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Chinese Whispers
By Simply ESL | Published 03/31/2006 | ESL Teaching Games , Beginner , Fun Activities , Phonics , Team Games , ESL Warmers | Unrated
Whisper Chain
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Whisper Chain is an easy game to set and play. This game works best with a large number of students.

How to play: first, demonstrate the game with a couple of students.
Organise the students into two lines. Go to the students at the back of the line and either whisper a word in their ear or show them a word or a picture. Gesture for them to whisper the word down the line.

When the whisper chain reaches the student at the front of the line you can either have them slap/write/draw an item on the board or pick it from a pile of flash cards in front of them.

Let the students know that if they talk above a whisper or skip students then the other team wins.

This is game can be used to improve the students use of phonics and listening.

Enjoy!