Find Someone Who
speakingcommunicationwarmerminglelow prep10-15 minTBLT
Students mingle asking questions to find classmates who match specific criteria.
Also called: Mingle Survey, Mingle Grid.
Procedure
- Prepare a worksheet with 8-12 "Find someone who..." prompts.
- Students mingle, asking yes/no or wh- questions to find matches.
- When a match is found, record the person's name and one follow-up detail.
- Set a time limit (8-10 min) or a target (first to complete 8 wins).
- Share findings with the class — highlight surprising discoveries.
Tips
- Require a follow-up question for each match so students go beyond yes/no.
- Ban asking the same person more than twice to force wider mingling.
- Tailor prompts to the lesson topic for integrated vocabulary practice.