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# Retell the Story 1-2-3

From [Quick L2 games](https://listium.com/@danetteh/41814/quick-l2-games)  
By [Danette H (@danetteh)](https://listium.com/@danetteh)

List stats: 316 views · 1 like  
Published 14 March 2019 · Updated 14 March 2019

Category: education

- Time: 10-20 Minutes
- Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Age: 8+
- Class size: 6 or more
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zabm8pka245kx2z2mjj3.jpg)
- Procedures:
  > "1. The teacher can do a demonstration, telling either a story or introducing themselves.
  > 
  > 2. Divide students into pairs after giving them a minute or two to think of a story to tell.
  > 
  > 3. Tell students which partner will go first (ie: students on the right) and start the timer for one minute. When time is up, start the timer for the second partner.
  > 
  > 4. Instruct the students who spoke first to move to the seat in front of theirs (or according to your classroom configuration), set the timer for two minutes, and complete round two.
  > 
  > 5. After both partners have had a turn, have the same students move again, set the timer for three minutes, and complete round three."
  > 
  > Link for more info.:
  > http://eslspeaking.org/retell-the-story-1-2-3-a-fluency-activity-for-esl-students/
- Speaking: true
- Listening: true
- Reading: false
- Writing: false
- Vocabulary: false
- Grammar: false
- Materials Required: Timer