Likes and Dislikes Challenge
A classic classroom board game where teens talk about their preferences. The game moves from what they like, to what they don't like, to what other people don't like. Players ask questions, act out ideas, and agree as a team.
A free Classic Board Game Race for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Preferences (like ......).
Speaking prompts on the board
- What do you like doing after school, and why do you enjoy it? Try: 'I like… because…'
- Ask your partner what kind of music they like and when they usually listen to it.
- Act out a hobby you like. When your team guesses it, explain why you like it.
- Your team must agree on one weekend activity everyone likes. Explain your choice to the other team.
- Describe a film or series you have watched recently and really liked. What made it special?
- Compare two snacks you like. Which one do you like more, and when do you usually eat it?
- You have 30 seconds to present an app you like and convince the class they will like it too.
- ⭐ Have you ever tried a new food or activity and liked it more than you expected? Describe what happened.
- What is one school subject you don't like, and what could make it more interesting? Try: 'I don't like… because…'
- Ask your partner which household chore they don't like and how they try to avoid it.
- Stand up and mime eating a food you don't like. When your team guesses it, explain why you dislike it.
- Discuss with your group one thing about social media you don't like. Do you all agree?
- Explain what kind of weather you don't like and how it changes your plans for the day.
- Ask your partner about a popular film or game they don't like, and find out why.
- If a friend suggests an activity you don't like, what will you say politely? Try: 'Thanks, but I don't really like…'
- ⭐ Compare something you don't like now with something you didn't like as a child. Has your opinion changed?
- Describe a family member and something he or she doesn't like. How do you know? Try: 'My brother doesn't like…'
- Ask your partner what their best friend doesn't like doing at weekends, then share the answer with your team.
- Act out a person who doesn't like something, like rain or homework. Your team guesses what it is.
- Your team must agree on one thing a typical teacher doesn't like students doing. Explain your reasons.
- Explain what your best friend doesn't like about school. Do you agree with them? Why or why not?
- Interview your partner, then share with the class: 'Ana likes…, but she doesn't like…'
- ⭐ You have 60 seconds to present a famous person: one thing they like and one thing he or she doesn't like.
- ⭐ Discuss with your group: find one thing everyone likes and one thing only one person doesn't like.
Printable worksheet
This Classic Board Game Race comes with a free printable worksheet: 3 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 Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Say why · Answer in two sentences. Use "because" in one of them.
- Write your own card · A new card about Preferences (like ......) for the class game.
- The board game on paper
Part 1: Say why
Answer in two sentences. Use "because" in one of them.
- Ask your partner what their best friend doesn't like doing at weekends, then share the answer with your team.
- You have 30 seconds to present an app you like and convince the class they will like it too.
- Ask your partner what kind of music they like and when they usually listen to it.