Word Formation Race: -tion, -sion, -ment
Teens race around a 24-space board, landing on prompts that require them to speak about real situations using nouns ending in -tion, -sion, and -ment. Players must explain, compare, act out, and discuss to reach the finish. Four teams compete; chance cards add unpredictability.
A free Board Game for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: nouns ending in -tion -sion -ment.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner what their favourite school subject is and why they enjoy it.
- Describe a decision you made recently and explain why you chose it.
- Act out preparing for an important exam — your team guesses what you are doing.
- Your team must agree on the best entertainment for a teenager's birthday party.
- Ask your partner what kind of music gives them joy and what they listen to.
- Explain a time when you had to show determination to finish something difficult.
- Stand up and mime a famous invention — your team guesses what it is.
- Compare your school's rules with rules at another school you know about.
- Ask your partner about their family traditions and when they celebrate them.
- Describe a situation where you needed courage and what happened.
- You have 30 seconds to present your dream job and why that occupation interests you.
- Act out your morning routine — your partner describes what you are doing.
- Discuss with your group: what invention would improve teenage life most?
- Explain what kind of education you want in the future and your reasons.
- Ask your partner about a time they felt proud of their achievement.
- Describe an event you attended and what made it memorable for you.
- Stand up and show with your hands how you would react to good news.
- Your team must agree on the most important quality for a good friend.
- Compare two different sports and explain which one requires more skill.
- You have 60 seconds to convince your team that your solution to pollution is best.
- Ask your partner what their biggest ambition is and when they hope to achieve it.
- Explain a difficult situation you faced and what you learned from it.
- Act out your reaction to receiving unexpected good news — team guesses the emotion.
- Describe the perfect vacation destination and what activities would give you happiness there.