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How do you practice English at home? Do you memorize tables of verbs and grammar rules? Maybe you make some flashcards? These strategies work well, don\u2019t get me wrong, but have you ever invited some friends over to play ESL games? Well, if you haven\u2019t, keep reading this blog post for six great, and even better, free, game ideas that you can play with your friends that also help you learn English. The good news is that you don\u2019t need much more than some paper and pens in order to have fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why games are an amazing learning tool <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive in, let\u2019s understand why you should play a few games here and there to your study routine. Researchers say<\/a> that games help people develop skills like collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and experimentation, plus, people can explore their identities. Besides that, games help students stay motivated and engaged. Games also help us practice creativity, especially since we are talking about making our own ESL games, using only paper, pen, and other stationery supplies. Are you convinced that a game night is a good learning strategy? Let\u2019s go ahead and learn more about each of the six games we will talk about today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Six English Games to Try Today <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although most of these games are intended to be played in person, you can easily adapt these to be video-call friendly so that we all stay safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you have any ideas about more games or ways to play these online, feel free to share in the comment section! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESL Game #1 – Whispering game <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people also call this game telephone<\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>First you need to line up the players. Then, the first one whispers a message to the next player, and so on. The idea here is to see if the last player will get the right message. If you have a large group of friends, you can divide the group into two groups. One person is responsible for whispering the same message for the first player of both groups. The team who gets the right message first wins.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This game can be played for all levels of English learners. You will practice English pronunciation and practice understanding messages in situations that happen in noisy places, for instance. It is also a good game to develop teamwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want a twist? Check out the game called Telestrations<\/a>. This fun party game is a mix of whispering and pictionary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ESL Game #2 – I went to the market and bought\u2026 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a good memory game. The first player will start by saying the following sentence: <\/p>\n\n\n\n