During the week of October 7, ETA Hira Baig at SMKN 5 Pontianak led an engaging series of English language games designed to enhance students’ communication skills in a fun and interactive way. The activities included popular language-learning games that got them up and moving, encouraging students to actively participate and practice their English in a lively classroom environment.

Students eagerly joined in, forming teams to compete in Swat It, where they swiftly identified and swatted the correct English words displayed on the board. The Word Relay had students racing against the clock to determine the correct word and write it on the board, promoting teamwork and quick thinking. In the Name Game, students introduced themselves and learned about their classmates, fostering a sense of community while practicing conversational English.

These games improved students’ language skills and created an atmosphere of excitement and collaboration. Hira was overjoyed to see them actively moving, shouting, and interacting in English. This creative approach to teaching English proved a fun and effective strategy for motivating students to engage with the language outside of traditional lessons.

Hira Baig is currently teaching at SMKN 5 Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat.