This communicative activity is ideal for English language learners of at least a low-intermediate proficiency level. In this activity, the teacher brings several personal items from his or her life to share with students. These items should be carefully selected and should in some way represent the values, experiences, or characteristics of the teacher. Students, working in groups, discuss what the objects are, what they do or what they are used for, and what they might represent in the teacher's life. This activity might be best to use during the first week of a course, as it helps students learn about their teacher and practice their critical-thinking and oral English skills. The purpose of this activity is for the teacher to build better rapport with students and for students to improve their ability to think critically.