Entries by ESL Games PLUS

Word Families English Phonics Game – ell, uck, ock

This esl phonics game helps kids develop word recognition skills, through identifying rhyming words in the same word family. Literacy Skill: This is a word recognition phonics literacy exercise. Kids in first grade will review and practice forming words with a similar ending or word family. Examples are ell, uck, ock. Game Overview : The Kitten Race Game is […]

Word Families English Phonics Game – at, it, ug, um

This game of word families helps kids develop essential phonics and literacy skills through recognition of words with the same phonemes.  It is useful for kindergarten and first grade English/ESL learners. Literacy Skill: This is a word recognition phonics literacy exercise. Kids in first grade will review and practice forming words with a similar ending or […]

Compound Words in English Game

This is an English language game about basic compound words. Learning compound words is a useful way of developing vocabulary of young English learners. A compound word is usually formed by combining two words, which creates a new meaning. For instance, SUN + LIGHT = SUNLIGHT. Most of the words used in this activity are […]

English Verbs Used to Describe Motion

This is a game to improve vocabulary on verbs of movement. Most verbs represent an action. Action verbs in the English language such as verbs of movement, often relate to our everyday activities. As such, learning them early enables English learners to build their vocabulary, fluency and word recognition skills. ESL teachers can use this […]

English Verbs Used to Describe Speaking

English language vocabulary game on verbs that describe actions like speaking or talking. Vocabulary on English verbs are best studied under different topics. This game gives English language learners practice on speech related verbs, or verbs that describe what we say. ESL teachers can use this exercise to engage students in the classroom or assign […]

Time Vocabulary English Game

This game enables English language learners to improve their vocabulary on time words and expressions. Time words, such as days, hours, months, seasons and weeks are useful for helping English language learners to express themselves easily. This is the case because time expressions are among the most common expressions used in any language. This game […]

Commonly Used Verbs in English

This is a game on frequently used English verbs. These verbs are so frequently encountered in everyday English use that mastering how they are applied in sentences helps learners to develop their vocabulary and word recognition skills. This is the case because time expressions are among the most common expressions used in any language. This […]

Commonly Used Suffixes in English Game

This game enables English language learners to practice using common suffixes in English. A suffix is a word piece that is added at the end of a root word to change its meaning. Suffixes can change verbs to adverbs or adjectives and form nouns among others. Learning how suffixes change the meanings of root words […]