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: Half
Half is a simple game to get students thinking by finishing some sentences. With Half, students can practice listening skills, writing and speaking in one simple no-prep activity that is sure to get them talking. This activity can be used as a simple warmer at the beginning of class or as a fun cooler. You could […]
Past Continuous Game – Convince Me
Convince me (The past continuous game) is a fun and challenging game which will help improve students’ speaking abilities by practicing the use of past continuous tense. Students need to ask and answer questions about what they did the previous day at certain times using the past continuous tense. Activity time: 20 minutes Materials required: picture […]
ESL Game: Catchphrase
ESL catchphrase is a simple game that is a great way to start or end class. Watch the video below to see how to play. A list of catchphrases and definitions can be found here. This activity is great to play at the start or end of class and is an effective way of exposing teen […]
5 Revision activities for the classroom
By the time students get to the end of term, their interest in preparing for exams can usually use some help. This post will look at five revision activities for the classroom that can be used to help students revise for exams with some fun and interactive learning activities before they do their exams. Show me the answer! Make revision […]
Two No-Prep ESL Ball games
ESL WORD ASSOCIATION GAME (THE TALKING BALL) This is an effective and enjoyable activity which encourages the active participation of learners. The aim of the game is to help learners practice words associated with a particular topic or category. For example, you could ask the learners to use only names of animals, countries, verbs […]