Meeting a group of people for the first time can be fun, exciting, nerve-racking, and a bit intimidating all at the same time. In times like these, it may be useful to direct these emotions into group activities in which interaction and participation are encouraged. These activities are called "ice-breakers".
Why do you think this term is used? What mental imagery does the term "ice-breakers" bring to mind?
Activity 1: Get into pairs and ask each other the following questions:
1. Where do you like to listen to music?
2. What's your favorite smell?
3. What's your least favorite food?
4. What's your biggest pet peeve? (It's something that is especially annoying to you)
5. How do you take your meat? (Rare, medium-rare, well-done, vegetarian)
Activity 2: Find a different partner and discover 5 things in common with this person which are not physical characteristics (eye color, wearing glasses, or similar clothes do not count)
Activity 3: Each person must think about three personal details to say about himself/herself. Two of the facts are true and one fact is false. The other group members have to determine which detail isn't true.
Activity 4: Everyone stands up. The teacher will suggest two options on two different sides of the room. The student must choose his/her preferred option and stand on the corresponding side of the room.
1. Are you an early bird or a night owl?
2. Do you prefer to vacation at the beach or the mountains?
3. Do you prefer spring or fall/autumn?
4. Do you prefer sweet or salty/savory?
5. Would you rather be too hot or too cold?
6. Would you rather watch tv or use the computer?
7. Apple or Android?
8. Cola Cao or Nesquik? (Spanish specific)
9. Read Madrid or Barca? (Spanish specific)
10. Legos or Playmobil? (Spanish specific)
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