Long Vowel Adventure: A-E, AI, AY, EIGH
Young learners race around a 27-space board, practicing long-a sounds through speaking tasks anchored to real-world contexts. Players ask questions, mime actions, present ideas, and work together to reach the finish line while building confidence with long-vowel pronunciation.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A1 level. Topic: phonic - long vowel-a_e,ai, ay, eigh (Remix).
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what they like to eat for breakfast.
- Act out making a cake. Your partner guesses what you do.
- Your team must agree: what is the best game to play?
- Describe your favourite animal and say why you like it.
- Ask your partner what they wear on a rainy day.
- Stand up and mime painting a picture. Say what you paint.
- You have 30 seconds to present your favourite place to play.
- Explain what you do on a Saturday morning.
- Ask your partner if they like to play games. Why or why not?
- Discuss with your group: what is a good way to stay safe?
- Show with your hands how you comb your hair. Say the word.
- Describe what you see on your way to school.
- Ask your partner what they want to be when they grow up.
- You have 45 seconds to present three things in your school bag.
- Act out riding a train. Say where you want to go.
- Your team must agree: what is the best way to stay healthy?
- Explain what you do when it rains outside.
- Ask your partner what games they play at home.
- Stand up and mime waiting for a bus. Say what you do.
- Describe a day at the beach. What do you see and do?
- You have 30 seconds to present your favourite way to play.
- Ask your partner what they like to drink. Say your favourite too.
- Discuss with your group: what makes a good friend?
- Act out eating a cake. Say what flavour it is.
- Explain how you get to school every day.
- Ask your partner what their name is and where they live.
- Describe your favourite day of the week and what you do.