![]() ![]() Once I can tell they’re comfortable in the question-and-answer volley we’ve established, I will say the same phrase in a different way to see if they’re paying attention and see how they will respond. Often times I will start with a set of stock phrases for the student and I to use. Another reason I love this game is because it forces the student to hone their listening skills right off the bat in an enjoyable and carefree environment. Animals or any other vocabulary can replace the numbers, there are many ways to ask for something (may I, can I, do you, etc…), and different levels of formality can be used. Of course, a lot of variety can be incorporated into this game. ![]() ![]() Second, the vocab needed for Go Fish covers a lot of basics – numbers, asking for something, and polite phrases (yes, please, no thank you, congratulations). First, the rules are simple and often already known, which means it’s one less thing for them to think about and they can focus on mastering vocabulary instead. This is one of the first games I introduce my students to, and often in the first couple of lessons for new language users, for several reasons.
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