When we talk about teaching English to children, one of the biggest challenges has to be engagement. Children learn best when they are emotionally and socially involved in the activity, and that’s why games like “Guess Who?» – Focus not only on face the features but also on clothes are more than just fun practices, they’re highly effective language learning tools.
How the Game Works?
In essence, this is just a guessing game designed to build vocabulary and speaking skills. Students begin by secretly selecting two characters from a visual chart featuring people with different outfits and hairstyles. Each player draws two blank silhouettes and then takes turns asking yes/no questions to figure out who the other person has chosen. With each correct guess, students draw part of the outfit on their figure. The game ends when someone confidently says: “I think it is…!”
This structure is a blend of observation, memory, deduction, and verbal interaction, all within a format that’s highly accessible for children. Importantly, it also requires students to practice using descriptive vocabulary, question formation, and listening skills. Children aren’t just naming colors or repeating clothes vocabulary in isolation; they’re using it with purpose. When a child asks, “Is she wearing a skirt?” or “Does he have short hair?”, they are:
* Practicing yes/no question forms
* Reviewing vocabulary in context
* Listening actively for comprehension
Overall, the game mirrors real-world language functions: asking for information, describing people, and confirming understanding. These are core skills in both social and academic contexts. What begins as a game becomes a rehearsal space for real-life conversations, all in a low-pressure setting.
More importantly, children learn to connect form (grammar and vocabulary) with function (using language to achieve something). This is one of the foundations of communicative competence.
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