Salon Secrets: A Beauty & Makeup Speaking Game
Adults navigate a 24-space board answering questions about beauty routines, salon experiences, makeup preferences, and personal style. Players use past simple, present simple, comparatives, and formulaic present-perfect chunks to discuss real-world salon and beauty scenarios. Four teams compete to reach the finish line.
A free Board Game for Adults at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Beauty, make up, salon.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what their favourite beauty product is and why they like it.
- Describe your daily makeup routine to the class in 60 seconds.
- Act out getting ready for a special event — your team guesses what event it is.
- Ask your partner about the last time they went to a salon. What did they do there?
- Your team must agree on the best hair colour for a job interview. Explain your choice.
- Compare your style now with your style five years ago. What is different?
- Stand up and mime applying makeup — your partner names each product you use.
- Ask your partner: have you ever tried a new hairstyle? Did you like it?
- Discuss with your group: is natural beauty or makeup beauty more important? Why?
- Describe the perfect salon experience. What would happen there?
- Act out a difficult haircut situation — you do not like the result. Your partner is the stylist.
- Explain which makeup colour suits your skin tone best and why you chose it.
- Ask your partner: what is more important to you, skincare or makeup? Explain their answer.
- Your team has 30 seconds to agree: what is the most important thing a good salon needs?
- Describe a celebrity's makeup style you like. What colours and products do they use?
- Stand up and show with your hands how to apply lipstick correctly. Explain each step.
- Ask your partner about their dream haircut. What would it look like? Why do they want it?
- Discuss with your group: which beauty trend do you like most? Why is it popular?
- You have 60 seconds to convince the class: why should everyone visit a professional salon once a year?
- Explain the difference between drugstore makeup and professional makeup brands. Which do you prefer?
- Act out a makeup consultation with a friend — you suggest colours and styles for their skin tone.
- Ask your partner: what beauty product do you use every day? How long have you used it?
- Describe the perfect makeup look for a job interview. What colours would you use and why?
- Your team must agree on one beauty tip to give someone who is nervous about trying makeup for the first time.