| 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 playing | | | | number 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 down | | | | If 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 at | | | | down. |
| the end of the game | | | | When the ESL students turn over their two |
| The game is over when all of the pairs have been | | | | cards...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 Second | | | | the location of those two cards; so when it is their |
| Language) teacher... so you will have to practice | | | | turn... 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 each | | | | turned 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 speaking | | | | This 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 cards | | | | are able to use a variety of fun games that helps |
| face up. | | | | improve the students English! |