{"product_id":"tangram-talk-communication-and-problem-solving-activities-for-efl","title":"Tangram Talk | Communication and Problem-Solving Activities for EFL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eTangram talk combines speaking, teamwork, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through collaborative tangram challenges designed for EFL learners. Students work together using spoken English to describe shapes, give instructions, ask questions, clarify meaning, and complete tangram puzzles as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eThe activities are built around structured communication tasks where learners take on different roles including Instruction Giver, Shape Banker, and Shape Builder. Each role encourages students to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively whilst practising shape vocabulary, colours, directions, positioning language, and classroom interaction skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eThe resource includes four complete tangram challenges: a square, bird, heart, and rocket. Each challenge contains printable tangram templates, instruction giver sheets, and outline pages for building the final shapes. The activities can easily be adapted for different language levels by hiding instructions, removing outlines, or encouraging students to create and describe their own tangram puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eTeacher guidance and extension ideas are also included, alongside suggestions for pre-teaching useful language such as left, right, corner, above, below, next to, and between. The activities work particularly well as collaborative speaking tasks, problem-solving challenges, fast finishers, or communication-focused group work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis resource is also part of our Young Learners | EFL Resource Pack, which is available to download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.englishinaction.com\/products\/young-learners-efl-resource-pack-for-speaking-creativity-and-active-learning\" title=\"Young Learners | EFL Resource Pack for Speaking, Creativity and Active Learning\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"903\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eTEFL, EAL, and ESL teachers working with young learners aged 5–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eCommunication-focused pair work and collaborative speaking activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eProblem-solving, teamwork, and classroom interaction skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"903\"\u003ePractising shapes, colours, directions, and positional language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003ePDF to download and print\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003edigital download\u003c\/strong\u003e. No physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EiA Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52221281304858,"sku":null,"price":0.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5108\/7422\/files\/tangramtalk1.png?v=1778859651","url":"https:\/\/shop.englishinaction.com\/products\/tangram-talk-communication-and-problem-solving-activities-for-efl","provider":"EiA Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}