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[lunita]

Hey Guys,

I've been teaching the Thais for a bit now, but sometimes my ice-breakers just don't hit it off in class. The students (age 16 to 20s) really love having FUN, but sometimes, I cannot always think of FUN new warmers to do!! This would be for a Gen. English class.

Could anyone share some successful ones or a website they always turn to for their Thai students??

Thanks!

[tedkarma]

Take any game that you know of - and turn it into a competition. I've seen even older adult Thais knock each other down to win a simple game.

The game could be as simple two teams giving examples of verb forms, count vs. non-count nouns etc. Doesn't matter - a competition is worth killing for! But, make them get up and move around for it somehow. Write it on the board, whatever.

[surrealia]

Try some of the pages below for some good warmers:

http://www.geocities.com/allhou/lessgames.htm

http://www.group-games.com/games-by-type/

http://www.onestopenglish.com/section.asp?docid=146807