ESL Game: Monkey in the Middle
Monkey in the Middle is a fun group activity for young learners which helps students to practice and review vocabulary of different categories. In this activity, students have to say words from a given category while trying the pass the ball without the students in the middle getting the ball. Activity time: 10 minutes Materials required: […]
ESL Game: Liar!
Liar! is a simple activity where students describe and answer questions about images. Students have to listen to a volunteers description of a picture and decide if they are lying or telling the truth about the image. Method Before class, print out a copy of the four student cards below. In class, get 4 volunteers […]
ESL Odd One Out
ESL Odd One Out is a free online vocabulary and speaking game designed for young English language learners. Students look at four pictures and identify which one is different — and more importantly, explain why. With 8 rounds and 3 sets of pictures in each round, there is enough variety to fill a full lesson […]
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 […]
ESL Crosswords
 ESL Crosswords is a simple activity that can be used as a warmer, for revision or as an end of class activity. Its a great way to revise vocabulary and practice spelling etc. Method  1. On the whiteboard write a word that the students have studied recently.  2. Students in pairs or […]