ESL Game: Mime the adverb
Mime the adverb is a simple and fun no-prep activity to practice adverbs with elementary, intermediate and even advanced students. This game is suited best with teens and adults but could be adapted with young learners. Method First, print out the adverb cards and cut them up. See below for pre-prepared sets of cards for elementary, intermediate […]
ESL Warmer: Finish the Quote
Finish the Quote is a simple way to start a new topic or unit with adult or teen students. In this activity you give students half of a quote about the topic they are going to study. In pairs or individually, students complete the quote and later discuss their quote with the class. After, show […]
ESL Warmer Finish the Thought
Finish the thought is a simple warmer to start class. This activity is best suited for teens and adults of all levels. Start by writing a sentence on the board and ask students to complete it any way they wish. Some sentences you could write include: Today I’m happy about…. Today was great because… Today will […]
ESL Warmer: Vocabulary Circle
Vocabulary Circle is a simple warmer activity for the beginning of class. This activity is suitable for most ages and all levels. You can start vocabulary circle by first picking a lexical group such as food, animals, jobs, colours etc, or by choosing a part of speech such as noun, verb, adjective or adverbs. If you […]



