Bomb Interactive
Bomb is one of my students favorite games and as such I have decided to update it for Smart boards. I have posted the printable version of this game here. The game is now fully interactive. Bomb can be used as a scoring system to make reviewing vocabulary, grammar etc more entertaining.  Activity Time:  10 + Materials required: Smart […]
Boredom buster
This activity is always a great way to give ESL students a break from the book and liven them up if they are falling asleep or even bored! There are many different five minute games you can use with a ball. Here I’ll be talking about one in particular that is a great activity for practicing […]
5 First Day Activities
5 First Day ESL Activities The first day of term is probably the most difficult day for any teacher but especially so for new teachers. Having been there myself, I decided I would put together a post of some easy first class Ice breakers and activities. This post is for kids and young learners  but […]
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 […]
Where to find it
Where to find it  Photo by NS Newsflash This activity is a great way to use authentic materials in the classroom. I have used this activity in summer schools where I could get free English newspapers. However anyone living in a major city should have no problem sourcing newspapers.    Remember newspapers can be […]