Global Passport: A Travel Speaking Challenge
A 24-space board game where teen B2 learners navigate travel scenarios through pair discussions, group debates, and mini-presentations. Chance cards add unpredictability. Prompts mirror FCE Speaking Part 4 format: extended turns, opinion-sharing, and collaborative discussion on travel-related topics.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B2 level. Topic: Travel.
Speaking prompts on the board
- START: Pair share—describe your ideal destination and why. (2 min each)
- Quick-fire: Name three travel essentials and explain each in one sentence.
- Group debate: Budget travel vs. luxury holidays—defend your position (3 min).
- Pair talk: Discuss a travel mishap you've experienced or heard about. What would you do differently?
- Mini-presentation: Pitch a weekend trip to your team in 90 seconds. Include transport, accommodation, activities.
- Group share: Which travel trend (eco-tourism, digital nomads, adventure tourism) interests you most? Why?
- Pair discussion: How has technology changed the way people travel? Give two examples.
- Quick task: Describe a cultural difference you'd expect in your dream destination.
- Group debate: Should tourists follow strict itineraries or explore freely? Support your view.
- Pair share: Discuss sustainable travel practices. Which are most realistic for teens?
- Mini-presentation: Plan a 2-week trip for a friend. Justify your choices (transport, budget, activities).
- Group discussion: What makes a travel experience memorable? Share personal examples.
- Pair talk: Compare two countries you'd like to visit. What attracts you to each?
- Quick-fire: Name a travel destination and describe it without naming it. Can your team guess?
- Group debate: Adventure travel vs. relaxation holidays—which offers more value? Argue both sides.
- Pair share: Discuss how travel could improve your future career or personal growth.
- Mini-presentation: Recommend a hidden gem destination. Explain why tourists should visit (2 min).
- Group discussion: What challenges do solo travelers face? How would you overcome them?
- Pair talk: If you could travel to any historical period or place, where and when? Explain.
- Quick task: Describe your travel style in three adjectives and justify each choice.
- Group debate: Should travel be restricted for environmental reasons? Present balanced arguments.
- Pair share: Discuss how travel experiences shape people's perspectives and values.
- Final challenge: Deliver a 3-min speech on why travel matters to you personally.
- FINISH: Celebrate! Pair reflection—what travel topic surprised you most today?