Musical Instruments Adventure
A classic board game where young A2 learners move around a 24-space track, landing on spaces that prompt them to speak about guitars, pianos, drums, violins, trumpets, and flutes. Players answer questions in pairs, act out playing instruments, describe sounds, and share their favourite music in simple English. Chance cards add surprise twists. Perfect for building confidence and vocabulary in a fun, low-pressure classroom setting.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Musical instruments.
Speaking prompts on the board
- START: Say your name and your favourite colour!
- Do you play any instruments? Say yes or no and why.
- Act out playing the guitar. Make the sound together!
- Pair talk: Which is louder—drums or flute? Why?
- Make a piano sound. Say: 'Ding ding ding!' together.
- Tell your partner: Do you like violin music? Why or why?
- Act out playing drums. Say: 'Boom boom boom!' loudly!
- Group share: What instrument sounds happy? Describe it.
- Trumpet time! Make a trumpet sound. Say: 'Pah pah!'
- Pair talk: Do you want to learn guitar or piano? Tell why.
- Flute sounds! Say: 'Too too too!' in a high voice.
- Small group: Which instrument is easiest? Vote and say why.
- Act out your favourite instrument. Others guess which one!
- Tell a partner: Do you hear music at home? What kind?
- Group game: Name instruments in a circle. Go fast!
- Pair share: What instrument would you like to play? Say why.
- FINISH: Say one instrument you learned today. Clap!