Fun Time Trail: Favourite Things to Do
A classic classroom board game where teens talk about hobbies, weekends and free-time plans. Every prompt asks them to share opinions, ask questions, act out activities and make team decisions about favourite things to do.
A free Classic Board Game Race for Teens at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Favourite things to do.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what they like doing after school and why they enjoy it. Help: I really like... because...
- Do you agree with this sentence: 'I am fond of learning new words for my hobbies'? Explain why or why not.
- Act out your favourite weekend activity without speaking. Your team guesses, then asks you two questions about it.
- What did you do last Saturday? Describe your day and explain if it was fun or boring.
- Your team must agree on the best after-school activity for teens. Give two reasons. Help: We think... because...
- Ask your partner what they are going to do next weekend and who they are going to do it with.
- Which is more fun: playing video games or playing sports? Compare them and explain your choice.
- You have 30 seconds to present your favourite free-time activity: what it is, when you do it, and why.
- Have you ever tried a hobby and then stopped? Explain what it was and why you stopped.
- Stand up and mime a sport you can do well. Your partner guesses it and asks how often you play.
- Ask your partner about a hobby they can't do yet but want to try. Find out why they want it.
- Discuss with your group: is it better to do hobbies alone or with friends? Agree on one answer together.
- Describe a special word from your favourite hobby, like a skateboard trick or game term, and explain what it means.
- If you have free time this evening, what will you do? Explain your plan and who you will spend it with.
- What did you like doing when you were a child? Compare it with what you like doing now.
- Ask your partner which app or game they use most and what they like doing with it.
- ⭐ You have 60 seconds to convince the class to try your favourite hobby. Give at least three reasons.
- Show with your hands and body how to do your favourite activity step by step. Your team describes each step.
- Your team must plan a perfect Saturday for teens. Decide together on morning, afternoon and evening activities.
- What do you do when you feel bored at home? Describe one activity that helps you feel better.
- ⭐ Interview your partner: find out their favourite music, when they listen to it, and how it makes them feel.
- Which hobby is more expensive than others? Explain why, and give your opinion about whether it is worth the money.
- Tell the class about a fun day out with friends last month. Where did you go and what did you do?
- ⭐ Your team must agree on one hobby to try together next month. Explain why everyone will enjoy it.
Printable worksheet
This Classic Board Game Race comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Core sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Answer the card · Answer with a full sentence.
- The board game on paper
Part 1: Answer the card
Answer with a full sentence.
- Your team must plan a perfect Saturday for teens. Decide together on morning, afternoon and evening activities.
- Discuss with your group: is it better to do hobbies alone or with friends? Agree on one answer together.
- Describe a special word from your favourite hobby, like a skateboard trick or game term, and explain what it means.