Talking Tennis

 Today we are going to play "Talking Tennis"! 

1. You will work in pairs and try to come up with as many words as possible during one minute. The pair that can bounce the most words wins. 

- On the whiteboard, you see a headline, i.e JOB 

- One student starts to serve and says: Teacher, the other student returns the ball by saying another job, i.e salesman, then you continue bouncing the words back and forth. 

- You bounce the ball (the words) as many times as you can, which means as many words as you can come up with. 

- Draw a line for each word you say and count them afterwards. 

Example:                                         JOB 

Teacher, Doctor, Nurse, Engineer, Chef, Police officer, Firefighter, Lawyer, Pilot, Accountant, Electrician
Carpenter, Scientist, Waiter/Waitress, Artist

2. "Talking Tennis" part 2 

How to Play

1. The server picks a talk card and asks the question to their partner.

2. The receiver answers the question in full sentences.

3. After answering, the receiver throws the card back or picks a new one to ask the partner a new question.

4. Continue taking turns “serving” and “returning” questions.

5. Each pair continues for 5–10 minutes, ensuring all cards are used or most questions are answered.

Rules

• Speak only in English.

• Listen carefully to your partner.

• Give a complete answer, not just “yes” or “no.”

• If unsure how to answer, say: “Can I think for a moment?”

• Be respectful and encourage your partner to speak.

Variation / Challenge

• Use advanced vocabulary or idioms in your answers.

• Encourage follow-up questions for deeper conversation.

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Talk Cards (30 Questions)

Print the questions or play online! 

1. What is your favourite hobby and why?

2. Describe your best holiday ever.

3. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

4. What is your dream job and why?

5. Who is someone you admire and why?

6. What is your favourite book or movie and why?

7. Describe your typical weekend.

8. What is your favourite food and why?

9. What is something new you would like to try this year?

10. If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be?

11. What is the best gift you have ever received?

12. Describe a funny or embarrassing moment.

13. What do you usually do after school?

14. If you could travel back in time, where would you go?

15. What is your favourite school subject and why?

16. If you won a million dollars, what would you do first?

17. Describe your favourite season and why you like it.

18. What is a skill you want to learn and why?

19. Describe a place you want to visit one day.

20. What is your favourite sport or activity?

21. Who is your best friend and why do you like them?

22. What is the most interesting thing you have learned recently?

23. What is your favourite music or band?

24. Describe your favourite family tradition.

25. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

26. What is something that makes you laugh?

27. Describe a time you helped someone.

28. What is a goal you want to achieve this year?

29. Describe your favourite app, game, or website.

30. If you could change one thing about school, what would it be?