https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y Engaging 45-minute activities to develop oral language and communication skills for English Language Learners en-us 2025-05-30 17:54:33 UTC 2025-05-30 17:56:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://elvis.padletcdn.com/1/fetch/e_in/pixabay.com/get/g41b72534cdf06cc7b53aaa66633e7ecd097115cd9947c99521cc9f968beb5a7837175b30b67f89366edfb0e3d1d58ed2.jpg jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122842
Setup:
- 5 mins: Explain activity and brainstorm interview questions as a class
- 30 mins: Hot seat interviews (5-6 students per session)
- 10 mins: Class discussion about effective questioning and answering techniques

Language Focus: Question formation, detailed responses, follow-up questions]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122842 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122844
Setup:
- 10 mins: Students prepare their expert topic
- 25 mins: Carousel rotations (5 mins per rotation)
- 10 mins: Group reflection and new vocabulary review

Language Focus: Explanatory language, clarifying questions, academic vocabulary]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122844 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122845
Setup:
- 15 mins: Pairs create problem-solution posters
- 20 mins: Gallery walk presentations
- 10 mins: Class vote on most practical solutions

Language Focus: Persuasive language, cause and effect relationships, suggesting solutions]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122845 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122846
Setup:
- 10 mins: Topic introduction and preparation
- 25 mins: Structured debates
- 10 mins: Debrief and language feedback

Language Focus: Argumentative language, agreeing/disagreeing expressions, supporting opinions]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122846 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122847
Setup:
- 5 mins: Explain rules and provide story starter
- 30 mins: Story chain creation
- 10 mins: Final story review and discussion

Language Focus: Narrative sequences, summarizing, creative expression]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122847 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122850
Setup:
- 15 mins: Planning and script writing
- 20 mins: Practice and presentations
- 10 mins: Audience feedback and discussion

Language Focus: Formal presentation language, news reporting vocabulary, public speaking]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122850 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122853
Setup:
- 15 mins: Station preparation
- 20 mins: Rotations and presentations
- 10 mins: Reflection and cultural vocabulary review

Language Focus: Descriptive language, cultural vocabulary, asking for clarification]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122853 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122854
Setup:
- 10 mins: Topic selection and planning
- 25 mins: Recording practice and final take
- 10 mins: Listening and peer feedback

Language Focus: Conversational flow, turn-taking, topic development]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122854 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122855
Setup:
- 5 mins: Activity explanation
- 30 mins: Description rounds
- 10 mins: Vocabulary review and speaking strategies

Language Focus: Descriptive vocabulary, asking for clarification, giving detailed explanations]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122855 jesquivez https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122857
Setup:
- 15 mins: Presentation preparation
- 20 mins: Presentations
- 10 mins: Q&A and feedback

Language Focus: Presentation skills, answering questions, expressing passion and interest]]> 2025-05-30 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesquivez/c81llha1liktjf7y/wish/3474122857