About: DavidM
David has been teaching ESL for a number of years across Asia and Europe. He currently lives and works in Seville, Spain where he has been teaching for the past three years. He is currently studying an MA in Digital Technologies, Communication and Education in TESOL.
Recent Posts by DavidM
ESL Game: Just a Minute Tic Tac Toe
Just a Minute Tic Tac Toe is a simple no-prep game that can be used as a warmer or cooler in class. This is a great activity to get students speaking as it uses topics that interest the students. This activity can also be a great way to get to know the interests of your […]
ESL Game: What’s missing?
“What’s missing” is a fun ESL game to play with young learners. In this game, you can use flashcards with target language to practice vocabulary and pronunciation with your students. Can’t see the video? Click here. Method Place target flashcards on a table with the picture facing up. Students stand around the table so they […]
ESL Game: Derp, Derp
Derp, Derp is a simple no-prep ESL game that can be used with any level or age group. To start, simply choose a student who will go first. This student must choose a word. This word is the secret word. Next, the student must create a sentence using this word. They can say the sentence […]
ESL Game: Blind Treasure Hunt
Blind treasure hunt is a great game to get students interacting in English. Students wear a blindfold and try to guess what the contents on the table are. Award points to students that manage to guess what the objects are. This game is great for young learners who are learning food vocabulary or household objects […]
ESL Game: Against the Clock
Against the clock is a simple ESL game that can and can be added a part of your classes’ regular revision routine. Write new vocabulary students cover in class on pieces of paper. Put the pieces of paper in a box or container. Every week, month or during end of unit reviews give one of the […]