Description
100 Games for Teaching English – ESL Activities for Every Level
Games for Teaching English are one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to engage learners of all ages. This practical book includes 100 classroom-tested games designed specifically for ESL and EFL teachers looking to make their lessons more dynamic, interactive, and impactful.
The games are easy to understand, low-prep, and highly adaptable. Whether you’re teaching in-person, online, or in a hybrid setting, this resource will help you save time while making your students more active and confident language users. The variety of games ensures that you can target different skills—speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and even collaboration.
From warm-ups and icebreakers to more structured group activities, these games are designed to support different learning styles and classroom dynamics. Each activity includes simple instructions, ideas for differentiation, and suggestions to adapt for different levels.
Why These Games for Teaching English Work So Well
Unlike traditional drills, these games create a natural and fun learning environment. Students are encouraged to communicate, think critically, and work together, all while practicing real language in context.
Many of the activities work across multiple levels and can be reused or customized to suit your curriculum. Whether you’re working with beginners or more advanced learners, you’ll find suitable options for A1 to C1 levels.
Here’s a small sample of what’s inside:
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Conversation starters and speaking games
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Listening and reaction-based challenges
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Grammar review games for pairs or groups
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Vocabulary expansion activities
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Team competitions and board-based formats
These games for teaching English will become your go-to toolkit when you need to energize a lesson, break the ice, or reinforce a tricky concept in a fun way.
💬 What You’ll Love About This Resource
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100 no-prep and low-prep games ready to use
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Activities grouped by skill and purpose
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Ideal for classroom, tutoring, and online lessons
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Boosts student confidence and participation
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Supports a variety of ages and proficiency levels
Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this book offers real, practical value with minimal prep time required.
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PHETLADA –
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sophia –
5
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Esteban Arratia –
Amazing. Thanks
Mona –
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Mona –
Excellent games.Thanks alot
Maha –
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Abdelsabour Abdelsalam –
Good 👍
Amirbek –
Goood
madina –
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