ESL Game 7 Memory - How to Play Memory in Your ESL Class

This ESL Game is called MEMORY.If the two cards that they turn up are the same
To play Memory all you need is a deck of playingnumber or same face card ~ they get to keep those
cards.two cards and they get to turn over two more cards.
Shuffle the deck and then place the cards face downIf the two cards that the ESL student turns face up do
on a table.not match ~ they have to turn them back down, face
The way to win this game is to have the most pairs atdown.
the end of the gameWhen the ESL students turn over their two
The game is over when all of the pairs have beencards...every student gets to see the two cards. And
found. ( ie. When all the cards are off the table.)because they saw the two cards; they will now have
Of course you are the ESL (English Secondthe location of those two cards; so when it is their
Language) teacher... so you will have to practiceturn... and they turn over their first card; if it is one of
speaking English while you play this game.the cards that will match with one of the previously
You should always ask 1 - 2 English questions to eachturned over cards ~ they will be able to use their
student before you let them have a turn."MEMORY" and find the matching card.
After all the students have had their turn speakingThis is a simple game that all ESL students love to
English they will get their turn.play. And you look like a true ESL Teacher when you
When it is their turn they will get to turn two cardsare able to use a variety of fun games that helps
face up.improve the students English!