Timeline Quest: Past Continuous & Past Perfect
Adults compete across 24 spaces, sharing stories and debating past events using past continuous and past perfect. Teams earn moves by speaking fluently about what was happening and what had already occurred.
A free Board Game for Adults at CEFR B2 level. Topic: past continuous and past perfect.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Pair share: What were you doing when you decided to learn English? Use past continuous.
- Quick presentation: Describe a moment when you realized you had already made a mistake. Past perfect focus.
- Group debate: Had social media changed society before smartphones arrived? Defend your view.
- Pair talk: Tell your partner what you were studying when you received unexpected good news.
- Solo presentation: Explain a skill you had learned before your current job started.
- Small group share: What were you doing at 9 PM last night? Describe the scene in detail.
- Pair debate: Had technology improved work-life balance? Use past perfect to support your argument.
- Quick pair chat: Tell a story about what had happened before you arrived at an important event.
- Group discussion: What were you hoping to achieve when you started this English course?
- Solo speech: Describe a time when you realized you had forgotten something crucial.
- Pair roleplay: One was waiting; one was late. Explain what had caused the delay using past perfect.
- Group share: Name one thing you had never tried before this year. Explain why.
- Pair presentation: What were you doing when you heard shocking news? Describe the moment.
- Small group debate: Had education systems improved by 2020? Support with past perfect examples.
- Quick pair talk: What had you accomplished before turning 25? Reflect on your journey.