Taboo - this works well in pairs or as a whole class. Display a word or picture that a student has to guess with 3 or 4 words that the class are not allowed to use when describing it. For example on the topic of jobs, the word could be chef de cuisine. Words they were not allowed to say were cuisine, restaurant or nourriture. Students could use words or phrases to describe the job - il travaille avec les serveurs. Il prépare les repas. For an extra challenge give them a time limit.
Just a minute - students talk for a minute on a chosen topic. Partners could have key words they tick off when they hear them. Instead of using a timer, their partner colours in a shape and they have to keep talking until it's completely shaded.
