Band Adventure: A Speaking Game
Young learners travel around a 24-space board answering questions and completing speaking tasks about bands, music, and musical experiences. Players must ask, describe, act out, and present to move forward. Designed for A2 learners to practise past simple, present simple, and can/can't in real communicative contexts.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Bnd.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what band or singer they like and why they like it.
- Describe your favourite song. What does it sound like?
- Act out playing a musical instrument. Your team guesses which one.
- Ask your partner: have you ever been to a live concert? What did you see?
- Your team must agree: which band or singer is the best? Why?
- Stand up and mime singing on stage. Can you dance too?
- Explain what instrument you can play or want to learn.
- Ask your partner: do they like rock, pop, or hip-hop music? Why?
- You have 30 seconds to present your favourite band member and describe them.
- Discuss with your group: what makes a good singer?
- Act out playing the drums. Make the sounds with your mouth.
- Compare two singers. Who has a better voice? Why do you think so?
- Ask your partner: when did you last listen to music? What were you doing?
- Describe a song that makes you happy. How does it make you feel?
- Your team must agree on three bands you all know. List them together.
- Show with your hands how you play the guitar or keyboard.
- Explain one reason why you like or dislike a particular band.
- You have 60 seconds to convince your team why your favourite band is the best.
- Act out a band member singing and dancing. Make it funny!
- Ask your partner: can you sing? Do you like to sing alone or with friends?
- Discuss with your group: what songs do you like to listen to in the morning?
- Describe what a rock concert looks like. Use lots of words!
- Stand up and mime singing into a microphone. Pretend you are famous!
- Ask your partner: what band would you like to see live? Why?