Index Card Games for ESL

MORE Index Card Games for ESL builds on the success of the original Index Card Games for ESL by offering teachers thirteen additional, classroom-tested game types that require little to no preparation and can be used across a wide range of instructional settings. Designed for maximum flexibility, the book expands the traditional index-card format with richly content-based materials, including folktales, biographies, real estate listings, statistics, proverbs, and other authentic or semi-authentic texts that bring meaningful content into language practice. Each game is fully photocopiable and comes with clear teacher support: a description of the activity, its instructional purpose, preparation notes, step-by-step procedures, variations for different levels or class sizes, and suggestions for extending the task. The diverse game types promote vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communicative fluency while keeping students actively speaking, problem-solving, and collaborating. Whether used as warm-ups, skill-building tasks, content-based extensions, or creative review activities, this resource gives teachers a fresh set of engaging, student-centered tools that fit effortlessly into almost any ESL lesson. Features Thirteen new index-card-based game types that extend the original Index Card Games for ESL. Rich content-based materials including folktales, biographies, real estate listings, statistics, and proverbs. Fully photocopiable activities with clear instructions, preparation notes, and classroom variations. Supports vocabulary development, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communicative fluency. No-prep or low-prep design ideal for busy teachers. Student-centered tasks that promote interaction, collaboration, and meaningful language use. Suitable for intermediate to advanced learners in ESL/EFL classrooms, tutoring, or community programs. Flexible enough for warm-ups, review, content instruction, or full-lesson activities. Similar Pro Lingua Learning Titles Index Card Games for ESL Zero Prep Activities for All Levels Conversation Strategies The Word Combination Card