Blend Quest: The Consonant Adventure
A classic board game where young learners speak about real situations while practising consonant blends like /str/, /spr/, /spl/, /scr/, /thr/, /gr/, /br/, /dr/, /cr/, /fr/, /pr/, /tr/, /sm/, /sn/, /sp/, /st/, /sk/, /sl/, /sw/. Players move around the board by completing genuine communicative tasks anchored to everyday scenarios. Teams race to the finish while building confidence with blended consonant sounds.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Blending of Consonants.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what sport they play and why they like it.
- Act out brushing your teeth — your partner guesses what you are doing.
- Describe your favourite breakfast food and say when you eat it.
- Your team must agree: what is the best street in your town?
- Ask your partner what they do when it rains outside.
- Stand up and mime stretching in the morning — your team guesses.
- Explain why you like or dislike strawberries and ice cream.
- Discuss with your group: who in your class has the strongest kick?
- Ask your partner which three things they brought to school today.
- You have 30 seconds to present your favourite tree and why you like it.
- Act out drinking from a straw — your partner says what you are doing.
- Compare your school uniform with a friend's uniform — what is different?
- Your team must agree on the scariest animal and say why.
- Ask your partner how they travel to school and why.
- Show with your hands how you throw a ball — explain what sport it is.
- Describe a picture or poster you have at home and say where it is.
- Discuss with your group: what is the best present to give a friend?
- Ask your partner what they do when they feel sad or scared.
- Act out making a sandwich — your partner says what you put in it.
- You have 30 seconds to tell the class about your best friend.
- Explain what you do on a typical Friday after school.
- Ask your partner what strange or silly thing they did last week.
- Stand up and mime opening a drawer, taking out clothes, and getting dressed.
- Your team must agree: what is the most important thing you need at school?