Getting to Know You Activity: Looking for an easy and fun way to get your students talking at the beginning of the year? This or That (aka, Would You Rather) , a fun Back-to-School activity is one of my favorite ways to break the ice and get English learners speaking right away—without any pressure. It’s super engaging, and best of all, it supports students at all language levels, especially our newcomers! Students see two simple choices (like cat or dog, pizza or nachos), and they get to sha