First choose a theme ( or pick one from your textbook) then a game to practise it.
Vocab practice games
Misc. EFL ESL Games
And there are even more ESL games ideas in Joel Bacha's Curriculum Guide Book
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Once you have taught the kids using the Genki English Songs, games are a great way for kids to practise the language in the classroom.
Some advantages of ESL games are
1) They provide extra motivation to learn
the target language - learn the new language,
win the game!
2) They allow the kids to practice with their
peers
3) The lessons become less teacher orientated
and more student orientated!
And the biggest advantage is that they are
FUN!!
The kids want to learn more so that they can try new games! But remember
that a game for a game's sake is no good - choose a game that will let them practice their target language.
If it's too easy or too difficult it won't be very effective!
Sometimes kids might get fed up if they lose a game, or other kids might
tease the losers , in this case you must teach the kids the golden rule
of games!
"Losing" doesn't mean "losing". The real meaning of
the word is that you get another chance to try again!! You never fail until
you stop trying!!!
If everyone is having fun, everyone is a winner!
Nearly all of these games are illustrated
with photos of them being used in the classroom.
For teachers in Japan there are translations
into Japanese - simply hand a copy to your
teacher!
But it's not just for teaching ESL or English, nearly all these games work
great for teaching ANY language!
Have a look at my lesson plan page to see how to fit these games into your classes!
Or for an academic look at the advantages of using games in class, have
a look at Joel Bacha's paper on "Play and Affect in Language Learning"
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