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5 Whiteboard Games

Activity, All levels, Board games, End of class, ESL, Fun, Game, Listening activity, vocabulary, Writing, writing activity DavidM 6 Comments

This post looks at games that can be done with just a whiteboard and marker and can be a great way to revise and practice English. Expanding Text Activity Time:  10 minutes + Materials required: Whiteboard and marker Number of students: 2 + Skills practiced: Writing. Level: All levels Method: 1. Write a verb on the board e.g “Go” 2. Ask students […]

Enigma

Activity, Adults, All levels, Board game, Brain Breaks, Brain teasers, Crime, Curiosity, Game, Ice breaker games, lateral thinking, logic problems, problem solving, Warmers DavidM 1 Comment

Enigma Enigma is a quick and simple ESL game you can put together in no time. It’s a great ESL game for teens and adults of all levels but can be easily adapted for younger learners. It’s a great activity to practice question forming and practising vocabulary from previous lessons etc. It’s also an enjoyable way of […]

Brain Breaks

All levels, Brain Breaks, Curiosity, Listening activity, reusable, Total Physical Response, very young learners, Young learners DavidM 7 Comments

Brain breaks are a great way to re-energize tired students. They are very easy and simple, and there are hundreds of variations found on the web for free. They are great for breaking up class stages and keeping the class interested and focused.They are particularly popular with young learners and a great opportunity to practice Total Physical Response. Here […]

Magazine Personalities

Curiosity, ebeam, ESL, First Class activities, Ice breakers, Interactive whiteboard, Intermediate, Lower intermediate, smart board, Smart Notebook, speaking activity, Teens, Upper Intermediate DavidM Leave a comment

Magazine Personalities is a great way to get to know your class in your first lesson and also to get them speaking about themselves and their interests. I use this activity with my teen and adult classes and have found that it’s a great way to get them talking. It also gives you a great […]