10 Games & Activities for Higher Level Students in Online Zoom Classes - Videos For Teachers

[@alyyhanna]

1. Talk about a topic 2. Correct My Life 3. 2 Truths and 1 Lie 4. Describe a Picture and Let them Draw 5. Fortunately, Unfortunately 6. Watermelon (Describe) 7. Ask the Expert 8. What Happens Next? 9. Keep Asking Why 10. Explain how to do something

[@dmcapricious]

I teach adults, and I was out of ideas! When teaching adults from all over the world, the differences in culture can be minimal or drastic! You just put the pep back in my step. And I will choose "no gestures". Thank you so much for these great addition. You rock and roll!

[@agnieszkasowinska7136]

Absolutely fab advice. Brief, to the point, no superfluous mumbo-jumbo. Love it!

[@experiencingjapanwith8183]

I am loving your videos so much! They have been very helpful! Also, something I have used in my upper level classes that seems quite effective are "Would you rather..." questions. So for example: "Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly?" "Would you rather have a cool new shirt in your closet every morning or a new pair of shoes once a week?" "Would you rather be the best player on the worst team or the worst player on the best team?" I usually get their answers first, and then ask each student why they chose what they chose. For the more complicated ones, I use the Zoom whiteboard feature to draw it out. You can find a ton online that are really fun and that get the students thinking and laughing. Thank you so much again for your videos! Keep 'em comin'!! ^-^

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Nice game. If I make another video for adult games I'll definitely add it in. Thanks for the comment!

[@jilanbil]

I love these ideas. I teach older adults and have found it so difficult now that everything is online. They are really not used to screens! One thing I tried that everyone loved SO much was each student had to demonstrate something. There was such a variety...how to wrap a gift, how to do a home workout, how to repot plants, how to decorate for Christmas. Not only did my students have to use sequence language and find the vocabulary for their particular demonstration, but it was so interesting and kept everyone's attention. And one other idea: have everyone send a picture of a special place/person to the teacher (I made a powerpoint and shared my screen so everyone could see). And they had to explain why that place or person was special while the class looked at the picture. Both of these activities take advance preparation. Not great to do on the spot!

[@lilianasuhi]

Very smart activities! I love the way they stimulate curiosity and involve the students into smart thinking... without using apps

[@kartika3842]

How do I like this video 10 times? Absolutely loved it!!!! Thanks a ton..

[@katehamilton8024]

I appreciate the ideas, and fast paced delivery!

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

"Unfortunately, I was struck by lightning." "Fortunately, the lighting strike gave me super powers!"

[@Rogue849]

My htoughts exactly

[@TheDastan21]

Unfortunately, the super power was the ability to mumble rap

[@alicedumaurier9551]

@@TheDastan21 Fortunately rap music was popular then and I made a ton of money...Unfortunately I squandered it all in Vegas...Fortunately I hit it off with the cute card dealer...Unfortunately he gave me herpes....Fortunately my neighbor was a skilled doctor and cured me...Unfortunately he charged me 10 000 dollars ...

[@irmar]

@@alicedumaurier9551 Only that herpes can't be cured. It can only become weakened after twenty years or so.

[@LA-oz7yt]

It was so refreshing that you just got right into the informatin without a lot of introductory blah blah. Great video, thanks.

[@1Swoody]

Brilliant suggestions! Thank you.

[@Jay-pj9ni]

An easy Zoom game is giving a vocab word from the day to a student in the private chat and they have to describe it while the other students guess what it is :)

[@Easyeslgames1978]

I always build up to it by getting the whole class to describe a word together to me, then after they get enough confidence, go into pairs and finally solo.

[@Owiredua_xx]

What a gem. these games are timeless. Thanks a lot

[@giorgosgyftopoulos6417]

Lately I've been watching lots of videos like yours. Mate, you have the best energy out there. Thank you

[@АлинаСуфиянова-е8ы]

This is brilliant!!! So simple yet so effective and fun. I can't thank you enough! I've been looking for ages for such easy and interactive activities for teenagers that can be explained in a second and understood just as quickly. Fantastic games to change activities during class and have everyone smiling!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad it helped!

[@priscilacarvalho4856]

The best suggestions ever!!!! Thanks!! I always run out of ideas for adult learners!

[@SHTMusik]

,Oh my god, you just saved my ass. I´ve got class online tomorrow morning and despite having 25+ years of ESL experience I´m new to Zoom classes. I was NOT happy with my class today so it is a great relief to see that somebody is sharing their hard-earned wisdom. I am sure that my class will be better tomorrow. Cheers.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks! Yeah online teaching is very different. I find it exhausting

[@sbn6103]

Some fabulous ideas there....and I've always found that 'stupidly simple' methods are the best in a classroom. Thank you!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

When I was working with Kevin at our old job together, I described one of his games as heroically stupid. And the game worked. Wish I could remember the game...

[@travisruhlen6248]

I used the drawing game for a private tutoring session with an 8 year old and it went so well! Great game for demonstrative pronouns and adjective building. Thanks!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

That is awesome!

[@mridhoss]

Thanks for this great video.. I am teaching Arabic and there are a lot to adopt from your video... Thank you

[@bangjoeofficial]

Some of these even work with 5th grade high level kids. Basically as long as they have the language they can do it. I'm gonna try the "why" game as a warmer today. Just gotta pick the right student to show it off.

[@lifeAsia]

Thanks, the best I could find today! Subscribed.

[@durdonayunusova26]

Perfect exercises and crystal explanation 👍👍👍

[@lisbethmunoz9125]

Thanks a lot, nice recommendations! here's a quick summary: 1. Talk about a random topic for 30 seconds (your favorite food, superman, your holidays) 2. Correct my facts (pigs, can fly) ss must correct the fact so its true (no, pigs can't fly) 3. 2 Truths and 1 lie/ss investigate which one is false by asking questions 4. Describe a picture, ss have to draw it 5. Fortunately, unfortunately/EX: i went to the shop, unfortunately it rained. Fortunately, i had an umbrella 6. Describe an object without saying the name (replace it with watermelon) 7. Ask the expert ( selected student has to answer all the questions) 8. What happens next? (select a video, pause it and ask ss what is going to happen) 9. Keep asking why 10. Explain how to do something /how to make a cup of coffee

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@LifesaCharm]

Glad to find this video! Thanks for sharing, the activities seem fun and easy to do! 😁

[@angelinaduplessis5791]

Thanx a mill! I have recently hit a major lesson rut. Imagination died out. This was a great help)))

[@LuanaSilva-ib9io]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing!

[@samuelraj5833]

I find this video much useful . Thanks for sharing.Now I am in Class room learning and need new activities to cheer my students.🙏

[@karenmolinabarra8316]

Your activities are actually pretty fun, thanks a lot for sharing !!!!

[@crude-perspective6580]

This video deserves millions of views

[@asiyamalik6636]

loved your casual style, and really interesting and funny activities. better than many other videos on this topic.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victoriashepherd5810]

Brilliant advice! Thanks, you've saved me from thinking about these interactive games

[@patrader518]

Great ideas . . . certainly appreciate this. Will great to use with my adult learners.

[@universe4242]

I absolutely loved it. Thank you 💕💕

[@lilinlilin6862]

This was the best speaking activities that I have ever come across

[@SiltxPhe]

There are some great ideas here, i'm going to try out some of them with my classes this week

[@buivanhieu6086]

Theses activities are great. Thanksss

[@kidapproved1733]

thanks for these great ideas!!! really appreciate them, watching this video from Milan, Italy. CIAO!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

You're so welcome!

[@ilyastouring3132]

The best so far

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks!

[@sirishamadhav3652]

Thank you... I like the way you explained.. I love all of the games

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad you like them!

[@Nuumero3]

Awesome ideas! Thanks!

[@normahsyarbintiomarkpm-gur6922]

Thank you...i'll try the second game tomorrow. 😍

[@ganimmohtisham756]

Good thing I liked about you is you dint insist on subscribing your channel. You said if you like 👍

[@becky1187]

Great!! Thank you

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

I just saw your ABC video. Comments are turned off for it, so I thought I'd tell you here that I love what you did with the anchors. I do something similar, but you have done a much more professional job of it. Great stuff!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks. I think comments are off on the ABC song because is aimed at kids. What videos do you do?

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

@@Easyeslgames1978 Videos that I do? Well, I have at different times made videos, but it's been a very sporadic enterprise on my part. I've done tongue twisters--not for my students, but inspired by doing tongue twisters in my classes. I've done original songs, but only one or two relating to EFL. I've done some videos on games that I have designed for my own English language classroom. (One example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jomzmJt4n5WNe7M) And probably some others that I don't remember.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Nice videos. You’re much more comfortable on camera than I am!

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

@@Easyeslgames1978 Wow, you really think so? Thanks. I'm not sure I agree, but I appreciate it!

[@roseyo9057]

I really liked your videos please give us more ideas of games for kids 10- 13 years old

[@nadiiapazhun4087]

It is so helpful!.thanks!!!

[@josemanuelramosmoreno2997]

Thanks for your time and expertise. I´ll try "correct my lines", "fortunately and unfortunately", "the expert", and "what happened next?" the soonest!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Great! Good luck!

[@ClanDosCanalhas]

FANTASTIC IDEAS EVEN FOR NON ESL CLASSES!

[@esraayousef1682]

oh thank you too much it's really beautiful and helps me alot i do not know how to thank you but i do really approciate it

[@alicedumaurier9551]

Spot the difference, telling jokes or that game when you have twenty questions to guess someone's or something's identity are also good to get people talking.

[@irismakescrochet8398]

Hi teachers! Does anyone have some good video suggestion to use for the "what happens next" game (or lessons in general)? Target age 8-10 year olds - a beginners level and a more intermediate level. Thanks

[@ИКАГРИН-ф2з]

Thank you so much! It was really useful 🌟🌸I’ll try to play some of those games with my students 🤗🤓

[@angiewamuchomba8106]

Wow I didn’t exactly that today with Aduits and trust me it worked exactly fine especially...Why why why,And describing the pictures took all the time and it was wow..Goog job

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad your classes went well. Im finding the kids zoom classes are much more hit and miss. I had great ones for a fortnight but Ive been having a few stinkers recently

[@brightfuture8830]

Gre at ideas. Thank you !

[@vania1879]

Really nice tips. All feasible and suitable for remote classes.

[@teacherhalit]

Thank you very much.....fast and clear explanation :)

[@aishwaryapuvvada7391]

It's helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teacherareliemeritense1st417]

Thanks for the ideas!!!

[@arlenesealy3980]

Thanks for ideas ,they were very helpful.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mssamal5162]

Thank you , it was inspiring

[@Easyeslgames1978]

You're welcome!

[@hreibling5549]

Great ideas! Thank you.

[@laisahuber8170]

love this content so much !!

[@zheminglau8253]

You've earned my sub sir

[@Easyeslgames1978]

nice

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

Useful ideas, liked and subscribed.

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

Great ideas! Simple, but they sound like they will work a charm. Thanks so much!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad you like them!

[@aurora.marie_x5345]

Thanks. Fun teaching ideas for adults. Where can I find more ideas like this?

[@Awesomewonder]

Thanks for this!

[@fulllifeministrymanisha5972]

Thanks GOD bless you

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thank you too

[@aboodentertainment7643]

Thank you for the amazing and helpful video

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomas.leitner]

7 "Ask the Expert" seems like the final exam to become a successful politician or homeopath :-D

[@vania1879]

They can also get the theme and have their answers prepared - it´s a way of learning and they´ll have a sense of accomplishment.

[@thomas.leitner]

​@@vania1879 Yep, and the best accomplishment is mastering the first peak of the Dunning-Kruger effect. Much gain for less effort :-)

[@mariorodas8500]

Man, these are good.

[@dianazau4051]

amazing ideas teacher 👏

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thank you! 😃

[@nansssvv]

tk u for this,these are awesome and helpful

[@Easyeslgames1978]

My pleasure!

[@mariajoserosales4818]

THANKS!!!

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

Your wallpaper is the same as I have in my classroom. (If yours is a virtual background, it looks very natural!)

[@Easyeslgames1978]

I think it's standard Japanese wallpaper that rips easily and can't be cleaned. Just changed classrooms so it isn't covered it wallstickers (they destroy the wall btw)

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

@@Easyeslgames1978 "rips easily and can't be cleaned" Yup, that's the same stuff I've got!

[@cseb14krishnaprabhas38]

great stuff.....thank you

[@Easyeslgames1978]

My pleasure!

[@velsanchez1828]

thanks for this superb idea!!!...will follow your channel ;-)

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks for the sub!

[@almantula]

Great ideas!!Thank you!!!

[@royalmasala2907]

Nice video ..thank u too good

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thank you too

[@susanakummritz9384]

Great!!!

[@mahsamohajeri3546]

it really usfull thx

[@allyferrer3490]

Thank you!! I think I like the watermelon and the why why why ? HAHAHA

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Me too!!

[@pedrocasonatti8067]

Nice!!!

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks!

[@nansssvv]

how to play the y game or show video and ask what happened next in a group where the whole group can paritcipate...

[@antoonmeerman]

Thank you. Great ideas.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Glad you like them!

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

I didnt really understand the why game. Because at first it seems that if the student is asking Why it is you getting the practice but then you said make them ask full questions. Why did you go to the shop. Here they are getting the practice. Would you mind clarifying this for me? Thanks. Super useful video. I've taken notes.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

It’s just practice asking full questions. It’s easier, more fun, and probably more natural to just repeatedly ask “why?” However as a way to practice asking questions it works well. Why did you go to the shop?(to get some coffee) Why did you buy some coffee? (Because I ran out) Why did you run out of coffee? (Because I drank it all) Why did you drink it all?( I like coffee and I was thirsty) Why were you thirsty? It’s more useful than why? Why? Why?

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

@@Easyeslgames1978 thanks!

[@Alvarourd]

thank you bro

[@wernerbindreiter4]

thx! my students love to correct my mistakes: (neighbouring) countries on a map, missing arithmetic operations (2,3,5=1) e.a. simple & relaxing for them :-)

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lorenaprieto857]

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank youuuuu

[@Createwithyourmind]

Awesome

[@Easyeslgames1978]

cheers!

[@Learnmathwithv]

I can't like the video enough.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Thanks!

[@KarlynCastroAgreda]

I did ' Hot Potato', and gave them a topic, for example: Things inside the house (you can choose the topic depending on the level), they have to say words about it and you sing hot potato and said stop, and see whose turn it was, is the looser.

[@zanyarmaqaudrahman3233]

the why game looks good

[@limosine]

I'd say from the texture of the wall that you reside in Japan.

[@Easyeslgames1978]

Yep. Quick to get dirty and impossible to clean

[@alicedumaurier9551]

...or describing the recipe of your favourite food.

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

I had an idea. Some of these activities can be combined to make them even more fun or tricky. That's all I'm going to say... haha

[@Easyeslgames1978]

That would be cool!

[@kitesingh]

Find the word from Dictionary in 20 sec.

[@mayrahdez3780]

Please just prompts for latin people thanks

[@alicedumaurier9551]

Why do you need food to survive?