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By using wall pictures, the teacher can train students in listening comprehension.
The teacher tells the students a set of true as well as false statements about the
pictures, and the students comment on each statements whether they are true or
false.
b. Wall pictures are used to make different exercises for practice.
c. Wall pictures are used for communication exercises.
d. Wall pictures are used for free expression practice.
e. Wall pictures are used for dialogue practice.
f. Wall pictures are used for oral/written composition.
Language Games and Rhymes
Children learn a language when they are taught in joyful environment. Beginners
considerably enjoy participating in language games and rhymes. Games and songs relieve
boredom and monotony of everyday drill. They bring variety in class, as a result, motivate
children and increase participation.
While conducting such activities (games/rhymes), we have to consider teaching objectives.
Before starting a game, the teacher should explain the rules and get children ready to play. If
necessary, the rules should be explained in Nepali. Similarly, the teacher must be wellprepared
to teach rhymes. S/he should practice at home, first by clapping hands at the
underlined words. Here are given some examples of language games and rhymes:
Hangman (Spelling practice)
Draw a figure of gallows on the board as given below. Choose a word you have recently
taught. Do not write the word; instead write dashes to show the number of letters. Draw parts
of body (head, back, right hand, left hand, right leg, left leg) for each wrong guess.
a r r .
Run to the board (Reading practice for beginners)
This game is useful for reading letters, words or sentences. Write some words on the board.
Eight is a good number. Call two children to the front. They stand in front of the board. Say a
word clearly. The children run and touch/point to the word. The first to touch/point correctly
wins. It can be played on group basis. You can put letters or sentences instead of words
depending on the level of students.
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