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1. Week 2 - Active Verb Tense Game

   In: Teacher's Corner: Grammar Games Format(s): Text

   Games that get learners out of their seats moving around are not only fun, but also appeal to different learning styles. This week, we present two games that can be used to practice verb tenses in active ways that create memorable learning experiences for students.

2. A Paraphrasing Game for Intermediate EFL Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a fun, challenging game that gives learners practice in the challenging skill of paraphrasing; the article includes tips for playing the game virtually.

3. Week 1 - Phrasal Verb Quiz Game

   In: Teacher's Corner: Phrasal Verbs Format(s): Text

   This week, try our Phrasal Verb Game in your classroom!

4. Talking about Words: A Vocabulary-Description Game

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This step-by-step guide shows how to help students use techniques for circumlocution to communicate ideas even when they don’t know or can’t recall some vocabulary items.

5. Fostering Student Motivation: Goal-Setting and Student Interest Questionnaires

   In: Teacher's Corner: Fostering Student Motivation Format(s): Text

   This week’s teaching tip illustrates how to use a beginning-of-course questionnaire activity to encourage students to think about motivation-related questions.

6. Multi-Level Classes Part One: Differentiating Instruction with Learning Stations

   In: Teacher's Corner: Common Challenges in the English Classroom Format(s): Text

   Teachers sometimes struggle with managing different level learners in one classroom. Learn how to set up learning stations to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students from various levels.

7. Picture This

   In: Activate: Games for Learning American English Format(s): Text

   Activate: Games for Learning American English is a collection of games for the language classroom. The games in Activate offer interactive English language practice in a learner-centered, low-stress environment. Picture This cards are a set of cards that can be used for a variety of conversation and word games in English classes.

8. Week 4 - Using Skype in the Classroom

   In: Teacher's Corner: Building Global Citizens Format(s): Text

   There are many ways to use online video conferencing to bring the world to your classroom. This week’s Teacher’s Corner shows you how!

9. Teacher's Corner: Conditionals

   Format(s): Text

   This month we’ll take a closer look at some of the ways conditionals function and how we can provide students meaningful (and fun!) ways to practice using these grammatical forms.

10. Trace Effects

    Format(s): Website

    Trace Effects is an English language video game for students. Learn English and explore American culture through puzzles, games, and adventures in an interactive world. If you would like to receive a copy of this game, please contact your Regional English Language Office: https://americanenglish.state.gov/support-near-you-regional-english-language-officer-relo

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