Social Minds: A Speaking Game for Teens
An interactive board game where players navigate 24 spaces by responding to social inference and communication challenges. Players infer emotions, explain social situations, and practice turn-taking in pair and group tasks. Designed for B1 learners with autism spectrum support: clear prompts, concrete scenarios, and structured response frames.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Social skills and inferencing.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: what did you do last weekend and why did you choose that activity?
- Your friend looks sad at lunch. What might have happened, and what would you say to them?
- Act out saying hello to someone you haven't seen in a long time. Show your emotions with your face and body.
- Describe a time when you felt nervous. What were you doing, and how did your body feel?
- Ask your partner: if you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be and why?
- Your team must agree: what is the best way to make a new friend at school?
- Stand up and mime ordering food at a restaurant. Your team guesses what you ordered.
- Someone interrupts you while you are talking. How do you feel, and what do you do?
- Ask your partner: what is something you are good at, and how did you learn it?
- Your classmate did not invite you to their birthday party. Explain how you might feel and why.
- Discuss with your group: when is it okay to say no to a friend, and when is it difficult?
- Act out two different ways to ask for help: one polite way and one less polite way.
- Compare how you feel when you win a game versus when you lose. Which is harder for you?
- You have 30 seconds to present: describe your ideal weekend and explain why you would enjoy it.
- Your friend is angry with you. Explain what you might have done wrong and how you would apologize.
- Show with your hands and face: how do you look when you are confused, happy, and tired?
- Explain: what does it mean to be a good listener, and why is listening important in friendships?
- Your team must agree: which is more important—being funny or being kind? Explain your choice.
- You have 60 seconds to convince your group: what is the best thing about being a teenager?
- Describe a situation where you felt embarrassed. What happened, and what did you learn from it?
- Act out a conversation between two friends who disagree about something. Show how they solve the problem.
- Ask your partner: what is something you have learned about yourself this year?
- Explain: how do you know when someone is interested in what you are saying?
- Discuss with your group: what advice would you give a younger student about making friends?