ESL Writing Activities: Alien Among Us
ESL Writing Activities Interactive Story: Alien Among Us To use this ESL writing activity, simply print out the story before and pass it out to each of your students.…
ESL games for adults and older ESL students, including trivia games and interactive writing activities, and all kinds of fun ways to keep the classroom interesting and enjoyable!
ESL Writing Activities: Million-Dollar Assignment
ESL Writing Activities Interactive Story: Million-Dollar Assignment To use this ESL writing activity, simply print out the story before and pass it out to each of your students. After…
ESL Writing Activities: The Money Envelope
ESL Writing Activities Interactive Story: The Money Envelope To use this ESL writing activity, simply print out the story before and pass it out to each of your students.…
ESL Game: Three Dice (All Levels)
This is a great way to break up the monotony of classes. Great for all levels. Materials: Three dice and a cup. Instructions: Put the three dice in a cup…
ESL Speaking Game: Cardhead
This is a good, simple game for intermediate and advanced students that gets them talking and having a bit of fun. Materials: pen, small rectangular pieces of paper (about…
ESL Activity: The Lying Game (All Levels)
A great speaking game in which students get to lie without consequence! Materials: pen, paper. Instructions: First, you, the teacher, write down three things about yourself, two of which are…
ESL Activity: Circle Memory Sentences
A good icebreaker or review speaking activity for all levels. Instructions: This activity is especially good for reviewing vocabulary when you have 15 minutes left at the end of class!…
Read for Speed (All Levels)
This activity will get your students reading faster, faster, and faster with each passing class! Materials: Two eyes, a mouth, and a book. Instructions: Ok, this isn't actually a game,…
ESL Activity: I’ve Never (Intermediate/Advanced)
This is a classic drinking/party game (also called "Never Have I Ever") that also works very well for teaching present perfect tense in the ESL classroom. Instructions: Students take turns…
ESL Activity: Interactive Writing (Intermediate/Advanced)
You can spend at least an hour doing this, and the kids will be reading, writing, laughing, and writing more. Instructions: First, you hand out a writing prompt -…
Don’t Say the Words! (Advanced: Jobs)
This game, similar to Taboo, is a lot of fun and can be adapted for all levels! Instructions: Print and cut out the cards below. Have a student choose…
Don’t Say the Words! (Advanced: Weather)
This game, similar to Taboo, is a lot of fun and can be adapted for all levels! Instructions: Print and cut out the cards below. Have a student choose…