- The Internet TEFL Journal (http://iteslj.org/games/)
This is a place were English teachers can share games and activities that they have found useful in the classroom.
- Ellii Blog Spelling Games (https://ellii.com/blog/6-spelling-games-and-activities-for-learning-english)
Spelling games that are fun, easy to access for all levels of ESL learners, and can be quickly integrated into the classroom as warm-up activities, instructional support strategies, or end of class informal/formal assessments.
- Cambridge English Vocabulary Games and Activities (https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/vocabulary-games-and-activities.pdf)
What I like most about this collection of games and activities is that they are organized by topic: Work, Exams, Internet, Holidays, Sounds, Movement, Personality, etc.
- American English Monster Games and Activities (https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the_monster_book_cover-508_1.pdf)
The Monster Book contains 150 games and activities for all ages of English as a Second Language Learner!
- Play Games with English (https://zourpri.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/teaching-resources-play-games-with-english-1.pdf)
This PDF booklet contains 43 main games and 50 follow-up games to play indoors or in your classroom.
- IceBreakers Games & Activities (https://www.sessionlab.com/blog/icebreaker-games/)
61 Icebreaker games and activities that are appropriate for most age levels. In my classes, I have used most of them with great success. Furthermore, they are categorized for easy reference, and the design team hyperlinked explanation cards for clarity and understanding.
- ESL Classroom Games and Activities (https://eslkidstuff.com/esl-kids-games-activities-menu/classroom-games-activities/)
On this web page they have gathered together a huge library of tried and tested ESL kids games and activities. Dip in any time to find the perfect addition to your lesson plan!
Tongue twisters are a great way to start a class or work on pronunciation. The link provided is a gateway to pronunciation practice for all ESL levels. There are multiple pronunciation links embedded within the website.
- ESL Small Talk Classroom Games (https://eslspeaking.org/small-talk-esl-activity/)
If you need more ideas to encourage unstructured conversation in the classroom, try some of these activities listed on this web site.
- Ice Breaker Questions (https://conversationstartersworld.com/icebreaker-questions/)
At the beginning, in the middle, or after class are moments to engage with ESL students in unstructured conversations. Ice breaker questions are a great strategy to build rapport, inspire students to speak in small or large group gatherings, build confidence, and develop safe spaces for student’s to practice their English speaking skills.
- Icebreaker Ideas (https://www.sessionlab.com/blog/icebreaker-games/#break-the-ice-with-the-help-of-your-key)
Whenever you bring a group of people together for the first times, it’s helpful to get to know each other at the outset. This does not only mean just memorizing names, but also involves getting the facilitator or leader of the session familiar with everyone and getting a read on the energy of the room. One of the other major benefits of these games is in allowing group members to break free from dry or boring introductions and get to know each other more meaningfully.