Advanced Communication Games: A Collection Of G... Apr 2026
Instead of just reciting lists, students use targeted structures to solve a murder mystery, bargain in a market, or find lost residents of a fictional planet.
The primary goal is to get students talking, lowering their affective filter and encouraging natural spontaneous speech. Advanced Communication Games: A Collection of G...
by Jill Hadfield remains a cornerstone resource in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). Spanning a rich collection of 40 highly interactive activities, it is precisely tailored for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who need to bridge the gap between textbook grammar and real-world fluency. Instead of just reciting lists, students use targeted
By placing students in scenarios where they must solve puzzles, negotiate, and share information to reach a common goal, the book transforms standard language practice into a dynamic social experience. 🎲 The Philosophy of the Communicative Approach Spanning a rich collection of 40 highly interactive
The book is structured around the philosophy that language is best acquired when it is used as a tool to achieve an objective rather than being the objective itself. Hadfield designs these games to act as the "free communication" stage of a lesson.
Teachers can step back and act as facilitators, using the gameplay to silently note student errors and map out future remedial lessons. 🛠️ Diverse Gameplay Formats