Hobby Hoppers & Subject Stars
A 24-space board game where 4 teams race to the finish by speaking about school subjects and hobbies. Players answer questions, act out activities, ask partners, and work together to practise 'can' and simple present tense. Includes chance cards for extra moves and fun speaking challenges.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Hobbies/school subjects.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: What is your favourite school subject and why do you like it?
- Act out playing your favourite sport. Your team guesses what you are doing.
- Describe your hobby in three sentences. Say what you do and why you enjoy it.
- Ask your partner: Can you play any musical instruments? What can you play?
- Your team must agree: Which school subject is the most fun? Why?
- Stand up and mime drawing a picture. Your team guesses what you are drawing.
- What can you do well? Explain one thing you are good at and how you practise.
- Ask your partner: What hobbies can you do at home? What hobbies can you do outside?
- You have 30 seconds to present your favourite hobby. Say what it is and why you like it.
- Discuss with your group: Can you do homework and play at the same time? Why or why not?
- Act out doing maths homework. Show us if it is easy or difficult for you.
- Compare two school subjects. Which one can you do faster? Which one do you like more?
- Ask your partner: What hobby can you teach me? Explain how to do it.
- Your team must agree: What is the best hobby for rainy days? Why can you do it inside?
- Stand up and show us your morning routine. Mime getting ready for school.
- Explain: What subjects can you do on a computer? What subjects need paper and pencils?
- You have 30 seconds to convince your team: Why is PE the best school subject?
- Discuss with your group: Can you have fun while learning? Give one example.
- Act out your favourite hobby without speaking. Your partner says what you are doing.
- Ask your partner: What can you do now that you could not do last year?
- Describe a hobby you want to learn. Say why you want to learn it and what you need.
- Your team must agree: Which hobby is the cheapest? Which hobby costs the most money?
- Stand up and show us with your hands: How do you play your favourite sport?
- You have 60 seconds to present: My school day. Say what subjects you study and what you like.