Food Quest: A Pairwork Speaking Game
Teens navigate a 24-space board answering communicative questions about food, eating habits, preferences, and real-world food situations. Designed for B1 learners working in pairs with a mix of open-ended questions, pair-talk prompts, action tasks, and mini-presentations. Chance cards add unpredictability and movement variety.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Food (Remix).
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what they had for breakfast today and why they chose it.
- Describe your favourite meal and explain why it is special to you.
- Act out preparing your favourite sandwich — your partner guesses the ingredients.
- Ask your partner about a food they dislike and why they don't like it.
- Your team must agree: which restaurant in your city has the best food and why?
- Compare your eating habits on weekdays and weekends. How are they different?
- Stand up and mime eating something very hot, then very cold. Partner guesses both.
- Explain what you would cook if a friend visited you for dinner and why.
- Ask your partner: have you ever tried food from another country? Tell me about it.
- You have 60 seconds to convince your partner that your favourite food is the best.
- Discuss with your partner: what do you eat when you feel sad or stressed?
- Describe a meal you cooked or helped prepare. What was difficult about it?
- Act out ordering food at a restaurant in English — your partner is the waiter.
- Explain why some people become vegetarian or vegan. Do you think it is a good choice?
- Ask your partner: what food do you think is healthier — fast food or home-cooked food?
- Your team must agree on three foods that represent your culture. Explain your choices.
- You have 45 seconds to describe a food festival or special meal you have attended.
- Stand up and show with your hands how you eat spaghetti, pizza, and soup.
- Compare eating at home with eating at a restaurant. Which do you prefer and why?
- Ask your partner: if you could only eat one food for a month, what would it be?
- Explain how your food preferences have changed since you were younger.
- Describe the most unusual or surprising food you have ever eaten. Where was it?
- Act out someone who is very picky about food — your partner tries to convince them to eat.
- Discuss with your partner: what is one food skill you want to learn and why?