For children in Israel, English is especially important. They hear it in songs, films, computer games, apps and on family holidays. It is also a language they will need later for school, university, travel and work. But knowing that English is important is not enough. Children need activities that make them want to use it.

If you are looking for online resources for learning English in Israel for elementary students, there are plenty of international websites available. But Israeli ESL students often need resources that match the vocabulary, grammar and English levels they are actually learning at school. That is one of the reasons I started creating online resources for In English with Debbie. As an English teacher, I wanted activities that I could actually use with my own students — not simpl

The boxed games on my site are made especially for children learning English as a second language. They are not just games with English words on them. They are teaching games designed to help children use English again and again in a natural way.

Boxed games are a practical and engaging way to help children practise English.

ESL boxed games can be a useful way to help children practise English through play.