In some classes I like to include spelling words, and have a spelling bee at the end of the semester. I choose words from the most common lists (everyday for beg-int classes, and academic for int-adv classes) or based on key words from class texts. One way to help students review vocabulary in a new way is to have bingo. I have them fill out the blank cards with words from their lists and then randomly choose words as part of the game. As a way to help them study, I give them the part of speech and definition instead of the word for the game. It helps them work with the words in a different way, and it models a different way to study vocabulary.
ESL and English Instructor at Yuba College and Butte College