Need to get your students talking? Speed Friending is a great way to do it without all the pressure! This is a take on the idea of speed dating, where you have a limited amount of time to "interview" multiple people.
This Speed Friending activity focuses on 3 novice level basic questions (How are you? What is your name? Where are you from?). Students are timed and must switch partners at the end of each round.
Provided in this product is a worksheet that keeps students focused. I have found that Speed Friending without a little structure can get hectic! Having a worksheet students must fill in gives them a concrete goal, helps maintain focus, and provides you with accountability/assessment. Also included is a teacher guide that gives you detailed instructions on how to use Speed Friending as well as optional follow up activities.
This is great for beginning Spanish 1 students, but can be used any time in the year as a review or brain break. It could also be used with upper level students as an ice breaker or review!