Prepositions memory game

The memory game for learning and practising English prepositions of place in a fun way.

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Cards

2 sets of cards to practise prepositions of place.

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how to play »

basic game directions that you can easily modify or change

preparing cards »

tips on how to prepare our cards (markers) for using in your classroom

how to play

This is a game to play in pairs or small groups. In the game of Memory, players try to collect pairs of matching cards.

All of the cards are placed face down on a flat surface.
A player turns up two cards; if they match, they are collected by the player and he or she goes again.
If they don't match, the cards are flipped over and it's the next player's turn.
The player with the most matching sets of cards at the end of the game wins.

preparation

Print out cards. If you want, you can stick the printout onto the heavy paper. Laminate for future use.
Cut out the individual cards. Learn more how to prepare our one-sided cards (pdf).
Before the game, revise or pre-teach the vocabulary used in the activity.

ideas for classroom games

Depending on your needs and goals, you can use the playing cards to play different games such as memory, matching or guessing games.
You are welcome to add your own ideas. For some suggestions, check out our 22 Flashcards Games handbook (pdf).

PDF resources

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