Practical articles for teachers, tutors and families using games to build confident English conversation, phonics and reading skills.

Teaching with AGO

Getting EFL Students Fluent at AGO Q&A Aqua within One Year

A classroom roadmap for developing confident, increasingly fluent question-and-answer exchanges.

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Useful Game Phrases and Follow-up Questions

Printable language support that helps students extend conversations instead of stopping after one answer.

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Top Tips for Better Educational Results

Simple ways to keep game sessions productive, enjoyable and focused on useful language.

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General Tips for Using AGO Cards

Flexible suggestions for introducing the cards and adapting play to different learners.

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Using AGO Cards at School and at Home

Ideas for making the same games work in classrooms, tutoring sessions and family learning.

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AGO as a Different Learning Angle

Why changing the format of practice can help learners engage with familiar material in a fresh way.

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About AGO Phonics and How the Games Work

An introduction to the phonics series, its progression and the learning behind the play.

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Getting Great Results with AGO Card Games

Core principles for turning short, repeatable games into effective language practice.

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Looking for a game to play?

Visit the Game Ideas collection for quick activities using AGO Phonics, AGO Q&A and AGO Last Card.

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Practical articles for teachers, tutors and families using games to build confident English conversation, phonics and reading skills.

Teaching with AGO

Getting EFL Students Fluent at AGO Q&A Aqua within One Year

A classroom roadmap for developing confident, increasingly fluent question-and-answer exchanges.

Read article

Useful Game Phrases and Follow-up Questions

Printable language support that helps students extend conversations instead of stopping after one answer.

Read article

Top Tips for Better Educational Results

Simple ways to keep game sessions productive, enjoyable and focused on useful language.

Read article

General Tips for Using AGO Cards

Flexible suggestions for introducing the cards and adapting play to different learners.

Read article

Using AGO Cards at School and at Home

Ideas for making the same games work in classrooms, tutoring sessions and family learning.

Read article

AGO as a Different Learning Angle

Why changing the format of practice can help learners engage with familiar material in a fresh way.

Read article

About AGO Phonics and How the Games Work

An introduction to the phonics series, its progression and the learning behind the play.

Read article

Getting Great Results with AGO Card Games

Core principles for turning short, repeatable games into effective language practice.

Read article

Looking for a game to play?

Visit the Game Ideas collection for quick activities using AGO Phonics, AGO Q&A and AGO Last Card.

Browse game ideas