Word Snakes

      This is a simple word game to start or finish a lesson.

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      Taboo

      To play a class version of the popular word game, Taboo, prepare your taboo cards by writing the target word at the top and three words that your students aren’t allowed to use in their definition below.

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      Drawing dictations

      Drawing dictations are a great way to practise vocabulary and to find out how well the students in your class listen to you.

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      Pass the ball

      This game practises adjectives. You need a ball, or a screwed up piece of paper will work fine. 

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      Mystery objects

      The game is good for revising lexical sets and is useful for practising using adjectives. It can be teacher led or played as a team game.

      Right or Wrong? Right or Left?

      This is a good way of checking information for younger learners.

      Dating game

      This is a great activity for getting students talking.

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      Horse race dictation

      This is an activity in which students try to predict the order of words in a jumbled sentence before listening for the answer. It is enjoyable because students are asked to predict the first word, in the same way people try to

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      Grammar auction

      This is a teacher led auction. It can be played with mixed language points which are causing difficulty or on a specific area, as in the example.

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      Hot seat

      This is a good activity for getting your students going in the morning. It is also excellent for revising vocabulary.

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