Print the document (laminate if you can) and cut the tables into the game cards. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬreate about 20-25 squares for each letter of the alphabet. Why Are ESL Card Games Legitimate Teaching Tools?.The card games I’ve assembled here are not only international favorites, but they’re also perfect teaching tools for an ESL classroom. Teaching them card games not only builds language but also builds cultural knowledge.įrom elementary schools and retirement homes to casinos and college parties, card games are an important part of our culture. You’ll hold teaching tools for whatever vocabulary or grammar point you’re working on in class. Since they’re easily customized, you can play around with all kinds of variations on classic card games. By Jeannine Weaver and Maureen Stimola Last updated:Īug7 ESL Card Games You’ve Gotta Have Up Your SleeveĬard games are simple, flexible and cost-efficient.Īs the teacher, you get to make up the rules.