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Some more great ideas, thanks. Larry, all this stuff about exploring meaning and getting really stuck into texts is marvellous in theory. I'm sure it works where you are, but teachers in different places obviously encounter specific, culturally- related problems. Some of my students are great, and c...

Death (is that your real name) I think any activity which involves kids throwing stuff (and being out of the classroom) is worth a try! Some people who have posted replies have no imagination! Maybe you could award different points for different braches of the tree. Then there could be a race to see...

I am teaching in Indonesia and have a couple of classes who expressed interest in starting a pen-pal thing. They are aged 13-17, are upper-intermediate, and keen to not only practice English but also to learn about other cultures around the world. Anbody interested?

Thanks for the replies. And thanks Lorikeet for clarifying the 'tongue-in-cheek' nature of my final comment.
Some great games everyone, keep them coming. I am surrounded on all sides by blood-hungry children screaming for more.

I'm stumbling around the internet trying to find good, 10 or 20 minute games for students of all ages. I figured that everyone has their favourite game (not necessarily for a specific grammar point; more just a fun thing to get a lesson going or finish it with a bit of fun.) So what is your favourit...