Year: 2013

ESL Word search is a great way to get young learners revising vocabulary while having fun. A simple activity to set up and great writing practice to develop motor skills and spelling.
Activity Time: 10 mins +
Materials required: paper, pencils, ruler, list of vocabulary (on whiteboard or use optional word search template.)
Skills practiced: Vocabulary and spelling.
Level: Young learners
Method
 
1. Write words on the board that you want students to revise.
2. Give each student a sheet of paper. Get them to choose a number of words from the list and create their own word search. Scroll down for template.
3. Get the students to swap their word searches and complete them.
ESL Kids Games Word Search Template TEFL EFL Kids Motor Skills
 
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ESL Word search

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ESL Word search is a great way to get young learners revising vocabulary while having fun. A simple activity to set up and great writing practice to develop motor skills and spelling. Activity Time: 10 mins + Materials required: paper, pencils, ruler, list of vocabulary (on whiteboard or use optional word search template.) Skills practiced: Vocabulary and spelling. Level: Young learners Method   1. Write […]

Who am I?

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“Who am I?” is a game that is sure to get your ESL students speaking and having fun. This simple activity is easily prepared and is always enjoyed by teen students. This activity is a great addition to units talking about popular culture or a great way to get students interested in speaking.  Activity Time: 10 […]

ESL Word Squares is a great game for young learners, teens and adults. Its a great way to revise vocabulary and a great game for fast finishers or early students.
Activity Time: 10 mins +
Materials required: whiteboard.
Skills practiced: Vocabulary and spelling. 
Level: Young learners, teens and adults. 
Method
1. Draw square on the board with nine boxes. In each box put a letter in each box.
2. Students have to make as many words as they can using the letters in the boxes. They can’t repeat letters.
3. The student with the most words is the winner. Try in teams or pair, especially with weaker groups. If you liked this post you may enjoy: Creating Curiosity Brain Breaks Boredom Busters

ESL Word Squares

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Can’t see the video? Click here ESL Word Squares is a great game for young learners, teens and adults. Its a great way to revise vocabulary and a great game for fast finishers or early students. Activity Time: 10 mins + Materials required: whiteboard. Skills practiced: Vocabulary and spelling.  Level: Young learners, teens and adults.  Method 1. Draw square on the board […]

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“Read My Lips” is a great game for practicing sentences, speaking and writing. It’s simple and can be used with all grammar points and vocabulary. This activity is great for revision and is always enjoyed by students.
Activity Time: 10 mins +
Materials required: paper and pencil.
Skills practiced: Speaking and writing.
Level: Young learners + Method  1.  Each student needs paper and a pen to write.  2.  One student comes to the front of the class and mouths a sentence to the other students. The other students must write down what they think the student said.  3. Try this activity in groups and pairs.  Enjoy this activity? Find more games and ideas here.

Read My Lips

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Can’t see the video? Click here “Read My Lips” is a great game for practicing sentences, speaking and writing. It’s simple and can be used with all grammar points and vocabulary. This activity is great for revision and is always enjoyed by students. Activity Time: 10 mins + Materials required: paper and pencil. Skills practiced: Speaking and […]