Speaking Games is a photocopiable resource book of 50 original speaking activities that provide
effective practice of a wide range of communication skills and functions. Pairwork groupwork
and whole class games not only liven up the classroom but also motivate learners to use
language in authentic interaction when planning for playing and evaluating performance during
the games. Each game: covers a specific range of functional language vocabulary and
grammar to ensure compatibility with any syllabus including CEFR 'can do' statements is easy
to photocopy use and adapt to a variety of levels and contexts includes a 'Rules of the
Game' handout to be used by the learners in an authentic reading task Speaking Games is
divided into four sections: Board Games - each game includes an easily photocopiable game
board for use in pair or small group activities Card Games - each game includes photocopiable
cards for pair group or mingle activities Secrets and Lies - each game involves either
guessing secret information or using language creatively to deceive classmates Quizzes
Puzzles and Challenges - including quiz show formats problemsolving games enjoyable
brainteasers and discussion games
