Games To Learn English
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Self-introduction Sentences – How old are you?
This game will help review self-introduction sentences used when asking and answering questions about our age.
Free online ESL games, grammar games, question and answer activities, vocabulary, spelling, reading and more. With 14 fun and engaging activities per vocabulary unit, the students will be fully versed after going through each program. 10 Best ESL Games for English Teachers Abroad 1. There isn’t an EFL teacher I know who doesn’t use this game in the classroom. Call My Bluff / Two Truths and A Lie. Call My Bluff is a fun game which is perfect at. This is an excellent game for young learners. Do you like learning English and having fun? In this section you can play games and practise your speaking with our fun tongue twisters. There are funny jokes in English to learn and tell your friends.
Self-introduction Sentences : What’s your name?
Help students review self-introduction sentences used when asking and answering questions about our names.
Actions Verbs Present Simple
Action Verbs Present Simple Board Game Online
Learn and practice action verbs vocabulary, sentences in the present simple tense and spellings of words.
Action Verbs Present Simple Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of action verbs in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Action Verbs Present Simple Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of action verbs vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent.
Action Verbs Present Simple Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using action verbs in English sentences with 'can' and 'can't' . These verbs are in the present simple tense.
Action Verbs Present Simple Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of action verbs in English with this online word search puzzle word game.
Action Verbs - Present Progressive
Action Verbs Present Progressive Board Game Online
Learn and practice action verbs vocabulary in the present progressive tense. Also review sentences in the present progressive tense and spellings of words.
Action Verbs Present Progressive Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of commonly used English action verbs in the present progressive tense using this online crossword puzzle word game.
Action Verbs Present Progressive Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of action verbs in the present continuous (progressive) tense in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent.
Action Verbs Present Progressive Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using action verbs in the present progressive tense in English sentences. These verbs are mostly in the present progressive tense and so end in -ing.
Action Verbs Present Progressive Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of commonly used English action verbs in the present progressive tense using this online word search puzzle word game.
Farm Animals
Farm Animals Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling the names of farm animals using this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Farm Animals Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and recognizing the spelling of animals on the farm using this online word search puzzle word game.
Farm Animals Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of farm animals words to the correct visuals or pictures they represent.
Farm Animals Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using farm animals vocabulary in sentences using this fun English game. Learn common ways to use words in sentences with a focus on animals on the farm words.
Body Parts
Body Parts Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling the parts of the body using this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Body Parts Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of body parts vocabulary to the correct images or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this online fun English game.
Body Parts Board Game Online
Learn and practice body parts vocabulary and sentences. This game is great for review and combines a lot of question types in one - multiple choice, matching exercises, drag and drop spelling activities.
Body Parts Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using body parts vocabulary in sentences using this fun English game. Learn common ways to use words in sentences.
Body Parts Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and recognizing the spellings of body parts using this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling, reading and listening in one fun game.
Classroom Commands
Classroom Commands Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using classroom commands and imperatives in this fun English sentence game. Some of the verbs used in classroom commands are phrasal verbs which are always followed by prepositions - stand up, sit down
Clothes
Clothes Board Game Online
Learn and practice clothes vocabulary and use them in sentences. This game is great for revision and combines a lot of question types in one - multiple choice, matching exercises, drag and drop spelling.
Clothes Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of clothes vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Clothes Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of clothes vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Clothes Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using clothes vocabulary in English sentences with phrasal verbs like 'put on' and 'take off'. Learners will also see the correlation between weather and clothes. Have fun learning English!
Clothes Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of clothes words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Colors
Colors Board Game Online
Learn and practice colors vocabulary and use them in sentences to describe things like fruits. This game is great for revision and combines a lot of question types in one - multiple choice, matching exercises, drag and drop spelling.
Colors Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using colors vocabulary in English sentences and questions. Learners will also see how colors can be used in sentences to describe things. Have fun learning English!
Days of the Week
Days of the Week Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling days of the week vocabulary using this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Days of the Week Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of days of the week vocabulary to the correct images or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this online fun English game.
Days of the Week Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and recognizing the spellings of days of the week or week days using this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling, reading and listening in one fun game.
Days of the Week & Weekly Routines Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using days of the week vocabulary and weekly activities in sentences using this fun English game. Sentences will also use adverbs of frequency for talking about weekly routines.
Giving Directions
Giving Directions & Places Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling words used when giving directions in this online crossword puzzle word game. Also learn to spell the names of places in the city. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Giving Directions Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of words used in giving directions to the correct images or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this online fun English game.
Directions and Places Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of words used in giving directions and places in the city to the correct images or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this online fun English game.
Giving Directions Sentence Monkey Game
Practice forming sentences used when giving directions using this fun English game.
Give Directions, Places in City Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and recognizing the spellings of words used in giving directions and places in a city by using this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling, reading and listening in one fun game.
Family
Family Members Board Game Online
Learn and practice family members vocabulary and use them in sentences. The game will also review a few jobs and occupations vocabulary.
Family Members Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of family members vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Family Members Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of family members vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent.
Family Members Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using family members vocabulary in English sentences. Have fun learning English!
Family Members Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of members of the family words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Food
Food Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of food and drinks vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Food Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of food and drinks vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Food Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using food and drinks vocabulary in English sentences. Have fun learning English!
Food Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of food and drinks words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Fruits
Fruits Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of fruits vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Games To Learn English Time
Fruits Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using fruits vocabulary in English sentences. Have fun learning English!
Fruits Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of fruits words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Greetings
How are you: Greetings Expressions Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using greetings expressions 'How are you?' and responses in this Sentence Monkey game. Have fun learning English!
Nice to meet you: Greetings Expression Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using greetings expressions like 'Nice to meet you' and responses in this Sentence Monkey game. Also review self-introduction phrases 'I'm Bob.' Have fun learning English!
Health
Health Problems Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of common sickness and health problems vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Health & illness Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using illness and sickness expressions and vocabulary in English sentences. Learn to use modal verb 'should' when giving advice. Have fun learning English!
Health and Sickness Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of common ill health and sickness words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Sickness and health Problems Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of health and sickness vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Home
Rooms in a House Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of rooms in a house vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Rooms in a Home Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of rooms in home words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Jobs
Jobs Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of jobs and occupations vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Jobs Vocabulary Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of jobs and occupations vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Jobs, Occupations Sentence Monkey Game
Review sentences and expressions used when talking about jobs in English. Also learn to use present tense 1st and 3rd person singular in sentences.
Jobs and Occupations Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of jobs and workers vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Months
Months of the Year Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of months of the year vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Months, Festivals, Holidays, Ordinal Numbers, Sentence Monkey Game
Review sentences and expressions used when talking about months of the year, festivals, holiday and ordinal numbers in English. This game will also help learners contrast the use of cardinal vs. ordinal numbers (example: 22nd vs. 22)
Months of the Year Vocabulary Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of the twelve months of the year vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Months of the Year Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of months of the year vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Valentine’s Day Vocabulary Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of Valentine's Day vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Numbers
How Many: Numbers Sentence Monkey Game
Review sentences and expressions used when talking about numbers in English. Also learn to use 'There is.' vs. 'There are..' when talking about singular and plural countable nouns - There is one apple/There are two apples.
Numbers 1-10 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of numbers 1-10 vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Numbers One to Ten Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of numbers from one to ten in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Games To Learn English For Kids
Pets
Pets, Animals Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of pets and domestic animals vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Pets, Domesticated Animals Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of pets and domesticated animals vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Pets and Domesticated Animals Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice sentences and expressions used when talking about pets and domesticated animals in English. The focus will be on describing animals by using a few personality adjectives - Rabbits are quiet.
Pets, Domestic Animals Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of pets and domestic animals in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Places
Places in the City Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of places in the city vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Places in a City Memory Game
Saints row 2 weapons. Practice listening and matching spellings of places in a city vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Places in a City, Jobs Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice sentences and expressions used when talking about places in the city and jobs in English.
Places Around Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of places around vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Routines
Daily Routines Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of daily routines and activities vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
School Supplies
Classroom Requests Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice sentences and expressions used when giving requests in English. We will mostly see the use of the imperative forms which is used for commands, requests and orders. The game also introduces polite requests using modal verbs like 'may'.
School Supplies Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of school supplies vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Classroom Supplies Board Game Online
Learn and practice classroom materials vocabulary. Also review sentences used when talking about school supplies. This game is great for review and combines a lot of question types in one - multiple choice, matching exercises, drag and drop spelling activities.
School Supplies Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of school supplies and stationery vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
School Materials Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of school materials and stationery vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Shapes
Shapes Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of simple shapes vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Shapes Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of shapes vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Shapes Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of shapes vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Sports
Sports Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of sports vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Sports Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of sports vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Sports Lesson Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice sentences and expressions used when talking about sports in English.
Sports Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of sports vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
This/That/these/those
this, that: demonstrative Pronouns Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice using singular demonstrative pronouns (this/that) in sentences for things that are near and far. Learn to ask and answer questions about things (What's this?).
this, that, these, those: demonstrative Pronouns Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice using singular and plural demonstrative pronouns (this/that/these/those) in sentences for things that are near and far. Learn to ask and answer questions about things (What's this?).
Time
Telling Time, O’clock, Half Past: Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice sentences and expressions used when telling the time in English. The focus is on o'clock and half past.
Telling Time, o’clock, Half Past, Memory Game
Practice listening and matching the time on the clocks. This will entail telling time using o'clock and half-past. In this game players will improve their listening skills and knowledge of telling time.
Telling Time, Quarter Past, Quarter to Memory Game
English Games For Kids
Practice listening and matching the time on the clocks. The focus is on quarter past and quarter to. In this game players will improve their listening skills and knowledge of telling time.
Telling Time, Quarter Past, Quarter to: Sentence Monkey Game
Learn and practice sentences and expressions used when telling the time in English. The focus is on quarter past and quarter to.
Toys
Toys Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of toys vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Toys Vocabulary Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of toys vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Toys Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of toys words in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Transportation
Transportation Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of transportation vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Transportation Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of transportation vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Transportation Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using transportation words in English sentences. Have fun learning English!
Transportation Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of transportation vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Vegetables
Vegetables Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of vegetables vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Vegetables Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of vegetables vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Vegetables Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of vegetables vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Vegetables Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using vegetables vocabulary in English sentences. Also learn to use 'How much.' when asking about price and uncountable nouns. Have fun learning English!
Weather
Weather Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of weather conditions vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Weather Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of weather vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Weather Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using weather vocabulary in English sentences. Also learn to ask description of weather conditions using this question format 'What's the weather like?'. Have fun learning English!
Weather Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of weather vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Zoo
Zoo Animals Crossword Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of zoo animals vocabulary in English with this online crossword puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening in one fun game.
Zoo Animals Word Search Puzzle Online
Practice listening and spelling of zoo animals vocabulary in English with this online word search puzzle word game. Improve spelling and listening of words in one fun game.
Zoo Animals Memory Game
Practice listening and matching spellings of zoo animals vocabulary in English to the correct visuals or pictures they represent. Learners will improve their word recognition skills through this interactive fun game.
Zoo Animals Sentence Monkey Game
Practice using zoo animals vocabulary in English sentences. Also learn to use questions that give and ask for descriptions about animals. Have fun learning English!
When working with world language classes or English language learners, have you ever asked a question only to be answered with complete silence and blank stares? It’s a common issue—nearly every teacher has struggled with encouraging students to speak in a language they’re still learning.
A student may have a deep fear of making a mistake, or may be just plain shy, even in their native language. Whatever the reason, here is a list of a few fun activities to get your students to speak. This list is for more advanced students.
12 Ways to Get Language Learners Talking
1. Who’s Telling the Truth? Have each student write three facts about themselves that nobody in the class knows on a piece of paper. Make sure each student includes their name on the top of the page. Collect the sheets of paper and bring three students to the front of the room. Read aloud one of the facts that is true for one of these three students.
All three claim that the fact is theirs, and the class then proceeds to question them in an attempt to determine who is telling the truth and who is lying. Each student is allowed to ask one question to one of the three students. After a round of questioning, the students guess who is telling the truth.
2. Variations on the game Taboo: For variation 1, create a PowerPoint presentation with a noun on each slide. Have one student come to the front of the room and sit with their back to the PowerPoint. The rest of the students take turns describing the words on the slides, and the student at the front has to guess them.
For variation 2, separate the students into groups of four or five. Place a pile of cards with random nouns in the center of each group. Have students take turns describing a noun for their group members to guess. The group member who guesses correctly keeps the card, so there’s competition to see who has the most cards at the end of the game.
Variation 3 is for advanced speakers. Separate the class into two teams. Students are given a word to describe to their teammates, in addition to a list of words that they cannot use in their description. Each student should have two to three minutes to see how many words their teammates can guess.
3. Descriptive drawing activity: Pair up the students and give each student a picture, placing it face down so partners cannot see each other’s cards. They must describe the picture for their partner to draw.
4. Comic strip descriptions: Give each student a portion of a comic strip. Without showing their pictures to one another, the students should attempt to describe their image, and put the comic strip into the correct order. After about 10 minutes, the students can guess the order, show one another their portion, and see if they were correct.
5. Secret word: Students are given a random topic and a random word that is unrelated to the topic. The students must hide the word in a speech about the topic—they’re trying to make sure the other students can’t guess the secret word. The other students listen carefully to the speech and attempt to guess the secret word.
6. Debates: Give each student a piece of paper with “agree” written on one side and “disagree” on the other side. Read aloud a controversial statement, and have each student hold up their paper showing the agree or disagree side depending on their opinion. Choose one student from each side to explain their position and participate in a short debate.
7. Impromptu speaking: Prepare a list of topics that students will be able to talk about. Split the class into two teams, and have each student choose a number—that’s the order they will go in. Each student will respond to a statement without preparation. They must continue speaking for 45 seconds. As the student is speaking, the other team listens for moments of hesitation, grammatical mistakes, and vocabulary mistakes. If the other team can correctly identify an error, they get a point.
8. Desert island activity: Give each student a piece of paper and tell them to draw an item—any item. Collect the drawings and pass them out again; no student should receive their own drawing.
Next, tell the students that they’ve been stranded on a desert island, and only half of the class can survive and continue to inhabit the island. The only thing each student will have on the island is the item depicted in the drawing given to them, and their goal is to convince the class that they should survive based on that item.
9. Storytelling activity: Bring four students to the front of the classroom. Three of them should sit in a row, and one should stand behind them and act as a controller. Give the controller a stack of cards with nouns written on them.
The controller will hand a noun to one of the three students, who will start to tell a story. The student continues telling the story until the controller decides to hand another noun to another student, who will then take over the story.
10. Two Truths, One Lie: Each student should write three statements about themselves on a piece of paper. Two of them should be true, and one should be a lie. Students read their three statements, and their classmates question them to try to determine which statement is a lie.
11. True/false storytelling: Give each student a piece of paper with either “true” or “false” written on it. Each student should tell the class a story that is true or false, depending on which word they received, and the class must guess whether it’s true. To add to the activity, you can allow the other students to question the student telling the story.
12. I Have Never..: All students in the class should start this activity holding five fingers in the air (you can use less fingers to do this more quickly). The student who goes first tells the class one thing that they have never done. The students who have done that activity should put a finger down, and tell the class a story about this activity. A student is out of the game when all of their fingers are down.
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