How To... Instructions and Explanations | ESL Game for Action Verbs and Imperatives

Get your students using real-world English with this practical ESL game focused on action verbs and giving instructions. This no-frills, low-prep activity helps learners practise using imperatives and sequencing language as they explain how to complete everyday tasks. It’s ideal for improving fluency with instructional language, especially in STEM-related lessons or hands-on classroom settings.

Before playing, you can review key vocabulary with the included STEM Verb Cards, or jump straight into the game for spontaneous speaking practice. The format works in pairs or small groups and encourages creativity, clear communication and practical language use.

This resource is also part of our Science and Technology | EFL Resource Pack which is available to download here.

Perfect For:

• TEFL, EFL and ESOL students learning action verbs and imperatives
• Vocabulary building and functional language use
• STEM-related language lessons or CLIL contexts
• Pair work, group speaking tasks or warm-up activities

Please Note: Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive a PDF to download and print. This is a digital download – no physical product will be shipped.