EFL / ESL games have a key role to play in today’s classroom, and not just for kids. In the modern world student attention is more divided than ever, so it’s imperative we create a fun, engaging learning environment.
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There’s no doubt that we have to be mindful of our surroundings and the mindset of our students when choosing ESL classroom games; sometimes the situation may call for a more focused, serious approach. But there are significant benefits to be had, not least that many students lose their inhibitions more in a competitive situation.
English language games are not just a time-filler; there is real value in practising your current grammar or vocabulary topic in this way. Not only does it force students to process language at speed, but the way they break up the class will leave students refreshed and invigorated for the next piece of work.
Of course to achieve the maximum amount of value from a game you need to find something well-suited to your class – and the way we organise our resources will allow you to do just that. Maybe you want specifically want ESL games for advanced students, or ESL games to practice the present perfect? Simply filter below by student level, or your current target language.
Our website offers a wide range of ESL games for adults and kids alike, and many are suitable for any age group. However, if you’re looking specifically for ESL games for kids, click the ‘kids’ filter, and the page will only display games suitable for kids.
Whether it be a warmer, a fun way to review specific grammar or vocabulary, or just a time-filler, we’ve got what you’re looking for. Check out our activities, projects, and conversation ideas too! Here’s a list of fun ESL games for your English classroom.
If you’re teaching adults, take a look at our article on the 15 Best ESL Games for Adults.
Looking for interactive online ESL games? Check out our interactive section.
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Tags: advanced, adverbs, animals, beginner, daily routines, emotions and feelings, grammar, health, intermediate, jobs, kids, music, phrasal verbs, sports and hobbies, warmer
A version of the classic party game, the Charades ESL game is a fun way to practise many different types of vocabulary or grammar.
The Go Fish ESL game is a version of the classic card game, in which students have to get four numbers/vocabulary items of the same type.
In the Guess What ESL game students try and guess what another student has in their hand.
Tags: advanced, adverbs, animals, beginner, emotions and feelings, grammar, health, intermediate, jobs, kids, music, sports and hobbies, warmer
The Reverse Charades ESL game is a variation on Charades designed to get the whole class moving.
The Say Act Draw ESL game is a combination of Articulate, Charades, and Pictionary.
Tags: advanced, animals, beginner, home, intermediate, jobs, kids, passive (present simple), present simple, sports and hobbies, warmer
The Twenty Questions ESL game is the classic parlour game in which students have to find out what their classmate is thinking of, using only yes/no questions.
The What Am I ESL game is a cross between Twenty Questions and Who Am I, designed for practising jobs or animals vocabulary and present simple questions.
