1. Talk about a topic 2. Correct My Life 3. 2 Truths and 1 Lie 4. Describe a Picture and Let them Draw 5. Fortunately, Unfortunately 6. Watermelon (Describe) 7. Ask the Expert 8. What Happens Next? 9. Keep Asking Why 10. Explain how to do something
I teach adults, and I was out of ideas! When teaching adults from all over the world, the differences in culture can be minimal or drastic! You just put the pep back in my step. And I will choose "no gestures". Thank you so much for these great addition. You rock and roll!
I love these ideas. I teach older adults and have found it so difficult now that everything is online. They are really not used to screens! One thing I tried that everyone loved SO much was each student had to demonstrate something. There was such a variety...how to wrap a gift, how to do a home workout, how to repot plants, how to decorate for Christmas. Not only did my students have to use sequence language and find the vocabulary for their particular demonstration, but it was so interesting and kept everyone's attention. And one other idea: have everyone send a picture of a special place/person to the teacher (I made a powerpoint and shared my screen so everyone could see). And they had to explain why that place or person was special while the class looked at the picture. Both of these activities take advance preparation. Not great to do on the spot!
I am loving your videos so much! They have been very helpful! Also, something I have used in my upper level classes that seems quite effective are "Would you rather..." questions. So for example: "Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly?" "Would you rather have a cool new shirt in your closet every morning or a new pair of shoes once a week?" "Would you rather be the best player on the worst team or the worst player on the best team?" I usually get their answers first, and then ask each student why they chose what they chose. For the more complicated ones, I use the Zoom whiteboard feature to draw it out. You can find a ton online that are really fun and that get the students thinking and laughing. Thank you so much again for your videos! Keep 'em comin'!! ^-^
Thanks a lot, nice recommendations! here's a quick summary: 1. Talk about a random topic for 30 seconds (your favorite food, superman, your holidays) 2. Correct my facts (pigs, can fly) ss must correct the fact so its true (no, pigs can't fly) 3. 2 Truths and 1 lie/ss investigate which one is false by asking questions 4. Describe a picture, ss have to draw it 5. Fortunately, unfortunately/EX: i went to the shop, unfortunately it rained. Fortunately, i had an umbrella 6. Describe an object without saying the name (replace it with watermelon) 7. Ask the expert ( selected student has to answer all the questions) 8. What happens next? (select a video, pause it and ask ss what is going to happen) 9. Keep asking why 10. Explain how to do something /how to make a cup of coffee
An easy Zoom game is giving a vocab word from the day to a student in the private chat and they have to describe it while the other students guess what it is :)
I always build up to it by getting the whole class to describe a word together to me, then after they get enough confidence, go into pairs and finally solo.
@@TheDastan21 Fortunately rap music was popular then and I made a ton of money...Unfortunately I squandered it all in Vegas...Fortunately I hit it off with the cute card dealer...Unfortunately he gave me herpes....Fortunately my neighbor was a skilled doctor and cured me...Unfortunately he charged me 10 000 dollars ...
When I was working with Kevin at our old job together, I described one of his games as heroically stupid. And the game worked. Wish I could remember the game...
I used the drawing game for a private tutoring session with an 8 year old and it went so well! Great game for demonstrative pronouns and adjective building. Thanks!
This is brilliant!!! So simple yet so effective and fun. I can't thank you enough! I've been looking for ages for such easy and interactive activities for teenagers that can be explained in a second and understood just as quickly. Fantastic games to change activities during class and have everyone smiling!
,Oh my god, you just saved my ass. I´ve got class online tomorrow morning and despite having 25+ years of ESL experience I´m new to Zoom classes. I was NOT happy with my class today so it is a great relief to see that somebody is sharing their hard-earned wisdom. I am sure that my class will be better tomorrow. Cheers.
Some of these even work with 5th grade high level kids. Basically as long as they have the language they can do it. I'm gonna try the "why" game as a warmer today. Just gotta pick the right student to show it off.
Hi teachers! Does anyone have some good video suggestion to use for the "what happens next" game (or lessons in general)? Target age 8-10 year olds - a beginners level and a more intermediate level. Thanks
Spot the difference, telling jokes or that game when you have twenty questions to guess someone's or something's identity are also good to get people talking.
I just saw your ABC video. Comments are turned off for it, so I thought I'd tell you here that I love what you did with the anchors. I do something similar, but you have done a much more professional job of it. Great stuff!
@@Easyeslgames1978 Videos that I do? Well, I have at different times made videos, but it's been a very sporadic enterprise on my part. I've done tongue twisters--not for my students, but inspired by doing tongue twisters in my classes. I've done original songs, but only one or two relating to EFL. I've done some videos on games that I have designed for my own English language classroom. (One example: th-cam.com/video/XXPghBj0ZEQ/w-d-xo.html) And probably some others that I don't remember.
Wow I didn’t exactly that today with Aduits and trust me it worked exactly fine especially...Why why why,And describing the pictures took all the time and it was wow..Goog job
Glad your classes went well. Im finding the kids zoom classes are much more hit and miss. I had great ones for a fortnight but Ive been having a few stinkers recently
I think it's standard Japanese wallpaper that rips easily and can't be cleaned. Just changed classrooms so it isn't covered it wallstickers (they destroy the wall btw)
I didnt really understand the why game. Because at first it seems that if the student is asking Why it is you getting the practice but then you said make them ask full questions. Why did you go to the shop. Here they are getting the practice. Would you mind clarifying this for me? Thanks. Super useful video. I've taken notes.
It’s just practice asking full questions. It’s easier, more fun, and probably more natural to just repeatedly ask “why?” However as a way to practice asking questions it works well. Why did you go to the shop?(to get some coffee) Why did you buy some coffee? (Because I ran out) Why did you run out of coffee? (Because I drank it all) Why did you drink it all?( I like coffee and I was thirsty) Why were you thirsty? It’s more useful than why? Why? Why?
thx! my students love to correct my mistakes: (neighbouring) countries on a map, missing arithmetic operations (2,3,5=1) e.a. simple & relaxing for them :-)
I did ' Hot Potato', and gave them a topic, for example: Things inside the house (you can choose the topic depending on the level), they have to say words about it and you sing hot potato and said stop, and see whose turn it was, is the looser.
1. Talk about a topic
2. Correct My Life
3. 2 Truths and 1 Lie
4. Describe a Picture and Let them Draw
5. Fortunately, Unfortunately
6. Watermelon (Describe)
7. Ask the Expert
8. What Happens Next?
9. Keep Asking Why
10. Explain how to do something
I teach adults, and I was out of ideas! When teaching adults from all over the world, the differences in culture can be minimal or drastic! You just put the pep back in my step. And I will choose "no gestures". Thank you so much for these great addition. You rock and roll!
I love these ideas. I teach older adults and have found it so difficult now that everything is online. They are really not used to screens!
One thing I tried that everyone loved SO much was each student had to demonstrate something. There was such a variety...how to wrap a gift, how to do a home workout, how to repot plants, how to decorate for Christmas. Not only did my students have to use sequence language and find the vocabulary for their particular demonstration, but it was so interesting and kept everyone's attention.
And one other idea: have everyone send a picture of a special place/person to the teacher (I made a powerpoint and shared my screen so everyone could see). And they had to explain why that place or person was special while the class looked at the picture.
Both of these activities take advance preparation. Not great to do on the spot!
Absolutely fab advice. Brief, to the point, no superfluous mumbo-jumbo. Love it!
I am loving your videos so much! They have been very helpful!
Also, something I have used in my upper level classes that seems quite effective are "Would you rather..." questions. So for example:
"Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly?"
"Would you rather have a cool new shirt in your closet every morning or a new pair of shoes once a week?"
"Would you rather be the best player on the worst team or the worst player on the best team?"
I usually get their answers first, and then ask each student why they chose what they chose. For the more complicated ones, I use the Zoom whiteboard feature to draw it out. You can find a ton online that are really fun and that get the students thinking and laughing.
Thank you so much again for your videos! Keep 'em comin'!! ^-^
Nice game. If I make another video for adult games I'll definitely add it in.
Thanks for the comment!
Brilliant suggestions! Thank you.
Thanks, the best I could find today! Subscribed.
How do I like this video 10 times? Absolutely loved it!!!! Thanks a ton..
Thanks a lot, nice recommendations!
here's a quick summary:
1. Talk about a random topic for 30 seconds (your favorite food, superman, your holidays)
2. Correct my facts (pigs, can fly) ss must correct the fact so its true (no, pigs can't fly)
3. 2 Truths and 1 lie/ss investigate which one is false by asking questions
4. Describe a picture, ss have to draw it
5. Fortunately, unfortunately/EX: i went to the shop, unfortunately it rained. Fortunately, i had an umbrella
6. Describe an object without saying the name (replace it with watermelon)
7. Ask the expert ( selected student has to answer all the questions)
8. What happens next? (select a video, pause it and ask ss what is going to happen)
9. Keep asking why
10. Explain how to do something /how to make a cup of coffee
Excellent. Thank you!
Very smart activities! I love the way they stimulate curiosity and involve the students into smart thinking... without using apps
It was so refreshing that you just got right into the informatin without a lot of introductory blah blah. Great video, thanks.
An easy Zoom game is giving a vocab word from the day to a student in the private chat and they have to describe it while the other students guess what it is :)
I always build up to it by getting the whole class to describe a word together to me, then after they get enough confidence, go into pairs and finally solo.
What a gem. these games are timeless. Thanks a lot
I appreciate the ideas, and fast paced delivery!
"Unfortunately, I was struck by lightning."
"Fortunately, the lighting strike gave me super powers!"
My htoughts exactly
Unfortunately, the super power was the ability to mumble rap
@@TheDastan21 Fortunately rap music was popular then and I made a ton of money...Unfortunately I squandered it all in Vegas...Fortunately I hit it off with the cute card dealer...Unfortunately he gave me herpes....Fortunately my neighbor was a skilled doctor and cured me...Unfortunately he charged me 10 000 dollars ...
@@alicedumaurier9551 Only that herpes can't be cured. It can only become weakened after twenty years or so.
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing!
Some fabulous ideas there....and I've always found that 'stupidly simple' methods are the best in a classroom. Thank you!
When I was working with Kevin at our old job together, I described one of his games as heroically stupid. And the game worked. Wish I could remember the game...
I used the drawing game for a private tutoring session with an 8 year old and it went so well! Great game for demonstrative pronouns and adjective building. Thanks!
That is awesome!
Glad to find this video! Thanks for sharing, the activities seem fun and easy to do! 😁
I absolutely loved it. Thank you 💕💕
This is brilliant!!! So simple yet so effective and fun. I can't thank you enough! I've been looking for ages for such easy and interactive activities for teenagers that can be explained in a second and understood just as quickly. Fantastic games to change activities during class and have everyone smiling!
Glad it helped!
Perfect exercises and crystal explanation 👍👍👍
,Oh my god, you just saved my ass. I´ve got class online tomorrow morning and despite having 25+ years of ESL experience I´m new to Zoom classes. I was NOT happy with my class today so it is a great relief to see that somebody is sharing their hard-earned wisdom. I am sure that my class will be better tomorrow. Cheers.
Thanks! Yeah online teaching is very different. I find it exhausting
Some of these even work with 5th grade high level kids. Basically as long as they have the language they can do it. I'm gonna try the "why" game as a warmer today. Just gotta pick the right student to show it off.
Lately I've been watching lots of videos like yours. Mate, you have the best energy out there. Thank you
The best suggestions ever!!!! Thanks!! I always run out of ideas for adult learners!
Great ideas . . . certainly appreciate this. Will great to use with my adult learners.
thanks for these great ideas!!! really appreciate them, watching this video from Milan, Italy. CIAO!
You're so welcome!
I find this video much useful . Thanks for sharing.Now I am in
Class room learning and need new activities to cheer my students.🙏
Thanks for this great video.. I am teaching Arabic and there are a lot to adopt from your video... Thank you
loved your casual style, and really interesting and funny activities. better than many other videos on this topic.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Theses activities are great. Thanksss
Thank you so much! It was really useful 🌟🌸I’ll try to play some of those games with my students 🤗🤓
Thank you... I like the way you explained.. I love all of the games
Glad you like them!
Thanks for your time and expertise. I´ll try "correct my lines", "fortunately and unfortunately", "the expert", and "what happened next?" the soonest!
Great! Good luck!
Thanx a mill! I have recently hit a major lesson rut. Imagination died out. This was a great help)))
Thank you...i'll try the second game tomorrow. 😍
Thanks for ideas ,they were very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
This video deserves millions of views
This was the best speaking activities that I have ever come across
Good thing I liked about you is you dint insist on subscribing your channel.
You said if you like 👍
The best so far
Thanks!
Awesome ideas! Thanks!
Your activities are actually pretty fun, thanks a lot for sharing !!!!
It's helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
There are some great ideas here, i'm going to try out some of them with my classes this week
Gre at ideas. Thank you !
Great!! Thank you
I really liked your videos please give us more ideas of games for kids 10- 13 years old
Hi teachers! Does anyone have some good video suggestion to use for the "what happens next" game (or lessons in general)? Target age 8-10 year olds - a beginners level and a more intermediate level. Thanks
It is so helpful!.thanks!!!
Thank you for the amazing and helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you , it was inspiring
You're welcome!
Brilliant advice! Thanks, you've saved me from thinking about these interactive games
Spot the difference, telling jokes or that game when you have twenty questions to guess someone's or something's identity are also good to get people talking.
oh thank you too much it's really beautiful and helps me alot i do not know how to thank you but i do really approciate it
tk u for this,these are awesome and helpful
My pleasure!
I just saw your ABC video. Comments are turned off for it, so I thought I'd tell you here that I love what you did with the anchors. I do something similar, but you have done a much more professional job of it.
Great stuff!
Thanks. I think comments are off on the ABC song because is aimed at kids. What videos do you do?
@@Easyeslgames1978 Videos that I do?
Well, I have at different times made videos, but it's been a very sporadic enterprise on my part.
I've done tongue twisters--not for my students, but inspired by doing tongue twisters in my classes.
I've done original songs, but only one or two relating to EFL.
I've done some videos on games that I have designed for my own English language classroom. (One example: th-cam.com/video/XXPghBj0ZEQ/w-d-xo.html)
And probably some others that I don't remember.
Nice videos. You’re much more comfortable on camera than I am!
@@Easyeslgames1978 Wow, you really think so? Thanks. I'm not sure I agree, but I appreciate it!
thanks for this superb idea!!!...will follow your channel ;-)
Thanks for the sub!
amazing ideas teacher 👏
Thank you! 😃
Really nice tips. All feasible and suitable for remote classes.
Thanks GOD bless you
Thank you too
Thanks for the ideas!!!
Great ideas! Thank you.
Useful ideas, liked and subscribed.
You've earned my sub sir
nice
Thanks. Fun teaching ideas for adults. Where can I find more ideas like this?
Man, these are good.
FANTASTIC IDEAS EVEN FOR NON ESL CLASSES!
great stuff.....thank you
My pleasure!
Wow I didn’t exactly that today with Aduits and trust me it worked exactly fine especially...Why why why,And describing the pictures took all the time and it was wow..Goog job
Glad your classes went well. Im finding the kids zoom classes are much more hit and miss. I had great ones for a fortnight but Ive been having a few stinkers recently
Great ideas! Simple, but they sound like they will work a charm.
Thanks so much!
Glad you like them!
Thank you very much.....fast and clear explanation :)
Your wallpaper is the same as I have in my classroom. (If yours is a virtual background, it looks very natural!)
I think it's standard Japanese wallpaper that rips easily and can't be cleaned. Just changed classrooms so it isn't covered it wallstickers (they destroy the wall btw)
@@Easyeslgames1978 "rips easily and can't be cleaned"
Yup, that's the same stuff I've got!
how to play the y game or show video and ask what happened next in a group where the whole group can paritcipate...
love this content so much !!
Nice video ..thank u too good
Thank you too
Thank you!! I think I like the watermelon and the why why why ? HAHAHA
Me too!!
Thanks for this!
Nice!!!
Thanks!
I didnt really understand the why game. Because at first it seems that if the student is asking Why it is you getting the practice but then you said make them ask full questions. Why did you go to the shop. Here they are getting the practice. Would you mind clarifying this for me? Thanks. Super useful video. I've taken notes.
It’s just practice asking full questions. It’s easier, more fun, and probably more natural to just repeatedly ask “why?”
However as a way to practice asking questions it works well.
Why did you go to the shop?(to get some coffee)
Why did you buy some coffee? (Because I ran out)
Why did you run out of coffee? (Because I drank it all)
Why did you drink it all?( I like coffee and I was thirsty)
Why were you thirsty?
It’s more useful than why? Why? Why?
@@Easyeslgames1978 thanks!
thx! my students love to correct my mistakes: (neighbouring) countries on a map, missing arithmetic operations (2,3,5=1) e.a. simple & relaxing for them :-)
Thanks for sharing!
THANKS!!!
7 "Ask the Expert" seems like the final exam to become a successful politician or homeopath :-D
They can also get the theme and have their answers prepared - it´s a way of learning and they´ll have a sense of accomplishment.
@@vania1879 Yep, and the best accomplishment is mastering the first peak of the Dunning-Kruger effect. Much gain for less effort :-)
Great ideas!!Thank you!!!
thank you bro
it really usfull thx
I can't like the video enough.
Thanks!
Thank you. Great ideas.
Glad you like them!
Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank youuuuu
Great!!!
Awesome
cheers!
I did ' Hot Potato', and gave them a topic, for example: Things inside the house (you can choose the topic depending on the level), they have to say words about it and you sing hot potato and said stop, and see whose turn it was, is the looser.
the why game looks good
...or describing the recipe of your favourite food.
I'd say from the texture of the wall that you reside in Japan.
Yep. Quick to get dirty and impossible to clean
Please just prompts for latin people thanks
Why do you need food to survive?
Find the word from Dictionary in 20 sec.
I had an idea. Some of these activities can be combined to make them even more fun or tricky. That's all I'm going to say... haha
That would be cool!