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ESL Games & Activities for Teenagers, University Students and Adults

If you're looking for some ESL activities for adults, then you're certainly in the right place. We have the best ideas, including games, activities and other lesson plan ideas for TEFL classes. You can find EFL game and activity ideas for online teaching, interactive ESL activities for adults, fun holiday lesson plan ideas, ESL games for teens, and speaking activities for all levels.

Fun Games to Play with High School Students at School

Fun Games to Play with High School Students at School

If you’re looking for some of the best games to play with high school students, you’re in the right place….
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Games to Play in Class: Fun Ideas for the Classroom

Games to Play in Class: Fun Ideas for the Classroom

If you’re looking for some of the best games to play in class, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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Side Gigs for Teachers: Extra Cash in your Spare Time | Side Hustles

Side Gigs for Teachers: Extra Cash in your Spare Time | Side Hustles

If you’re a teacher who wants to earn some extra money besides just your teaching salary, then keep on reading….
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Clothes ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans and Worksheets

Clothes ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans and Worksheets

Are you looking for some fresh, new ideas for clothes ESL activities or games? Then you’re certainly in the right…
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30 Best Tongue Twisters for English Pronunciation

30 Best Tongue Twisters for English Pronunciation

Are you looking for fun tongue twisters that will help you improve your English pronunciation? If yes, you are at…
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Present Perfect For and Since Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans

Present Perfect For and Since Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans

Are you teaching the present perfect for and since and need a few activities, games, worksheets, or even an entire…
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English Classroom Rules: Top 5 Rules for ESL/EFL Classes

English Classroom Rules: Top 5 Rules for ESL/EFL Classes

If you’re looking for some advice about English classroom rules, you’re in the right place! I’ll give the rundown on…
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Different Types of Adverbs with Adverb Examples

Different Types of Adverbs with Adverb Examples

If you’re looking for information about the different types of adverbs, you’re certainly in the right place. We’re going to…
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ESL Technology Games, Activities & Resources for Teachers/Students

ESL Technology Games, Activities & Resources for Teachers/Students

If you’re looking for some ways to use technology in the ESL classroom, then look no further! Check out these…
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Hot Debating Topics and Hot Topics of Discussion for All Ages

Hot Debating Topics and Hot Topics of Discussion for All Ages

If you’re looking for some of the best hot topics of discussion, and hot debating topics, then you’re in the…
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Subject Verb Agreement Activities, Games, Worksheets and More

Subject Verb Agreement Activities, Games, Worksheets and More

Are you looking for the best subject verb agreement activities and games, along with worksheets, lesson plans, online games and…
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Conjunction Activities and Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Conjunction Activities and Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some of the best conjunction activities and games, then you’re certainly in the right place. We’re…
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What are you Cooking? A 4-Skills ESL Activity

What are you Cooking? A 4-Skills ESL Activity

4-skills ESL activities and games are kind of like the holy grail of English teaching and I’m always on the…
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Problem/Advice Reported Speech Activity

Problem/Advice Reported Speech Activity

You’ll often find reported speech in some of the higher level ESL/EFL textbooks, but it’s not easy to design an…
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Draw a Picture Activity for English Learners | Fun ESL Speaking Activity

Draw a Picture Activity for English Learners | Fun ESL Speaking Activity

If you want to have a bit of fun with your students, then considering using, “Draw a Picture” ESL speaking…
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Fortunately Unfortunately Speaking and Listening Activity

Fortunately Unfortunately Speaking and Listening Activity

If you’re looking for a simple warmer activity, you’ll be want to be sure to try fortunately unfortunately. Keep on…
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ESL Speaking Bingo | Conversation Bingo Game for Kids and Adults

ESL Speaking Bingo | Conversation Bingo Game for Kids and Adults

Bingo, it’s a classic ESL Game that most teacher’s like to play in class. The only real problem is that…
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Retell the Story 1-2-3 | Speaking Fluency Activity for ESL Students

Retell the Story 1-2-3 | Speaking Fluency Activity for ESL Students

In many ESL textbooks, you’ll probably notice that many of the activities are more focused on accuracy. This makes a…
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Seasons ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Seasons ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for the best ideas for seasons ESL games and activities, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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WH Question Games and Activities for ESL

WH Question Games and Activities for ESL

The ESL WH questions (who/what/when/why/where/how) are vital to English conversation! Pay attention to how often you use them—it’s probably quite…
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Show and Tell ESL Speaking Activity | English Speaking for Kids

Show and Tell ESL Speaking Activity | English Speaking for Kids

Are you looking for a quick warm-up that you can use to start the first few minutes of each class…
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Best Teacher Shoes: The Most Comfortable Shoes for Teachers

Best Teacher Shoes: The Most Comfortable Shoes for Teachers

If you’re looking for a pair of top-quality teacher shoes that are not only stylish but comfortable, then keep on…
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ESL Preposition Games and Activities | Teaching Prepositions ESL

ESL Preposition Games and Activities | Teaching Prepositions ESL

Prepositions are a very common topic in many beginner ESL or EFL textbooks, especially for children. A preposition is a…
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Classroom English Activities for ESL: Language for the Classroom

Classroom English Activities for ESL: Language for the Classroom

If you’re looking for some of the best classroom English activities and games, then you’re certainly in the right place!…
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Fun Whiteboard Activities and Games for Kids & Adults

Fun Whiteboard Activities and Games for Kids & Adults

If you’re looking for some fun whiteboard activities and games, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep on reading…
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Brainstorm Activities and Games for ESL | Brainstorming Lesson Ideas

Brainstorm Activities and Games for ESL | Brainstorming Lesson Ideas

If you’re looking for some of the best brainstorming games and activities to help students build their vocabularies and encourage…
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ESL Review Activities and Games| Fun TEFL Review Games to Try

ESL Review Activities and Games| Fun TEFL Review Games to Try

If you’re looking for some ESL or EFL review activities and games, you’ve come to the right place. Keep on…
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Best Rolling Carts for Teachers | Teacher Crates & Bags on Wheels

Best Rolling Carts for Teachers | Teacher Crates & Bags on Wheels

Classroom teaching can be a fun and enjoyable experience for the students if all the materials are ready to be…
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ESL Suffix Games and Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Suffix Games and Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

A suffix is a part of a word that’s placed at the end of a base word and often transforms…
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SOS Game | Speaking Review for ESL Students | ESL Game

SOS Game | Speaking Review for ESL Students | ESL Game

Are you looking for a quick, fun ESL review activity that you can use for just about topic or grammar…
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ESL Icebreakers | ESOL Icebreaker Questions, Games & Activities

ESL Icebreakers | ESOL Icebreaker Questions, Games & Activities

If you’re looking to get your semester started off on the right foot, then you’ll need to use an ESL…
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Top 30 Icebreaker Would You Rather Questions

Top 30 Icebreaker Would You Rather Questions

When we meet new people, go to a new school, or start a new job, we have to break the…
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ESL Numbers Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & More

ESL Numbers Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & More

If you’re looking for some of the best learning numbers games and activities for ESL, then you’re certainly in the…
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30 Best Would You Rather Questions for Adults

30 Best Would You Rather Questions for Adults

Are you looking for some good would you rather questions for adults? Then you are at the right place! We…
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Rooms of the House ESL Games, Activities & Lesson Plans

Rooms of the House ESL Games, Activities & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best rooms of the house ideas for ESL/EFL lesson plans, you’re in the…
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ESL Adjective Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Adjective Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for the best ESL adjectives games and activities, then you’re certainly in the right place. We’re going…
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Never Have I Ever ESL Game: Use this Fun Party Game in TEFL Class

Never Have I Ever ESL Game: Use this Fun Party Game in TEFL Class

Never have I ever is a fun party game but it’s also possible to use it in English classes. Keep…
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ESL Board Games: Try out a TEFL Speaking Board Game Today

ESL Board Games: Try out a TEFL Speaking Board Game Today

Board games for ESL students are one of my favourite in-class activities. Students love them, and they’re an excellent way…
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50 Would You Rather? Questions Sports Edition

50 Would You Rather? Questions Sports Edition

If you are a sports fan, a player on a sports team, or someone simply looking for fun would you…
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Apples to Apples Vocabulary Game for Kids, Teenagers and Adults

Apples to Apples Vocabulary Game for Kids, Teenagers and Adults

Are you looking for a fun, engaging vocabulary game for ESL students? Then this one should be at the top…
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6 Must Watch YouTube Channels for English Learners

6 Must Watch YouTube Channels for English Learners

So you want to speak English better? Then it’s good that you found your way to this blog post! We’re…
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ESL Time Filler Games and Activities | English Lesson Time Fillers

ESL Time Filler Games and Activities | English Lesson Time Fillers

We’ve all been there—a few minutes left at the end of class but nothing planned. Or, you may even have…
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Likes and Dislikes ESL Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Likes and Dislikes ESL Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best likes and dislikes games and activities for ESL/EFL classes, then you’re certainly…
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ESL Short Stories for Intermediate: Stories about Life in Canada

ESL Short Stories for Intermediate: Stories about Life in Canada

Do you want to improve your reading comprehension skills for something like the IELTS or TOEIC exam with ESL short…
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Pointless Debate Topics: Top 20 Pointless Things to Talk About

Pointless Debate Topics: Top 20 Pointless Things to Talk About

If you’re looking for some pointless debate topics, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for the…
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Topics to Debate about With Friends | Debate Topics for Friends

Topics to Debate about With Friends | Debate Topics for Friends

If you’re looking for some interesting topics to chat about with friends, then you’re in the right place. Check out…
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Business English Activities, Games & Dialogues | Business Lesson Ideas

Business English Activities, Games & Dialogues | Business Lesson Ideas

If you teach business English, then you’re certainly in the right place! We’re going to give you the rundown on…
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Types of Learning Styles for the Language Learning Classroom

Types of Learning Styles for the Language Learning Classroom

If you want to learn about the types of learning styles, along with implications and some very practical ideas for…
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Do You Like to _____? | ESL Speaking Activity

Do You Like to _____? | ESL Speaking Activity

Are you looking for a simple, fun ESL speaking activity for beginner-level students, one that doesn’t require any preparation or…
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Chain Spelling Activity for English Learners

Chain Spelling Activity for English Learners

Spelling is one of those skills that often gets overlooked in many ESL/EFL classrooms. However, it’s quite an important skill!…
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Rocks Scissor Paper ESL Speaking Game | Fun ESL Activity Kids

Rocks Scissor Paper ESL Speaking Game | Fun ESL Activity Kids

Are you looking for some fun ESL activities and games to incorporate into your classes? Then you’ve come to the…
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Got to Hand it to You: ESL Relay Race Game

Got to Hand it to You: ESL Relay Race Game

Are you looking for a fun ESL review activity? Then you’ve certainly found the source of all good things ESL…
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Test Teach Test Approach (TTT): What is it and Tips for TTT Lessons

Test Teach Test Approach (TTT): What is it and Tips for TTT Lessons

If you’re looking to keep things fresh and interesting in your language class, then you’re in the right place! Try…
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English Drilling Games & Activities (Pronunciation, Vocabulary)

English Drilling Games & Activities (Pronunciation, Vocabulary)

If you’re looking for some drilling games and activities for English learners, then you’re in the right place. Use some…
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English Idioms, Phrases & Expressions: The Best of Both Worlds

English Idioms, Phrases & Expressions: The Best of Both Worlds

Check out this lesson plan, The Best of Both Worlds, filled with helpful English idioms, expressions and phrases. It’s ideal…
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Teaching Places Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Resources

Teaching Places Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Resources

If you’re looking for some fresh, new ideas for teaching places, including adjectives to describe cities, buildings, continents and oceans,…
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Agony Aunt ESL Activity for Giving Advice

Agony Aunt ESL Activity for Giving Advice

Are you looking for a fun speaking and listening ESL activity related to advice? Then you’ll want to consider Agony…
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Realia: Meaning and Use in the Classroom | Realia vs Specimens

Realia: Meaning and Use in the Classroom | Realia vs Specimens

If you’re looking for details about using realia in the classroom, look no further! Keep on reading for examples, advice…
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ESL Money and Banking Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Money and Banking Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some ESL money activities, games, worksheets and lesson plans, then you’re definitely in the right place….
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English Central | YouTube for English Teaching | Videos for ESL

English Central | YouTube for English Teaching | Videos for ESL

Do you like to use videos in your classes, but have a difficult time finding the one on YouTube that…
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Best Laptops for Teachers: Top 5 Picks for Classroom Computers

Best Laptops for Teachers: Top 5 Picks for Classroom Computers

Technology has become an indispensable part of the learning process in schools around the world. With this, it wouldn’t be…
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Social Issues ESL Lesson Plan for Teenagers or Adults

Social Issues ESL Lesson Plan for Teenagers or Adults

If you’re looking for a sample from the book, 67 ESL Conversation Topics (available on Amazon), here’s one of them…
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Technology English Conversation Lesson Plan

Technology English Conversation Lesson Plan

If you’re looking for a sample from the book, 67 ESL Conversation Topics (available on Amazon), here’s one of them…
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