Football Legends: UK Premier League Speaking Game
Teens race around a 24-space football board, landing on speaking prompts about UK football teams, player interviews, match commentary, and stadium experiences. Prompts range from pair discussions to mini-presentations, with chance cards adding surprise twists. Perfect for B1 learners who love football.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Football .
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner which UK football team they support and why they like that team.
- Describe the colours and badge of your favourite Premier League team to the group.
- Act out a famous goal celebration — your teammates guess which player you are.
- Your team must agree: which UK stadium would you most like to visit and why?
- Ask your partner what position they would play in football and explain their choice.
- You have 60 seconds to convince the class that your favourite UK team is the best.
- Explain the difference between a defender and a striker in your own words.
- Stand up and mime a goalkeeper making a difficult save — your group guesses the action.
- Compare two UK football teams: which has better fans and why do you think so?
- Discuss with your group: what makes a good football coach? Give at least two reasons.
- Ask your partner about the last football match they watched and what happened.
- You have 30 seconds to present: describe a famous UK football player you admire.
- What would you do if you scored the winning goal in a cup final? Describe your reaction.
- Act out a football referee making three different decisions — your team names them.
- Explain why you think football is popular in the UK compared to other countries.
- Your team must agree: which UK team has the most loyal supporters and why?
- Ask your partner: if you could play for any UK team, which would you choose and why?
- Describe a memorable moment from a football match you watched or played in.
- Stand up and mime a footballer receiving an injury and being treated by medics.
- Compare playing football in winter versus summer — which is better and why?
- Discuss with your group: what rules in football do you think are unfair or should change?
- You have 60 seconds to present: explain how to train to become a professional footballer.