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In this warmer, students draw their pictures line by line making it a bit more difficult. You can award points by the number of lines used etc.
1.Start by drawing a single line.
2.Draw more details. The students say what it could be.
 
3.Add each detail one at a time.
4.Keep drawing until someone guesses correctly.

ESL Vague Picture

In this warmer, students draw their pictures line by line making it a bit more difficult. You can award points by the number of lines used etc. 1.Start by drawing a single line. 2.Draw more details. The students say what it could be.   3.Add each detail one at a time. 4.Keep drawing until someone […]

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‘Guess Who or What is it’ a simple game is great for practicing indefinite pronouns and can also be used to include relative clauses.
Method
1. Students describe someone or something in class without saying who they are describing. e.g “I am thinking of someone who is wearing black shoes.” 2. The other students can ask questions or the student describing can continue to give more information. 3.  After get students to describe objects. e.g “It’s something you can find in the classroom”
[info]More Ideas: Before class, write down the names of objects and get the students to explain them.[/info]
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More Vocabulary Games
Discover more ESL vocabulary games to use with students using the links below. Vocabulary Fortunes – This online ESL Game is a great way to practice vocabulary with teens and adults. This activity is a great way to end class. Vocabulary Circle – A simple warmer for all ages and level. Quick Fire Vocabulary – This vocabulary revision game is a great way to revise vocabulary with all levels and ages. ESL Game: Derp, Derp – This activity is a simple vocabulary revision activity. Find more games and activities weekly on our YouTube Channel

Who or what is it?

Can’t see the video? Click here ‘Guess Who or What is it’ a simple game is great for practicing indefinite pronouns and can also be used to include relative clauses. Method 1. Students describe someone or something in class without saying who they are describing. e.g “I am thinking of someone who is wearing black shoes.” 2. The […]

A quick warmer activity to get students using vocabulary and building sentences. A simple and fun activity with little preparation needed.

ESL Warmer Quick Story

A quick warmer activity to get students using vocabulary and building sentences. A simple and fun activity with little preparation needed.

Picture Dictation Game

Picture Dictation Game In this activity you pick key vocabulary that you want your students to practice (for lists of vocabulary for the Cambridge exams click the links. Movers (see page 27) Flyers (see page 39).) Method 1. Give each student a piece of paper (or get them to take out their notebooks). 2. Before class select a number […]