Are you searching for a creative way to get your English learners talking? Look no further than this ESL Speaking Game – Tic-Tac-Toe—the perfect activity for Newcomers and beginning ELLs to build confidence in speaking English! Designed to engage students while supporting vocabulary development and sentence structure, this resource is a classroom must-have.
Why Choose this ESL Speaking Game?
This game is more than just fun—it’s a strategic way to boost speaking skills in your ELD or ELL classroom. With 20 unique speaking game boards, your students will practice forming sentences on various topics such as:
- Classroom supplies
- Animals
- Household items
- Clothing
- Community helpers
- Food
Each game board includes sentence stems and a word bank to help students construct sentences with ease. Plus, real photos (and a touch of realistic clipart when needed) make it ideal for learners of all ages.
How Does this ESL Speaking Game work?
The format is simple and engaging—just print and play!
- Low Prep: Print the boards, laminate them or use dry-erase sleeves for endless reuse.
- Flexible Use: Perfect for partner work, small groups, tutoring, or learning centers.
- Supportive Structure: The sentence stems and word banks ensure that even the shyest learners feel confident speaking.
Check Out the Benefits:
For Students:
- Builds vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Provides real-world context through visuals and engaging topics.
- Encourages collaboration in a fun, low-pressure environment.
For Teachers:
- Ready to go with minimal prep time.
- Versatile enough for all grade levels working with beginning English learners.
- Helps assess students’ speaking abilities while they have fun.
Speaking doesn’t have to be stressful for your English learners. The ESL Speaking Tic-Tac-Toe Game offers a supportive, engaging way to get your students talking and building confidence in their language skills. Ready to transform your ELD classroom?
Click here to learn more and grab your resource today.
Still not convinced?
Here’s What Teachers Are Saying:
- “This is a great resource to use with my ELLs! They love the game aspect, and I love that they are practicing their speaking skills.” — Claudia, Rated 5/5
- “Love this resource so much! As an MLL teacher this past year, I used it frequently, and my students always asked to play. I used it with students from Grade 1 to Grade 8. It will definitely be a staple next year as well.” — Syrah, Rated 5/5
Bundle and Save
Want even more speaking and listening activities? Check out the
Speaking and Listening Games and Activities Bundle for even greater value. This bundle provides additional resources to help your students excel in English language development.
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