Getting to know you lesson for teens and pre-teens

Kick off your school year with a fun, engaging conversation lesson your students will love!
This Getting to Know You lesson is packed with 9 interactive activities designed specifically for teenagers and older juniors. It’s the perfect way to build connections, break the ice, and get your students speaking English with confidence from day one.

Whether you’re teaching online or in person, this ready-to-use lesson is play-based, low-prep, and flexible for various student levels. You can use all activities in one 60–75-minute class or spread them out across several lessons.

✅ What’s Included:
• 🎯 Spin the Wheel – Would you rather? – fun, age-appropriate dilemmas to spark discussion
• ⏱ Talk for a Minute – build fluency and speaking confidence
• 🔤 Taboo – expand vocabulary with a twist
• ➡ This or That
• 🧩 Worksheet
• 🎉 Bingo (2 versions):
• Easy version with pictures
• Challenging version with riddles (ideal for higher levels)
• 🎲 Die Game – roll-and-speak question game
• 📱 What’s on Your Phone? – fun modern twist on sharing and speaking

🧑‍🏫 Perfect For:
• First day or first week of ESL class
• Getting to know new students
• Teen and pre-teen ESL learners
• Conversation-focused or mixed-level groups
• Online or in-person teaching

Help your students feel welcome, included, and ready to speak — from the very first lesson 🙂