Get your students moving while mastering reported speech!

This engaging running dictation activity helps students practice reported speech in a dynamic, communicative way. Worried about classroom chaos? A “broken telephone” version is included for large classes or tighter spaces.

What’s Included:

• Running dictation format
• Broken telephone alternative
• Answer key
• Teacher notes
• 4 differentiated versions:
  • Basic – “say” + backshifting + time/place expressions
  • Intermediate – “say,” “tell,” and “ask”
  • Advanced – reporting verb patterns (verbs provided)
  • Extra-Challenging – reporting verb patterns (students infer verbs)

Perfect for:

✔ Mixed-ability classes
✔ Large groups (27+ students)
✔ Active grammar practice
✔ Reviewing reported speech before exams
✔ Making grammar fun and memorable

Low prep. High engagement. Real communication.