Open YapYapGo to use all 75 Timed Talk questions at A2 level. Your students are paired automatically, questions appear one at a time, and nothing repeats.
Automatic pairingAdjustable timerVocabulary on demandNo repeats
YapYapGo pairs your students, displays questions on a projected screen, tracks which ones you have used, and includes built-in timers. Everything for a speaking lesson in one tab.
Seven to nine year olds at A2 level can talk about familiar things but rarely for more than a few seconds at a time. The countdown timer turns speaking practice into a game: can you keep talking about your favourite animal until the timer reaches zero? For young learners, this game element is transformative. These 75 questions cover topics that 7-9 year olds love: pets, toys, food, games, family, and silly hypothetical scenarios.
The vocabulary items are simple, concrete, and fun to say. Words like 'furry,' 'delicious,' 'gigantic,' and 'brilliant' are the descriptive words that help a child turn 'I like dogs' into 'I like dogs because they are furry and playful and brilliant.' At A2, every additional word in a response is a win.
Timer games for young learners
Start at 20 seconds. Yes, 20 seconds. For a 7-year-old at A2, speaking English continuously for 20 seconds is a genuine achievement. Celebrate it with clapping or a sticker. Increase by 5-10 seconds per session. By the end of a term, many children can sustain 30-40 seconds. The progressive success builds a positive association with speaking English that lasts.
Celebrating every second
Young learners need more visual engagement than older students. In YapYapGo, the large timer display and the colour changes (amber warning, red flash at zero) create a visual spectacle that children enjoy watching. The timer itself becomes part of the fun rather than a source of pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not for 7-9 year olds at A2. Young children have limited English and short attention spans. 20 seconds of continuous speaking in a foreign language is a real achievement. Increase gradually as children build confidence.
Yes. Model it once with a confident child and the class will understand immediately. Children at this age are familiar with countdown concepts from games and videos. The visual countdown is intuitive.
Yes, for students with A2-level English. The topics and vocabulary are designed for 7-9 year olds. The timed format adds energy and structure to speaking practice in any primary school context.