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 articleUseful Game Phrases and Follow-up Questions
Printable language support that helps students extend conversations instead of stopping after one answer.
Read articleTop Tips for Better Educational Results
Simple ways to keep game sessions productive, enjoyable and focused on useful language.
Read articleGeneral Tips for Using AGO Cards
Flexible suggestions for introducing the cards and adapting play to different learners.
Read articleUsing AGO Cards at School and at Home
Ideas for making the same games work in classrooms, tutoring sessions and family learning.
Read articleAGO as a Different Learning Angle
Why changing the format of practice can help learners engage with familiar material in a fresh way.
Read articleAbout AGO Phonics and How the Games Work
An introduction to the phonics series, its progression and the learning behind the play.
Read articleGetting Great Results with AGO Card Games
Core principles for turning short, repeatable games into effective language practice.
Read articleLooking 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 ideasPractical 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 articleUseful Game Phrases and Follow-up Questions
Printable language support that helps students extend conversations instead of stopping after one answer.
Read articleTop Tips for Better Educational Results
Simple ways to keep game sessions productive, enjoyable and focused on useful language.
Read articleGeneral Tips for Using AGO Cards
Flexible suggestions for introducing the cards and adapting play to different learners.
Read articleUsing AGO Cards at School and at Home
Ideas for making the same games work in classrooms, tutoring sessions and family learning.
Read articleAGO as a Different Learning Angle
Why changing the format of practice can help learners engage with familiar material in a fresh way.
Read articleAbout AGO Phonics and How the Games Work
An introduction to the phonics series, its progression and the learning behind the play.
Read articleGetting Great Results with AGO Card Games
Core principles for turning short, repeatable games into effective language practice.
Read articleLooking 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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