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crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

I went all out the other day and bought a few board games as I know they are really good way to practice english. I got the game of life which was really labor intensive at first to explain the rules but once they got into to it, my boys really loved it.

The english in it is really complex but it was amazing how fast they caught on. Monopoly is also a favorite with korean kids. And again the english in it is complex.

peppermint · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:07 pm Post subject:

They get Monopoly cause there's a Korean version called Blue Marble

Dalton · Joined: 26 Mar 2003

My director doesn't like board games, word jumbles, crosswords, teaching materials from the BBC and other sites (with Harry Potter themes). She doesn't like anything resembling a game period.

That's why I'm not signing on for another year.

This attitude really came to the fore when she thought I would sign again for another year. Maybe she had a stroke or something but it only took three weeks to change me from being reasonably satisfied to counting the days. She always looked pained when I did these things. I showed her what they were learning. The Korean teachers were very happy.

Then out comes Dr. Jekyl seng nim. Sad

Back to the OP.
I bought Bingo. I would have bought Life. I think that game would be excellent. I never thought of Monopoly. Great Idea. I have found that just throwing a ball into a bucket is an excellent motivator.

I agree with you 100% that it's amazing what they can learn when they're playing a game.

Toby · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Location: Wedded Bliss

Scrabble.

Boggle.

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

For teens/adults, Word Up (NOT Up Word!) is great! You can play it straight from the box (which includes 2 sets of equipment!!!!) or as a Jeopardy style game. Kids "Cadoo" is great, even with adults. There's a new game called "Stare" in both a children's version as well as an adult version which is great for asking questions.

Cadoo and Stare are probably only available in the US and Canada, so see if you can coerce a friend to bring them over for you.

kprrok · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: KC

After my next payday, I'm going out and buying Outburst for my older students. it's actually 3 versions of the game in one, for like 60.000, but I love that game.

If only I could get Scattergories, I'd be happy.

KPRROK

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...