Around the World: Travel Board Game
A four-team speaking game where young learners navigate 24 travel-themed challenges. Players discuss destinations, describe travel experiences, act out airport scenarios, and share holiday plans using A2–B1 structures. Chance cards add surprises and extra speaking opportunities.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR B1 level. Topic: travel.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: What is your favourite country to visit and why do you like it?
- Describe your last holiday. Where did you go and what did you do there?
- Act out packing a suitcase for a beach holiday. Your team guesses what you pack.
- Ask your partner: Have you ever flown on an aeroplane? Tell them about it.
- Your team must agree: Is it better to travel by train or by car? Why?
- Explain what you would pack for a mountain hiking trip. Say at least three things.
- Stand up and mime getting on a bus. Your partner says where you are going.
- Ask your partner: What is the most interesting place you have visited?
- You have 30 seconds to present your dream holiday destination and one activity you would do.
- Compare two countries you know. Which one would you like to visit and why?
- Discuss with your group: What should you bring when you travel to a hot country?
- Act out ordering food at a restaurant in another country. Use hand gestures and words.
- Describe a souvenir you have bought or would like to buy from a holiday.
- Ask your partner: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
- Your team must agree on the best time of year to visit your country. Explain why.
- Stand up and show with your hands how tall a famous landmark is. Say its name.
- You have 60 seconds to convince your group that your city is worth visiting.
- Explain what you do at an airport before you get on an aeroplane.
- Act out being a tired traveller after a long flight. Show how you feel and why.
- Ask your partner: What was the best meal you ate on holiday? Describe it.
- Discuss with your group: What travel problem could happen and how would you fix it?
- Compare travelling with your family and travelling with friends. Which do you prefer?
- You have 45 seconds to describe a typical day when you are on holiday.
- Ask your partner: What is one thing you want to do in another country before you grow up?