a roleplay for the practice of a real life conversation. A combination of visuals and storytelling integrates into the practice the creativity and personalization elements.

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Some of these activities constitute the basis of fluency practice and can be readily extended or adjusted to provide variety. Unsurprisingly, their essential characteristic is interaction and communication. 

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Some of these activities constitute the basis of fluency practice and can be readily extended or adjusted to provide variety. Unsurprisingly, their essential characteristic is interaction and communication. 

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I have learned various activities and I am excited to integrate them to my lessons.

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I have learned various activities and I am excited to integrate them to my lessons.

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Fluency focused lesson planning and productive activity on simple past tense I chose to prepare made my mind clearer when it comes to teaching fluency

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Fluency focused lesson planning and productive activity on simple past tense I chose to prepare made my mind clearer when it comes to teaching fluency

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Roleplays, stories and personalized fluency activities are my favourites. Roleplays are creative and add a dynamic component to grammar fluency. Stories engage students by adding the suspense & surprise element, and students love hearing about the teacher's personal life. This makes them more comfortable in talking about themselves using the target language.

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This kind of activity could be adapted to practice some points of grammar such as quantifiers. Tell Ls to organize an event and prepare a poster for that event. All the posters are stuck on the wallls. Then they present their posters to the whole class particularly using quantifiers. For example: "We have thought of organizing a birthday party for a limited number of people" , "People will bring no food". After all presentations, Ls stand up and write their names on the posters of the events which they want to attend. Then find out the event whose participants' number is the highest.

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This task could be touching shoulders because I assume this activity can lead to more excitement and cause my students not to focus on the activity.

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I like applying all activities requiring learners to engage, speak and produce the target language but I try to make use of varied activities or tasks. Role play and information gaps could be my favourite anyway.

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I'd like to try hot seat and interviews. Speaking without any preparation may make learners feel less excited.

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This session included many practical activities that we can use in our classrooms. I'll try the ones that I haven't done before.

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Although it is fun to do, I don't prefer role play activities if my students are not very willing. They may be too shy and I don't want to force them to do. Role plays sometimes demotivate introverts and put a lot of pressure, so if there is anxiety, there is no learning.

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I really like information gap activities because it's also somehow controlled too, so students try to work on the areas that are my objectives.

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I will definitely try peel the onion activity. I think that's a very interactive one.

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This session has truly been enlightening and beneficial for me. I've gained a deeper understanding of how fluency-focused tasks can enhance the motivation. The different techniques and task types in different lesson models presented here are the key aspects of engaging authentic language use in the classroom.

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I think majority of the students find puzzles boring as a class activity. So I prefer to choose more attractive and motivating activities to engage my students.

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Fluency-focused tasks and language tasks have now become clearer. I liked the variety of activities that could be adapted to all levels.

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Non stop talking for 2 or 3 minutes would be enjoyable activity for my speaking classes:)

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Roleplays, Games, Nonstop talk

Student would love to get engaged with these tasks.

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I should try different activities for my students that I forget most of the time. I think I stick to some ways and forget about others.

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Teaching grammar is without doubt important especially for our students.Thanks for the activities and detailed explanations, in addition to the shared lesson plans by other participants, everything is so useful and this session has proved to be so insightful! Friday Longwe

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Roll plays, short films, and questions about target subjects are very useful for the learners in my classes.

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Roll plays, short films, and questions about target subjects are very useful for the learners in my classes.

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ss can learn from one another therefore putting them in small groups and assigning them task to discuss about could be very beneficial.

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to be honest, personally I am not attracted to them that's why I find them dull to utilize in class

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I think role play and storytelling are very good way to enhance productive skills

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i will try the links for grammar stories and hot seat game because of the age level of my ss.

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I will definitely try interview/alibi activity, I think it would be engaging and exciting for students

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To me, role-play, storytelling, gap completion, short videos of target points are my favorite ones. They are more communicative and integrative ones.

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Emphasis on fluency and regarding activities were very useful

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think using physical touch should be really considered because some learners may choose to stand with their boundaries about physical touch or they may have kind and firm boundaries about some questions about their personal lives, life choices, religious or political views or their family. Because sometimes they may have some inner wounds or personal feelings about these topics or something to they would not share with others in front of their peers or teachers and rather to keep it personal. So I wouldn't say I wouldn't use certainly but I would think very carefully and would analyze them carefully before doing such tasks. Learners are different like we, they are unique, different and have different characters so all of tasks, activities and their effectiveness can change depending on the classroom environment, dynamic and their personalities but most of tasks are quite effective, creative and applicable! :)

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I think there can be some debate-games or they may given some texts that defends different point views and they may be asked to defend the idea that article represents as groups. I think this would be great way to integrate communicative grammar to speaking skills and I also believe that learners love competition, so I believe most of them would really enjoy and liked them!

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I think debates, role play/drama activities, storytelling are my favorite ones. Because these are most creative and interactive ones for me!

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I loved many things this session. I loved many of activity types in the session. For example, giving clear instructions and giving learners an example of intended outcome is really important. I also think that integrating personalization and giving learners a choice to choose to create something original or unique is also really important.

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sentence completion is my favourite

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Touching Shoulders

I don't prefer activities that require touching.

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It is hard to choose. I love hot seat, interviews alibi, grammar stories. They all sounda exciting and useful.

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All of the tasks are fantastic, but working at a chain school presents a significant challenge with time management. Since all campuses administer exams simultaneously, falling behind schedule is not an option. This is my primary concern.

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My favorite activity in my booklet is role play. Encouraging role play in the classroom provides students with the opportunity to practice the target topic in a real-life context. Whether the subject to be learned is grammar or vocabulary, using grammar in communication becomes inevitable, thus enhancing fluency in this area. When conducting role plays, students learn while having fun. Moreover, since students prepare together in groups, role play also contributes positively to classroom dynamics.

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According to the student profile and subject, all of these activities can be selected and used. Since physical contact in activities may be uncomfortable for some students, I prefer not to do activities that require touching, such as 'touching shoulders'.

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A list of my go tasks are 1) sentence completion 2) role ğlays 3) puzzles ans 4) picture stories. These can be used regularly in my classes.

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Warm-Up Activity: Conditional Chain

Objective: To activate students' prior knowledge and introduce the concept of Type 2 conditionals in a fun and interactive way.

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups.

2. Give each group a ball or a soft object.

3. Start by saying a Type 2 conditional sentence, for example: "If I had a million dollars, I would travel around the world."

4. The student holding the ball must quickly make a new Type 2 conditional sentence using the word from the previous sentence, for example: "If I travelled around the world, I would visit Japan."

5. Continue until each student has had a turn or for a set time.

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I don't support any exercises which involves touching and personal questions. Some are easily offended.

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I love applying most of these activities into my classes as they are fun for me, too. However, allocating time in tight pacing can be a challenge and causes a stress for me.

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.......hot seat because it reminds both vocabulary and grammar structures and in most classes it is appreciated a lot, creates a fun atmosphere.

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Students can be given a topic that interests them and asked to discuss it. For example, "What are some of the biggest challenges facing the world today?" Groups can consist of three or four students. When assigning groups, less active students can be placed alongside more active ones in the class. This way, active students can encourage participation from those who are more passive. Selecting an interesting and current discussion topic can help students express their opinions more freely and engage in longer dialogues.