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Describe and Draw

speakinglisteningcommunicationpracticepairslow prep10-15 minTBLT

One student describes a hidden picture; the other draws it from description only.

Procedure

  1. Student A receives a picture, hidden from B.
  2. A describes the picture in detail (position, size, shapes).
  3. B draws based solely on description, asking clarification questions.
  4. Compare drawing with original; discuss differences.

Tips

  • Focus on spatial language (prepositions, left/right, above/below).
  • Ban pointing and gestures for maximum language use.

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