Describe & Move: An A2 Speaking Board Game
Adults advance around a 24-space board by describing people, objects, places, and experiences. Each space prompts authentic communication — asking partners questions, acting out scenarios, agreeing with teammates, or presenting short descriptions. Chance cards add surprise movement and mini-tasks. Perfect for A2 learners building confidence with simple past, present, and comparatives.
A free Board Game for Adults at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Descriptive text.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner to describe what they wore yesterday and why they chose those clothes.
- Describe your favourite room in your home. What colour are the walls? What furniture is there?
- Act out eating a meal. Your team guesses what food you are eating and whether you like it.
- Your team must agree: what is the best time of year and why? Give two reasons.
- Ask your partner about their last holiday. Where did they go? What did they do there?
- Compare two animals. Which one is bigger? Which one is faster? Which one do you prefer?
- Stand up and mime getting ready for work or school. Your team guesses what you are doing.
- Describe a person you know well. What does he or she look like? What is he or she like?
- You have 60 seconds to present: describe your perfect weekend. What would you do? Who would you see?
- Ask your partner what they can do now that they could not do five years ago.
- Describe the weather today. Is it hot or cold? Is it sunny or rainy? Do you like this weather?
- Your team must agree on the best job. Why is it good? What skills do you need?
- Act out your morning routine. Show what you do first, second, and third. Your team describes your actions.
- Explain what you like to do in your free time. Why do you enjoy it? How often do you do it?
- Describe a place you visit often. What is it like? What do you do there? Why do you like it?
- Ask your partner about their favourite food. What does it taste like? When do they eat it?
- You have 30 seconds to describe your best friend. What does he or she look like? What are they like?
- Compare two things you use every day. Which is more useful? Which one do you prefer? Why?
- Stand up and show with your hands: how tall is your house? How big is your car? How long is your commute?
- Discuss with your group: what makes a good friend? Agree on three qualities and explain each one.
- Describe what you did last weekend. Where did you go? Who did you see? What was the best part?
- Explain a skill you have. How did you learn it? Is it easy or difficult? Why do you like it?
- Ask your partner: what is one thing that is more expensive now than five years ago? Why did the price change?
- Describe your ideal home. How many rooms? What colours? What furniture? Who would live there with you?