Teaching English 44 Games And Activities For An Active Classroom

About this bookThere are a vast array of methodologies and theories swirling around the EFL industry these days, from CLIL to TBLT to PPP to a hundred other acronyms.This is not a book about these.Within this book you will find a collection of 44 activities that can be used within any classroom. While most often communicative in nature, this collection was not formed with only the communicative-based lesson in mind.Instead, these are activities that can be used as warm-ups, reviews, or adapted to fit in with different stages of a lesson plan. Their aim is to provide EFL teachers with ways to make their classroom enjoyable, and to leave students with a positive impression of a class that makes them want to return.The activities have not been divided into skills-based categories, and in fact depending on how the activity is carried out the skills focus may well change.The activities have also not been divided into age-ranges or ability levels, and again, most can be adapted to suit any level and age.Instead, the activities have been divided into where the focus of the activity is carried out in the classroom; whether the activity is based around groups at tables, at the board, moving around the classroom, standing in circles, or using a smart-board or projector. Each activity has a number of adaptations and variations described along with it.This may be an unusual approach, but this collection was written with teachers who already have a good grasp of language-teaching in mind, and are looking for fun, easy-to-prepare activities to regulate the flow and energy levels of a class.

It's time to make both teaching English and learning English fun and engaging again. Be a successful and effective teacher with ESL Classroom Games, a book that is jam-packed with 180 challenging English language games and activities. ________________________________ The book features a wide variety of reading, writing, speaking and listening games and activities which are suitable for teen and adult learners alike. You will enhance your teaching arsenal with focus on warm-up, repetition and drilling, team-based, spelling and grammar, speaking and pronunciation, memory and concentration, turn-based and one-on-one games. It's broken down into games for beginner, intermediate and advanced level students. The activities are specifically designed to improve students' motivation, confidence, enjoyment, language retention and have been proven to get better results. And the best part is that as the students focus on playing, you will be presented with the perfect opportunity to drill, and recap grammar and vocabulary from your lesson. INCREASE STUDENT ENTHUSIASM AND PARTICIPATION Well now you can boost the energy of your classroom and get all of the students active and speaking, even the shy ones. Every teacher knows that students are prone to forget elements of what they have been taught in the previous lesson, and how it can be frustrating. With this book you won't have to worry about your teachings going in one ear and out the other because it solves that issue by making learning, drilling and repetition fun. With assistance and feedback from a variety of experienced, and qualified English teachers, Andrew William has put together an excellent collection of ESL games and activities for the classroom that has already received a great deal of acclaim from schools around the world, and have sold over 5,000 copies since 2017. SAVE TIME ON LESSON PLANNING Additionally, this book will ease the pressures of a busy schedule and eliminate planning those tricky lesson plans during your next lunch break by using this activity-filled resource. Save time planning, free up your personal time and preserve your energy for the classroom. After all, teaching is what you do best, so use this aid to increase your students' capacity and eagerness for learning. ________________________________ Here is what you will get from this book: Easier, quicker lesson planning 180 fun language games and activities for learning English Assistance with enhancing students' confidence and motivation Games for reading, writing, speaking and listening Make learning fun again Ready-to-use classroom management strategies and activities Increase your popularity and relationship with your students And much, much more! Read on your PC, MAC, smart phone, tablet, Kindle device or buy it on paperback.

It's time to make both teaching English and learning English fun and engaging again. Be a successful and effective teacher with ESL Classroom Games, a book that is jam-packed with 180 challenging English language games and activities. ________________________________ The book features a wide variety of reading, writing, speaking and listening games and activities which are suitable for teen and adult learners alike. You will enhance your teaching arsenal with focus on warm-up, repetition and drilling, team-based, spelling and grammar, speaking and pronunciation, memory and concentration, turn-based and one-on-one games. It's broken down into games for beginner, intermediate and advanced level students. The activities are specifically designed to improve students' motivation, confidence, enjoyment, language retention and have been proven to get better results. And the best part is that as the students focus on playing, you will be presented with the perfect opportunity to drill, and recap grammar and vocabulary from your lesson. INCREASE STUDENT ENTHUSIASM AND PARTICIPATION Well now you can boost the energy of your classroom and get all of the students active and speaking, even the shy ones. Every teacher knows that students are prone to forget elements of what they have been taught in the previous lesson, and how it can be frustrating. With this book you won't have to worry about your teachings going in one ear and out the other because it solves that issue by making learning, drilling and repetition fun. With assistance and feedback from a variety of experienced, and qualified English teachers, Andrew William has put together an excellent collection of ESL games and activities for the classroom that has already received a great deal of acclaim from schools around the world, and have sold over 5,000 copies since 2017. SAVE TIME ON LESSON PLANNING Additionally, this book will ease the pressures of a busy schedule and eliminate planning those tricky lesson plans during your next lunch break by using this activity-filled resource. Save time planning, free up your personal time and preserve your energy for the classroom. After all, teaching is what you do best, so use this aid to increase your students' capacity and eagerness for learning. ________________________________ Here is what you will get from this book: Easier, quicker lesson planning 180 fun language games and activities for learning English Assistance with enhancing students' confidence and motivation Games for reading, writing, speaking and listening Make learning fun again Ready-to-use classroom management strategies and activities Increase your popularity and relationship with your students And much, much more! Read on your PC, MAC, smart phone, tablet, Kindle device or buy it on paperback.

ESOL teachers use language games to increase motivation, provide authentic and meaningful language practice, increase student engagement, and infuse the classroom with fun. This volume describes a variety of innovative games used today in language classrooms around the globe, reflecting different contexts and cultures. Chapters in this book demonstrate how both theory and practice inform our teaching approaches. Though some of the games focus primarily on the four traditional language skills, reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as well as the supporting areas of vocabulary and grammar, other games clearly have a different emphasis, such as critical thinking and content-based language instruction. Yet other chapters focus on objectives such as getting acquainted, or provide ideas for game templates that teachers can adapt for various purposes and types of content. This book stands apart in that the contributions reflect multiple classroom uses. Themes evident throughout the volume reflect pedagogical goals and practices for language learning, such as communicative competence, interaction, authenticity, skills integration, content emphasis, and collaboration.

ESL Games for Kids and Adults Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. * Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes -- either online or in the classroom. * The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. * Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. * Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. * Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. * These ESL activities will save you hours of preparation so that you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning goals. Teachers' Comments About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman, Teacher and Writer in Japan "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand, Taught in the UAE, Russia, China, and the USA "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis, CEO of Teaching Nomad (teachingnomad.com) "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason, Taught in the USA, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Peru, and China "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford, Taught in South Korea "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss, Taught in China, Vietnam, and Online "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton, Teaching in China "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try." -- Georgie Snape, CELTA-certified ESL trainer and owner of Teacher's Friend (teach-vietnam.com) "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward, Taught in Thailand, Vietnam, the UK, and Online

Why ESL Games for Kids and Adults? Learn how to enhance your lessons with a collection of fun interactive games for teaching English in any context. The activities outlined inside this book have been adapted from popular board games, TV game shows, and party games for all ages. Easily integrate core language skills in all of your classes. The flexible format allows you to customize your lessons to focus on specific skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Every activity includes real teaching examples that you can modify to match your teaching style and your students' language abilities. Using a communicative approach, students participate in the activities during class while practicing English with their classmates. Adding game-based methods like this in your lessons will naturally increase students' motivation, participation, and communication using the target language. Whether you are a new teacher or are an experienced instructor, this book will help save you hours of preparation time. As a result, you can devote more time to helping your students achieve their learning and language goals. What Other Teachers Say About the Book "The creative games and activities outlined in this book are a must for any second language teaching professional!" -- Craig Hoffman "This is a must-have volume that helps teachers make ESL fun. Chock-full of useful games and overflowing with fantastic resources, I'll be adding this to my library and using it in my classroom regularly." -- Shon Rand "As they say in teaching, have a plan, and then have a plan B! Games and activities like those in Paul's book will help to make sure you're prepared to keep your class engaged and having fun. Thank you for putting this together and supporting the ESL teaching community!" -- Brett Isis "As an educator who loves making learning fun for students, and admittedly, myself too, I know fun when I see it, and Paul's games are just that! With his new book, you'll have ideas for days to get your students excited to demonstrate what they've learned." -- Taiwanda Bason "Learners learn best when they are having fun. By using these activities to gamify your lessons, students will be more excited to participate in class. These games will help capture your students' interests and motivate them to be more engaged and inspired to learn!" -- Lindsey Clifford "Games like these are a great way to keep students engaged in the lessons. Even the most disinterested students enjoy a little competition and it can be a good way to energize a class on a slow afternoon." -- Gayle Aggiss "Paul Young has come up with a bumper book of ESL games -- a compendium of 50 activities that will become a useful tool in any teacher's arsenal to keep their students engaged with learning English as a second language." -- Dr. Rob Burton "What I love about this book is that it contains many of the classic ESL games that are essential for any newbie teacher as well as some original ideas for even the most experienced of teachers which I am excited to try. The activities are suitable for a variety of learner styles and needs and can work with any class size, level, or age group." -- Georgie Snape "These fun and creative games encourage learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom or online. They encourage active learning which is crucial for ESL learners and makes learning fun, engaging, and memorable." -- Kirstie Woodward

This book provides easy-to-use resources to help you write fun lesson plans. With over 100 activities and games, this book also includes rubrics, spreadsheets, materials lists, and templates.