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Yakety-yak

Aim:	Speaking under pressure
Format:	One student
Preparation:	Find topics to talk on

Instructions

1. Think of topics for students to talk about.

2. Put 30 seconds on the clock.

3. Give the first student a topic and say, “Go!”

4. Let the students talk for 30 seconds.

Variations

1. Keep a tally of how often the student says, “Um…” or “Er…”

2. Give the next student the same topic and disallow repetition.

3. Ask the student to stop when they think the 30 seconds are up.

4. Ask the student to pick the topic.

Follow-up

1. Repeat the icebreaker a few weeks later (same student, same topic).

2. Use the 30 seconds as a starting point for a wider discussion with the whole group.