Password
Password (aslo known as hot seat) is a simple ESL game that takes no pre-class preparation and is a great way for students to practice their vocabulary and speaking skills. This game is also a great ice breaker for teens but can also be used with young learners. Activity Time: 10 minutes + Materials required: White board and […]
Describe and Draw
Describe and Draw in the classroom. Describe and draw is yet another activity/game that I have had great success with. This allows students to practice listening and speaking skills alongside practice of prepositions and giving as much detail as they can in English. I have used this with all levels and all ages from young […]
Mafia
Mafia The aim of Mafia is for the students to root out who is Mafia before the Mafia kill all the Citizens. I first came across Mafia this year while teaching in Spain. It quickly became popular with students and like some of the other games that can be found in the teens section it acted […]
ESL Quiz
Activity Time: 10 – 30 mins [spacer] Introduction: There are a number of ways quizzes can be used in the ESL classroom. These quizzes have been designed as an end of class activity. I have found that students enjoy this activity as a fun way to end class. [spacer] Instructions: 1.Before you start assign teams. […]
ESL Bomb Game
Bomb I have been using this game with great success with a wide range of ESL students. From young learners (8 years up) to adults and all have enjoyed this game and have requested it again and again. It’s a simple game to introduce to students and because of the “chance” nature of the game […]
