Category Games

Scrabble Tiles

Scrabble tiles can be used in an ESL class in a number of ways, from simple and fun fillers to writing activities. I especially like using these activities with students who are weak spellers.  Simple Fillers  1. Longest List Put students into groups of three and give each group 25 scrabble tiles. Make sure all tiles are […]

Word Sneak

Thanks to an idea from prolific blogger Larry Ferlazzo, I introduced a fun, new speaking activity to my class this week.  He posted a link to a game called Word Sneak that Late Show host Jimmy Fallon played on his show. I was able to use it to practice conversation management and to recycle new vocabulary. […]