Posts Tagged ‘learn English’
Teach children English with “Character Walks” Drama Game
This simple drama game (ages 6+) can be used for practicing questions and reviewing vocabulary in the English language classroom It also encourages children to develop their imaginations and boost their self-confidence by play-acting in front of an audience. You’ll need a selection of character cards for this activity for example ballerina, cowboy, queen, robot,…
Read More“CHEESY FEET” ESL Classroom Management Game
I used to find it a struggle grouping my students all together– ready to start each lesson or getting them to transition smoothly and quickly from one activity to another without wasting precious classroom time until I started using THE CHEESY FEET COUNTDOWN. It’s a silly but fun game but it gets children seated and…
Read MoreTeach English with Puppets
Children are curious when an English-speaking puppet comes to class. They believe it’s real and will happily communicate with it without inhibitions. I often use my furry puppet friends to introduce and practice new vocabulary or prompt questions. A puppet can make English language learning extra fun. Be theatrical! Miranda
Read MorePirate ESL Drama Game
Ahoy there Pirates! This physical drama warm-up game aims to help children release their energies and become familiar with action verbs and prepositions – an alternative to Simon Says.
Read MoreTeaching English Step by Step – Puppet by Puppet
Clara, how old are you? (no response) Clara , what’s your favourite colour? (no response) Clara, come and play. (no response) Clara let’s sing! (no response) Dance? (no response) Jump? (no response) Wiggle? (no response) Try this …give it a go…with me? (no, no and NO response) Over the past 25 years, I have taught…
Read MoreDon't teach if you can't swim – the challenges of teaching children ESL
Ever had a lesson that’s gone miserably wrong? Ever seen children clambering over each other to get out of your class as fast as possible? I have. Just between you and me, I’ve suffered quite a few flunked lessons and gone home feeling guilty and irritable – wondering what I was doing so wrong. I…
Read More
English language games to play at home – shopping List
Shopping list – a simple idea aimed at helping parents teach their children English through play.
Read MoreGood News Bad News – Teach English with Stories #2
Good News Bad News by By Jeff Mack is a story about a Rabbit who invites his friend Mouse for a picnic. Events take a turn for the worse when it starts pouring with rain. Can Rabbit’s positiveness turn a potentially disastrous day into a happy ending….? If you’re looking for a beautifully illustrated and…
Read MoreLotto Game to Teach Children English
A simple Lotto Game to help young children review and practice adjectives and nouns. Suitable for one-to-one or small groups. When parents ask me what language learning activities to do with their young children at home, I often suggest Lotto / Bingo games. They’re active and fun and help boost children’s comprehension and verbal skills.…
Read More