Hello Friends! The Introduction Game
Young learners move around a 24-space board answering questions about themselves and their classmates. Players ask each other their names, ages, favourite things, and family members using present simple English. Chance cards add surprise moves and quick speaking tasks.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A1 level. Topic: introduction.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: What is your name? Say your name too.
- Act out waking up in the morning. Your partner guesses what you do.
- Ask your partner: How old are you? Tell them your age.
- Your team must agree: What colour do you all like best?
- Describe your favourite animal. Say its name and one thing it can do.
- Ask your partner: Do you have a pet? What is its name?
- Stand up and mime eating your favourite food. Team guesses what it is.
- You have 30 seconds to present: Tell us your name, age, and one thing you like.
- Ask your partner: What is your favourite colour? Say why you like it.
- Discuss with your group: Do you like school? Why or why not?
- Show with your hands: How tall are you? How tall is your best friend?
- Explain: What do you like to do at home? Say one activity you enjoy.
- Ask your partner: Do you have brothers or sisters? How many?
- Your team must agree: What is the best sport to play?
- Act out getting dressed for school. Say the clothes you wear.
- Describe your best friend. Say their name and one thing they like.
- Ask your partner: What is your favourite food? Do you like to cook?
- You have 30 seconds to present: Introduce yourself and your family.
- Stand up and mime brushing your teeth. Your partner says what you do.
- Discuss with your group: What time do you wake up? Is it early or late?
- Ask your partner: What is your favourite subject at school? Why?
- Compare: Do you like summer or winter? Say why you choose it.
- Ask your partner: What can you do? Can you swim? Can you dance?
- You have 30 seconds to present: Tell the class one new thing about yourself.