Roald Dahl What is a game? = a play governed by a set of rules not limited by age including competition between the players containing a certain proportion of luck Providing repeated use of language form and its frequent use during a limited period of time. (Betteridge) Advantages integrating ELT practice in a motivating way providing purposeful, meaningful contexts stimulating interaction promoting variety of attentional focus in classroom activity engendering enthusiasm giving Ss encouragement to continue learning helping participants build relationships good for shy Ss and Ss with low confidence focusing on all 4 basic skills etc. Disadvantages an increased level of noise in the classroom long time for preparation or too much time for the game itself can cause distraction sometimes a teacher might have problems in choosing a suitable game (considering Ss age and abilities) teacher cant observe the performance of several Ss at the same time etc. When using games Ts must consider 1.its appropriateness (age, language level, interests, educational background, classroom space, noise, materials, etc.) 2. its usefulness 3.the duration of the preparation 4.possibility of realization 5.time needed for completion 6.the particular group of Ss and their willingness 7.the necessary instructions 8.etc. Classification (1) 1. Means to an end Group/pair building games- e.g. Arrangements Introduction/Conclusion/Revision games 2. Content Grammar/vocabulary/spelling/pronunciation/ etc. games Knowledge games e.g. Alphabet Quiz 3. Place Indoor/outdoor games Classroom/camp/trip/outing/etc. games Classification (2) 4. Time of the lesson icebreaker/warm-up/fillers/etc. - e.g. Lions, Hunters & Mothers-in-law 5. Word Games wordsearch/fill-ins/crosswords/hangman/etc. 6. Story Games chain-stories, genre-writing, adding to/ changing a story, brag story, secret code, etc. 7. Card Games Bingo, domino, trimino, memory, quartett, etc. Classification (3) 8. Board Games ready-made/self-made, communication, etc. 9. Online Games Jeopardy, who wants to be a millionaire, memory, crossword puzzle, etc. 10. Question Games find so who, battleship, riddles, etc. 11. Scavenger Hunt Games - e.g. Gimme 12. Physical Games energizers, movement games, TPR, air write/draw, etc. etc Classification (4) 13. Brainteasers e.g. Cards 14. Drawing/colouring/folding/etc. Games e.g. Airplanes 15. Dictations Picture/running/partner dictation, etc. 16. Contests Miming, 20 questions, spot the difference, Kims game, read my mind, name six, etc. 17. Communication Games Truth or Lie, role play, prove it, etc. Classification (5) 18. Silent Games Chinese whispers, Act it out!, back writing/ drawing, charades, etc. 19.Debate/Discussion Traffic light debate, expert groups, mock trial, agree to disagree, etc. 20.Guessing Games Who am I?, Teachers bag, Whats this?, etc. 21. etc. Bibliography https://theses.cz/id/85j60g/DP_Tereza_Kouil ov_TISK_2.pdf http://skemman.is/stream/get/1946/6467/13 457/1/Sigridurdogg2010.pdf http://iteslj.org/games/ http://www.teachingenglishgames.com/ http://www.eslcafe.com/idea/index.cgi? Games Thank you Cristina Drescan We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing! Benjamin Franklin