Holiday Adventures Board Game
Teams of teens race across 24 spaces by asking, describing, planning, acting out and comparing holidays, using A2 language to talk about past trips, future plans and preferences.
A free Classic Board Game Race for Teens at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Holidays.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner where they went on their last holiday and what they did there.
- Ask your partner what they always pack for a trip and why it is important to them.
- Act out a fun holiday activity like swimming or skiing. Your team guesses it and says if they like it.
- What is your favourite holiday of the year, and how does your family celebrate it?
- Your team must agree on the best place for a class trip and give two reasons.
- Describe the best meal you ate on a holiday. Where were you, and what did it taste like?
- Ask your partner: "Have you ever been to another country?" Then ask what they saw and did there.
- Stand up and mime a holiday problem, like losing your bag. Your partner guesses and gives advice with "You should..."
- Do you prefer holidays at the beach or in the mountains? Explain why with one example.
- ⭐ You have 60 seconds to convince the class to visit your dream holiday place. Try: "It's better than... because..."
- What are you going to do in your next school holiday? Explain your plans to your partner.
- Compare a holiday in a big city with a holiday in the countryside. Which is more fun for teens?
- Discuss with your group: is it better to go on holiday with family or with friends? Agree on one answer.
- Describe a holiday photo you remember. Your partner asks you two questions about it.
- Role-play with your partner: your hotel room is dirty. You complain politely, and they are the receptionist.
- If it rains all day on your holiday, what will you do? Give two ideas and explain them.
- Ask your partner what souvenir they bought on a trip and who they gave it to.
- Tell your team about a funny or bad moment on a trip. Use: "First... then... in the end..."
- Act out a lost tourist asking for directions. Your partner helps using "turn left" and "go straight on."
- ⭐ Your team must plan a 50-euro day trip. Explain where you are going to go and why.
- What do teens in your country usually do in the summer holidays? Is it the same for you?
- Have you ever tried strange food on holiday? Describe it and explain if you liked it.
- ⭐ Your partner wants to visit your town. Recommend two places and explain why they can't miss them.
- You have 30 seconds to present your perfect holiday: where you go, who with, and what you do.
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.
- Ask your partner what souvenir they bought on a trip and who they gave it to.
- ⭐ You have 60 seconds to convince the class to visit your dream holiday place. Try: "It's better than... because..."
- ⭐ Your team must plan a 50-euro day trip. Explain where you are going to go and why.