Social Media Sprint: A Digital Life Speaking Game
Teens race around a 24-space board answering B1-level speaking prompts about social media, online friendships, digital safety, and screen time. Players engage in pair discussions, group debates, and short presentations to practise Cambridge PET exam-style speaking tasks.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Social media and digital life.
Speaking prompts on the board
- START: Introduce yourself and name one social media app you use. Why do you like it?
- Pair talk: How many hours a day do you spend online? Is it too much? Explain.
- Quick presentation: Describe your favourite social media post you've seen recently.
- Group debate: Is social media good or bad for friendships? Give two reasons.
- Pair share: Tell your partner about an online friend. How did you meet them?
- Describe a funny or embarrassing moment you've seen on social media.
- Group discussion: What information should you NOT share online? Why?
- Pair talk: Do you prefer texting or calling friends? Explain your choice.
- Quick presentation: Show and describe a photo you'd post. Why would you share it?
- Group debate: Should schools ban phones during lessons? Discuss both sides.
- Pair share: Have you ever had an argument online? What happened?
- Describe how social media has changed your life in the last year.
- Group discussion: What's the best time to stop using screens before bed? Why?
- Pair talk: Would you like to be an influencer? Explain your reasons.
- Quick presentation: Tell us about a trend or challenge you've seen online.
- Group debate: Is it okay to post photos of friends without asking? Why or why not?
- FINISH: Summarise your top tip for staying safe and happy online.