Teachers First - Thinking Teachers Teaching Thinkers

Thousands of Teacher-reviewed Resources!

Game-Based Learning for Multilingual Learners

Explore this curated list of gaming resources tailored specifically for multilingual students! These resources bridge linguistic divides, offering a gateway to diverse gaming experiences across various languages. From educational platforms that blend language learning with interactive gameplay to resources teachers can use to create their own language-learning games, these resources open up new avenues for linguistic growth. Whether you're a language enthusiast looking to hone your skills through gaming or a gamer eager to connect with a learning community, this collection promises to be an invaluable asset.

Grades K-4

Online ESL Games

Explore diverse games you can download or play online, like cards, board games, and themed options like Valentine's Day bingo. Browse categories like vocabulary, speaking, grammar, and number games to find your perfect educational game.

Grades K-8

Games to Learn English

This diverse set of activities will help English language learners develop vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and spelling skills through engaging games like Concentration. Clear instructions and adjustable speeds make learning fun and accessible.

Grades 1-8

Lingo Hut

Practice and learn English vocabulary with translations, audio, and games like flashcards and tic-tac-toe. Quiz yourself on phrases, use a mic to practice and hear your pronunciation, or choose topics to explore and improve your skills step-by-step.

Grades K-8

Oh Noah

Join Noah's Spanish adventure with Abuela, Coco, and Pequeno. Play interactive games, watch videos, and use free printables to learn Spanish and English. Activities include coloring, vocabulary, and bingo. Enable captions to see words as they're spoken. 

Grades K-12

Roxxem

Learn world languages through songs on this new site! Choose from Spanish, French, Chinese, or German. Create a free account to access features like level-based song selection, study games, lessons, and classroom activities.

Grades 4-12

Quizalize

Track learning in real-time with a color-coded dashboard that will help you view student progress and gaps. Create various quiz types (or use their generative AI!) and gamify with leaderboards. Free accounts include three classes with five activities.

Grades K-12

Quizizz

Quizizz is a versatile, free quiz platform for educators and students. Create custom quizzes or use pre-made ones that are accessible on various devices. The site features include meme integration, customizable settings, and Google Classroom sync. 

Grades 3-12

Quizlet Live

Encourage teamwork by creating group quiz games with Quizlet Live. Create, share, and assign quizzes to teams of 6+ students. Students can join with a code, find teammates, and compete. Accuracy trumps speed—wrong answers restart the quiz.

Grades K-12

My Wordle

Create custom Wordles of any length in multiple languages. The site supports English, Spanish, French, Hindi, and German and is perfect for classroom use. You can generate a link to share via email, your LMS, or on your class site.

Grades 1-12

TeachVid

TeachVid makes world languages easier to understand using subtitles and text transcripts. Students use Learn Mode to watch videos as often as they like (with or without captions and transcripts), and use Activity Mode to find game options.

Grades 4-12

LyricsTraining

Learn world languages through music videos. Choose a genre, language, and difficulty level, then select fill in the lyrics or multiple-choice answers. Optional registration saves favorites and allows you to create custom exercises.

Grades K-12

Game Templates with Google Slides

Discover how to transform your classroom into an interactive playground where students can actively practice and reinforce their skills. Examine Google Slides templates you can customize to create interactive learning activities for world languages.

This Week at TeachersFirst

This week, we're sharing two curated collections of free resources: one related to game-based learning and another specifically for multilingual students. We're also sharing a collection of blog posts related to reaching and teaching multilingual students and are delighted to share an opportunity to apply to join our team as a part-time consultant. Read the details below!