English Language Family Games
- Miss Marilena
- Feb 3
- 4 min read
The Wonderful World of Language Games for Families learning English
Hello, language enthusiasts! Today, we are diving into the exciting world of language games and challenges you can easily play with your family. Learning a new language can be a thrilling adventure, but it also comes with its fair share of hurdles and obstacles. In this post I am going to suggest five amazing English games and challenges you and your family can play and challenge each other in your free time.
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Challenge 1: Tongue Twisters
This is a classic challenge for English language learners is mastering tongue twisters. From "She sells seashells by the seashore" to "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" these tricky phrases can twist your tongue in knots!
Have a competition within your family to see who can say these tongue twisters the fastest and most accurately. Tongue twisters can also help learners with their pronunciation as well as brain-muscle connections. In general, tongue twisters make your speaking and brain better.
Other examples: Zebras zig and zebras zag Proper copper coffee pot A big black bear sat on a big black rug. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
Tongue twisters make your speaking and brain better.
Challenge 2: Homophones and Homonyms Hunt
Homophones and homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings or spellings. For example, the words eight and ate are homophones because they sound the same. The words bar (a metal stick) and bar (a place that serves drinks) are homonyms because they have the same spelling and the same pronunciation. Challenge your family to find examples of these confusing words in everyday conversations or texts. It's a great way to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills while having fun!
A great way to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills is to hunt for homophones and homonyms in everyday language
Challenge 3: Cultural Exchange Buffet
Language is deeply connected with culture. Why not organize a cultural exchange buffet one night? On this linguistic event each family member presents a youtuber or Tik-Toker creator and their native country and share the story behind them, all in English! This challenge not only boosts language skills but also encourages a sense of community and understanding within the family. A great way to enhance presentation and speaking skills.
Challenge 4: Word of the Day Challenge
Today the word of the day is 'pond' so let's see what we can say with that. 'I see a frog in a pond' or 'This small pond in our backyard is beautiful'. This challenge is amazing for families with busy schedules. Make online a list of funny or interesting words and put that list on your fridge. Then every morning select a "Word of the Day" and challenge each family member to use it in a sentence throughout the day at least once. Such a fun and interactive challenge that encourages everyone to expand their vocabulary and experiment with new words in everyday conversations.
Challenge 5: Storytelling Chain
Gather around for a storytelling chain where each family member takes turns sharing a small sentence or paragraph in English. This could give us a long funny story that everyone participates in! This challenge not only improves language fluency but also strengthens public speaking skills and boosts creativity.
How it works? It's pretty easy. Dad starts with a sentence such as 'One cold day, Oliver a little English boy was getting ready for bed', then mum continues with 'As Oliver was brushing his teeth, his mum was helping his little brother get ready for bed too'. The child's turn comes up and they can add to the story whatever they want, such as 'Oliver got into bed and mum turned off the lights when suddenly...'
That is all!
Embrace these language challenges with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Remember, learning a new language is a journey filled with discovery and growth. So, gather your family, embark on these challenges together, and watch as your English language skills soar to new heights!
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