Speaking activity Name: Something in common or “Give me five”. Objective: To encourage students to practice speaking about their hobbies, their families, their free time activities, etc. Steps: • Explain that we can all find something in common with those around us. The object of this game is to discover as many things you have in common with your partners. You can limit this to five things in common. • Brainstorm examples with the whole class, noting suggestions, e.g.  We both have pet cats.  We all like Harry Potter.  We both have a sister.  Our favourite colour is blue.  We were both born in June.  We used to fly a kite when we were young.  Our families go to the same holiday place. • Elicit the questions and answers: A: Do you have a pet cat? B: We share the same pets. • Give students a time limit to mingle and find out as many things they have in common. The one who finds the most is the winner. • Alternatively ask them to find five things and the first person to shout “five” is the winner.

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