Character Quest: A1 Speaking Board Game
Teens advance through 24 spaces by speaking about fictional and real-life characters. Prompts range from pair discussions and team debates to mime actions and timed presentations. Players build confidence describing people, comparing traits, and sharing opinions in simple English.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR A1 level. Topic: Characters.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what their favorite character from a movie or book is and why they like them.
- Describe a character from your favorite TV show. What does this character look like?
- Act out a happy character. Your partner guesses the emotion you are showing.
- Your team must agree on the best superhero and explain why in one sentence each.
- Ask your partner: what character would you like to be and what would you do?
- Compare a hero character and a villain character. How are they different?
- Stand up and mime a character who is very tired. Your group guesses who you are.
- Discuss with your group: which character from a story is the kindest and why?
- You have 30 seconds to present a character you know. Describe their clothes and personality.
- Ask your partner what superpower they would want and how they would use it.
- Explain what makes a good main character in a story. Give one example.
- Act out a character who is angry. Show your face and your hands. Your partner describes you.
- Your team must choose a character and act out one thing this character does every day.
- Describe a character you know from real life. What is special about this person?
- Ask your partner: if you could have lunch with any character, who would it be and why?
- You have 60 seconds to convince your group that a character you choose is the bravest.
- Compare two characters from the same story. How are they the same or different?
- Stand up and show with your hands how tall or short a character is. Say their name.
- Discuss with your group: what is the funniest character you know and why is it funny?
- Explain what job or work your favorite character does. How do they help others?
- Act out a sad or scared character without speaking. Your team guesses the emotion.
- Ask your partner: what character do you think is most like you and what do you have in common?
- You have 45 seconds to present a character and describe three things about them.
- Describe the best character you know from a book, movie, or real life and why they are special.