~Vocabulary+Hangman+and+Alphabet+Game~

When introducing new vocabulary I like to split the class into two teams (or for a small class we do it all together) and play hangman. I write a simple definition of the word and the number of spaces. The students guess letters based on what they think the word might be. It also forces them to look at and read the definition multiple times. Obviously this works best with just a couple of new words.
 * Vocabulary Hangman**

For this game you write the alphabet up on the board and decide on a category like nouns, adjectives, verbs, etc. Split the students up into three or four groups. During the groups turn they can choose a letter and they have to think of a word that starts with the letter they chose and fits into the category immediately (Ex. If the category is nouns they could choose "d" and say dog). If they say something that doesn't work or they take too long then they lose their turn. If they get it right then you cross off that letter and right their group name or number above their letter. The group with the most letters wins! (You could also make new vocab words worth more points)~ Taken from Dave's ESL cafe
 * Alphabet Game**