Although sometimes daunted at first, students usually find presentations highly rewarding. It needs careful preparation. Classic activity for group discussion. Only one of them can stay in the balloon. Each has to make a case for staying.
Members collaborate to create today's radio news programme.
They need a presenter, several reporters, witnesses and perhaps a politician or film star for interview. Depending on sensitivities, analysis of the final recording can provide useful feedback. Unlike roleplays, in which students are given clear instructions, improvisations plunge students into different situations with no time for preparation. You may be surprised at how imaginatively they respond. Such activity calls for students to think on their feet and encourages them to think in English.