15 Very Active TEFL Games for Kindergarten (ESL Gym or Sports Day)
Have you got a kindergarten or young learner class that really needs to let off some steam? Or maybe you’re in charge of an EFL gym class or outdoor activity time? Try these 15...
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Games for ESL and EFL classes
10 Fun Classroom Games for a Halloween Party
Do you need some fun activities for your classroom Halloween party? Use these 10 ideas, including games perfect for EFL/ESL students. 1. Halloween Escape Room (Good for all ages) If you’ve never done an...
How to Turn Boring Review Worksheets into a Fun Game – Grammar Casino!
If your students are reviewing for a test, then they probably have some worksheets or workbook pages that they’re supposed to complete, but which will be met with cries of, “Boring!” A simple way...
The Best Way to Play “Around the World” for Review in Class
This is the absolute best way to play the game Around the World so that the whole class can participate and review. How is the original game played? The traditional game goes like this....
10 Drama Games for ESL / EFL Classes to Build Confidence
Drama games are awesome for children and adults because they help build confidence and help students let go of fears and anxieties related to the classroom or language learning. However, sometimes it can be...
10 Quick Fun 5-Minute ESL / EFL Activities
Each of these games or activities can be completed in about 5 minutes, and while you can use them as fillers, they’re all genuinely educational as well. Each of these games can be played...
3 Unique Review Games for When You Need Something Different
Sometimes it can feel like we’re doing the same review games over and over. I can’t even hear the words “Running Dictation” without wanting to run for the hills. (Although if you’ve never tried...
20 Fun, Useful Flashcard Games for Kids
Flashcards are an ESL teacher’s bread and butter, and there are hundreds of flashcard games, but these twenty are the ones that I use in my class on a weekly, if not daily basis....
15 Online Canva Games for English Class
Canva has some amazing games and activities that you can use in your next TEFL/ESL lesson whether that’s online or in-person. You can sign up to Canva for free here. It’s a great design...
10 Warm-Up Activities for ESL/TEFL (Warmers)
These 10 warm-ups are fun and great for waking students up and getting them thinking about English at the start of class. 1. Agree/Disagree (5-10 minutes) Write “I agree” on one side of the...