Vocabulary Quest: The B1 Adventure
A 24-space speaking board game for 4 adult teams at CEFR B1 level. Players land on vocabulary-themed spaces and complete varied speaking tasks: pair discussions, group debates, quick presentations, and storytelling. Chance cards add unpredictability. Perfect for reinforcing lexical range and fluency in a dynamic, collaborative classroom setting.
A free Board Game for Adults at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Vocabulary.
Speaking prompts on the board
- START: Introduce yourself and name one hobby. (Pair share with teammate)
- Describe a typical workday using 5+ action verbs. (Solo, 30 seconds)
- Debate: Remote work vs. office work. Pick a side, give 2 reasons. (Pair)
- Tell a short story about a recent trip using past tense. (Small group, 1 minute)
- Name 6 emotions and mime one while others guess. (Group activity)
- Describe your dream job without saying the job title. Team guesses. (Pair)
- List 5 foods from your culture and explain one dish. (Solo presentation)
- Debate: Should schools teach more practical skills? (Group of 3)
- Role-play: Order a meal at a restaurant. Partner is server. (Pair)
- Describe 3 adjectives about your personality with examples. (Pair share)
- Quick presentation: Your favourite book/film and why. (Solo, 45 seconds)
- Discuss: What skills will be important in 10 years? (Small group debate)
- Teach the group 3 new vocabulary words from your field. (Presentation)
- Role-play: Ask for directions and give directions. (Pair)
- Describe a challenge you overcame using because/so/although. (Solo, 1 minute)
- Debate: Technology—helpful or harmful? Give 2 points. (Group)
- Tell a funny story about a misunderstanding. (Small group, 1 minute)
- Describe 4 items in your bag and explain why you carry them. (Pair share)
- Quick presentation: A person who inspires you and why. (Solo, 45 seconds)
- Role-play: Complain politely about poor service. Partner responds. (Pair)
- Discuss: What makes a good friend? Share 3 qualities. (Small group)
- Describe your ideal weekend using conditional 'would'. (Pair share)
- Debate: Work-life balance—is it realistic? (Group of 3)
- FINISH: Reflect on one vocabulary word you learned today and use it in a sentence. (Whole group share)