7 GREAT OLD FAVOURITE speaking games for ESL CHILDREN

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Just thought I’d put together some oldie but goodies for the ESL teacher who is looking for some great time fillers for their ESL class.

1. Alphabet memorizing

Great for the low levels, just chant the alphabet missing out words or saying them in groups.

1. Chinese Whispers

Start one simple sentence at one end of the line of children and get each child to whisper the sentence into the next person’s ear and pass it on, they can only say the sentence once. See what the sentence is at the end.

1. Reciting a rhyming poem

Always good for those lacking confidence, get children to do it in pairs.

1. Tongue Twisters

Great for any level. Google tongue twisters to see what there is available online or even get the class to make up some of their own.

1. Take part in a quiz

A great general knowledge quiz with…