Games for Language Learning (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) (Paperback)

~ Andrew Wright (Author), David Betteridge (Author), Michael Buckby (Author) "We believe that the general language which can be used to organise and to comment on games is as rich in its potential for learning..." (more)
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'Games for Language Learning is an excellent aid to the teacher who wants to make language learning more meaningful and more fun.' Elizabeth Rowell, Journal of Reading

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'Games for Language Learning is an excellent aid to the teacher who wants to make language learning more meaningful and more fun.' Elizabeth Rowell, Journal of Reading

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (July 27, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052127737X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521277372
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #936,849 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, May 12, 2004

By	T. Hooper "thdizzy" (Osaka, Japan) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is an invaluable resource for language teachers. As any classroom teacher knows, games often add life to a class that is about to fall asleep. They add energy to a class and give the students a little burst of motivation. This book covers a wide variety of games for teaching English as a second language. The games are divided into discrete categories. For example some of the categories are psychological games, magic tricks, story games, and memory games. Since the games are divided in this way, it becomes easy to find the game that will suit your classroom goals. I've used the ideas in this book many times in my classes and they work well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to any ESL classroom, November 15, 2008

By	theliterarygirl (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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This book contains many games grouped into helpful categories such as picture games and sound games, and for each game there is an overview of time, level, materials, skills, and language. I especially like the games because most are simple, don't require complex materials or a lot of them, and can be easily adapted or modified. I would definitely recommend this book to ESL teachers of any level.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ESL Book Ever, October 29, 2008

By	Nicole NYC "ESL Volunteer Teacher" (NY NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Games for Language Learning (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) (Paperback)

This is one of the best ESL Books ever written or should I say compiled. There are great creative games that can be adapted to all levels and all grammar points. Its a must have for any good conversation teacher.