Pet Pals Speaking Game
Young learners race around a 24-space board answering questions, acting out pets, and discussing animals with teammates. Perfect for A2 learners to practise pet vocabulary, simple past, and preferences through pair talk, group discussion, and fun mime activities.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Pets. Sound.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what pet they have or want to have.
- Describe your favourite pet in three sentences.
- Act out feeding a pet — your partner guesses what animal it is.
- Your team must agree on the best pet for a family with young children.
- Ask your partner: what sound does your favourite animal make?
- Compare a dog and a cat — which one is easier to look after?
- Stand up and mime walking a dog on a lead — others guess the breed.
- Explain why you like or dislike a certain pet in two sentences.
- Your team must agree: which pet is the funniest and why?
- Ask your partner what they would do if their pet got lost.
- You have 30 seconds to present your dream pet and why you want it.
- Act out a pet playing with a toy — your partner names the pet.
- Describe what your pet eats and drinks every day.
- Discuss with your group: what is the best pet name you know?
- Ask your partner: have you ever had a pet? What happened to it?
- Compare two pets — which one needs more exercise and care?
- Stand up and show how a cat stretches and yawns with your body.
- Explain one thing you must do every day if you own a pet.
- You have 60 seconds to convince your team that rabbits are better than hamsters.
- Describe what colour and size your perfect pet would be.
- Your team must agree on three rules for keeping a pet safe.
- Act out bathing a pet — show how it might react to the water.
- Ask your partner: what would you feed a pet bird or fish?
- Explain why pets are good friends for children in two sentences.