Taboo: Divide the class into two teams.

One player from each team takes a card with a word written
on it, and they have to describe the word to their team without using certain "taboo" words listed on
the card. The team that guesses the word correctly earns a point.

Snowman: Choose a word and draw a series of blank spaces on the board to represent each letter. The
students then guess letters, and you fill in the blanks for every correct guess. If they make too many
incorrect guesses, draw the hangman on the board and the game is over.

Scattergories: Choose a letter, and then give the students a list of categories, such as "types of food" or
"cities." They have to come up with a word that fits each category and starts with the chosen letter.

Word chain: Start with a word, and the next person has to say a word that starts with the last letter of
the previous word. For example, if the first word is "dog," the next person could say "guitar," and so
on.

Board Race: Divide the class into teams and have them race to write the correct word or phrase on the
board in response to a question or prompt. This is a fast-paced and exciting way to review material.

Story Chain: Start with a sentence, and then have each student take turns adding a sentence to the
story. This is a great way to practice speaking and storytelling skills.

Two Truths and a Lie: Have each student come up with two true statements and one false statement
about themselves. The other students must then guess which statement is false. (Kahoot versio)

Guess the Word: Write a word on the board and have the students take turns asking yes-or-no
questions to try to guess the word. This is a great way to practice vocabulary and critical thinking
skills. (Bamboozled version)

Categories: Choose a category, such as animals or food, and have each student take turns saying a
word that fits into that category. The first student who cannot think of a word is out, and play
continues until only one student remains. (Microsoft Whiteboard with post-its)

Role-playing: Have students practice their English language skills by role-playing different scenarios,
such as ordering food at a restaurant or asking for directions. (Bamboozled)

Word searches and crossword puzzles: These types of puzzles can be a fun way to practice vocabulary
and spelling. You can create your own or find them online. (Wordwall)

Word Jumble - In this game, students are given a scrambled word and must unscramble it to make a
new word. (Quizlet)

Sentence Scramble: Write a sentence on the board, and then scramble the words. The students must
unscramble the sentence as quickly as possible. (Quizlet)

Bingo: Create bingo cards with vocabulary words or phrases related to the current topic of study, and
then have students play bingo by calling out the words or phrases. (Bamboozled)

Memory Match: Make cards with pairs of words or pictures, and then have the students take turns
flipping over cards to find matches. This is a great way to review vocabulary. (Bamboozled)

Charades: Write a list of words or phrases on small pieces of paper and put them into a hat or
container. Students take turns drawing a piece of paper and acting out the word or phrase silently
while the other students try to guess.

Pictionary: Similar to charades, but instead of acting out the word or phrase, students draw it on the
board while the other students try to guess.
Board games: There are many English language board games available that can be both fun and
educational, such as Scrabble, Bananagrams, and Apples to Apples.

Simon says: This classic game can be adapted for English language practice by having the leader give
commands in English, such as "Simon says touch your nose."

Twenty Questions - In this game, one student thinks of a word or phrase, and the other student(s) have
to guess what it is by asking yes or no questions.

Sentence Relay - In this game, students are divided into teams and must relay a sentence from one
teammate to another by whispering it. The final teammate must then write down the sentence and the
team with the most accurate sentence wins.

Storytelling - In this game, students take turns adding a sentence to a story that they create together.
The aim is to create a cohesive and entertaining story.

Word Association: Write a word on the board, and then have the students say words that are associated
with that word. For example, if the word is "summer," students might say "beach," "sun," "vacation,"
and so on.

Jeopardy: Create a Jeopardy-style game board with categories and point values, and then ask
questions related to the current topic of study.

Word Ladder: Choose a word, and then have students take turns changing one letter at a time to create
a new word. For example, if the word is "cat," the next student might say "cot," and so on.

Picture Dictation: Choose a simple picture, and then describe it to the students without showing them
the picture. The students must draw what you describe, and then compare their pictures to the original.

Just a Minute: Choose a topic, and then have each student take turns speaking about the topic for one
minute without pausing or repeating themselves. This is a great way to practice speaking fluently and
confidently.

Sentence Auction: Write a variety of simple and complex sentences on pieces of paper, and then have
students bid on them with points or play money. The student who wins the sentence must then read it
aloud correctly to earn the points.

Balderdash: Give the students a word that they may not know, and have them come up with a
definition for it. The other students must then guess which definition is correct.

Spelling Bee: Give the students a list of words to spell, and have them take turns spelling them out
loud. This is a classic game that is great for practicing spelling and vocabulary.