Day in Motion
Adults describe what is happening around them right now and their plans for later today. Players move around a 24-cell board by speaking about present activities, future plans, and current situations. The game emphasizes present continuous (what is happening now) alongside present simple (what usually happens or what they plan to do).
A free Board Game for Adults at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Present continuous uses .
Speaking prompts on the board
- Describe what you are doing right now in this classroom. What else are you thinking about?
- Ask your partner what they are planning to do immediately after this game ends.
- Act out three different activities you typically do on a weekday morning. Your team guesses each one.
- Your team must agree: what is the most important thing happening in your workplace or community right now?
- Describe the weather outside right now and explain how it is affecting your plans for this evening.
- Ask your partner what they are currently working on or studying, and why it matters to them.
- You have 60 seconds to convince the class why learning English is important for your future plans.
- Stand up and mime what you are doing right now if nobody were watching. Others guess the activity.
- Compare your usual morning routine with what you are doing differently today. What changed and why?
- Discuss with your group: what are you all planning to eat or drink later today, and where?
- Explain what is currently challenging you at work or in your studies right now.
- Ask your partner what they are looking forward to this week and what they are worried about.
- Describe a person you see regularly. What are they usually doing when you see them?
- You have 30 seconds to present your ideal evening plan. Include at least three activities.
- Act out how you are feeling right now without speaking. Your partner describes your emotion and guesses why.
- Your team must agree on the best way to spend free time after work or school. Explain your choice.
- What is something you are trying to improve about yourself right now? How are you working on it?
- Ask your partner what they are currently reading, watching, or listening to, and whether they recommend it.
- Describe your typical commute or journey to this class. What do you usually see or experience?
- Stand up and show with your hands and body what you are planning to do tonight. Others guess.
- Explain what is happening in your life right now that is making you happy or stressed.
- Discuss with your group: what are you all doing this weekend? Will you do anything together?
- Ask your partner about their daily routine. What time do they usually wake up, and what is their first activity?
- You have 60 seconds to describe your perfect day from morning to evening. Include what you are doing and why.