Let’s Get Better Acquainted :)

Introduction:

This is a free printable board game for students to get to know each other better. The game could be used at the beginning of each term/year but also when a new student joins the class. I have also used it with FCE students to practise Part 1 of the FCE speaking exam and encouraged them to speak for at least a minute.

Level: B1+

Time: 45 minutes

Objectives:

To reach the end by moving across the board whilst answering questions.
To learn new things about students’ classmates.

Materials:

Printable Let’s Get Better Acquainted game.
One die per group of 2 or 3.
One checker per player.
A countdown timer.

Procedure:

Let’s Get Better Acquainted is played by 2 to 3 players.
Before the game begins tell students to pay close attention to their classmates’ answers as they might be quizzed at the end of the activity.
Players take it in turns to throw the die and move the number thrown.
When a player lands on a square, they answer the question from that square. The student has to speak for at least 1 minute and include as much detail as possible in their answer.
The game continues in the circle going left.
When the students have finished, in the same groups ask each student to summarise what they have learnt about a person on their right. Continue until both or all three students have spoken.
Ask students to share how accurate and detailed the accounts of their answers were.

Fast finishers: