English as a second language can be a challenge for adults with limited English-speaking background. Teaching the language through games is especially effective when geared to their interests, such as employment. Interviewing dialogue, work-related statements and vocabulary-specific professional interests are all teachable through games and hands-on speaking activities.

Interview Jeopardy
Practicing with the answering and asking of interview questions in the form of a Jeopardy game can help prepare for a successful interview experience. Such questions can focus on telephone, e-mail and in-person communications to include body language.

Conversational Debate Questions
Fielding debate questions related to any general workplace are good conversational catalysts that enrich English-speaking abilities, while homing in on persuasive abilities. It is also a good way to become familiar with vocabulary specific to a chosen vocation or career path.

Vocabulary Games
Matching games, fill-in-the-blanks, crossword puzzles, and short writing contests are good competition games that teach career-specific vocabulary. Passages taken from newspapers and magazines related to a certain workplace or career path can be used for these fun activities.