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
