7 games, easy to prepare and play using photocopies and 3 x 5 index cards. Three of the games are new with the 3rd edition and the rest are up-dated and revised. Student-centered activities provide practice in: vocabulary building sentence/paragraph structure pronunciation & spelling questioning conversation The explanation of each game includes a brief description of the game and a statement of its purpose, instructions for playing the game both for the teacher and for the students (in the target language), variations, and a list of grammar, vocabulary, and conversation situations which can be practiced with the game. A "starter kit" of sample games at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels is given for each game. Once the target language samples are put on index cards and the class has fun using the game, the same techniques can be used to practice whatever language or cultural information the students need to work on. The possibilities are endless. Language games are useful pace breakers. But more than that, they build a spirit of cooperation and of shared learning. The games were developed by teachers at the School for International Training.

Introduction This book is the starting point for what could be an extensive collection of Index Card Games for you or your department. We have provided simple directions for six kinds of games and a number of suggestions for specific games of each type. As a starting point, try some of the specific games have suggested and then once you get the hang of it, you will undoubtedly want to add games of your to your collection. You will need to invest in a supply of 3 x 5 index cards to make your games, but by following our suggestions they won't take long to make, and once made they can be used over and over. The games can be one of the most enjoyable supplementary activities you cna do with your class whether you use them once a week or once a day. In an intensive language program you can easily use one a day and the students will not tire of them because they provide a pleasant and relaxing break from the hard work of battling with stubborn language. Because the games are by nature a supplementary activity and a time-out from the rigors of formal teaching and learning, they are best used to review or practice words and sentences that have already been introduced. In a limited way however, the games can be used to introduce new bits and pieces of language -- especially vocabulary items and idioms. ...... These language games are useful in one other important way -- they remove you the teacher from the soptlight and allow the students to deal with each other and the cards in front of them. You are there, of course and serve as the impartial referee, but you can stay out of the way for a while and let the players play. Throughout the book we have graded our suggestions as being suitable for elementary, intermediate or advanced classes. Please accept these labels with important point is that the games can be enjoyed by students at all levels. After som experience you with develop a good sense for what your class can do and can't do. Have fun !!

In today's world, teaching English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) is big business. An expanding global communications network has made English the international language of choice. In Highway to E.S.L., authors Rik Ruiter and Pinky Dang provide an easy-to-understand guide, not only for individuals seeking a new and rewarding career teaching English, but also for experienced E.S.L. instructors who wish to improve their classroom skills. Written in a user-friendly format that includes detailed course planning and an appendix containing a variety of useful evaluation forms, Highway To E.S.L. supplies readers with valuable information on how to teach the different disciplines of English-a vital component to successful education in both domestic and international markets. Other key topics include: · Necessary teaching methodologies and approaches · Innovative personal teaching tips · Proficient classroom management · Troubleshooting common classroom problems · Efficient planning that utilizes timetables · Stimulating activity suggestions · Effective curriculum and lesson planning for grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking · Incorporating both conventional and non-conventional teaching resources in the classroom In Highway to E.S.L., Ruiter and Dang answer the common "who, where, when, what, why, and how" questions of both experienced and inexperienced E.S.L. teachers, providing teachers with the vital information needed to educate eager minds.

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