Information gap activities are partner tasks that improve interpersonal communication skills. One student has information the other student needs, hence a "gap" exists that students seek to close through communication. As students gain experience and language skills, they create language that is more meaningful. These are activities that even students with limited amounts of language can do successfully with different levels of scaffolding. In this article, the authors provide tips on getting started with gap activities. They also discuss various types of gap activities. (Contains 2 online resources.)