At the Hairdresser – Adverbs of Frequency Game. A Hilarious Role-Playing Exercise for Practicing Adverbs of Frequency in English – Free Printable PDFs
At the Hairdresser – Adverbs of Frequency Game
At the Hairdresser – Adverbs of Frequency Game
Looking for a fun and interactive ESL activity to teach adverbs of frequency? “At the Hairdresser” is a highly engaging and amusing classroom game that encourages students to use adverbs of frequency in a creative way while practicing real-world conversations. This activity is perfect for pair work, role-playing, and laughter-filled lessons!
How to Play the “At the Hairdresser” Game
- Prepare the Worksheets – Print one copy of the two worksheets for each pair of students.
- Pre-Teach Vocabulary – Write the following categories on the board:
- Liquid
- Bird
- Expression of shock
- Kitchen machine
- Car part
- Carpenter’s tool
- Cooking verb
- Vegetable
- Adjective (positive/negative)
Ask students for examples of each and write them down.
- Review Adverbs of Frequency – Go over adverbs such as always, usually, sometimes, never, and their meanings.
- Pair Up Students – One student is the hairdresser, and the other is the customer.
- Fill in the Blanks – Instead of reading the script, students ask their partner for missing words based on the given categories.
- Example:
- Student A: “Give me an expression of shock.”
- Student B: “Oh my god!”
- Student A: “Name a bird.”
- Student B: “An eagle.”
- Example:
- Read the Script – Once all blanks are filled, students read the dialogue aloud. The unexpected and funny answers create a hilarious conversation that gets the whole class laughing!
- Perform for the Class – Have some pairs read their dialogues aloud for extra fun. You can also mix partners and repeat the exercise.
Why This ESL Game Works
✅ Encourages Speaking and Listening – Engages students in natural question-and-answer interactions.
✅ Reinforces Adverbs of Frequency – Students apply always, usually, sometimes, never in a real-world context.
✅ Boosts Creativity and Humor – The unexpected combinations make the conversations funny and engaging.
✅ Perfect for Pair Work – Builds confidence and fluency in a low-pressure setting.
✅ Minimal Preparation Needed – Just print and play!
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Try this fun ESL role-playing game in your classroom and let us know how your students reacted!
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More ESL Classroom Games & Activities
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✅ Interactive Writing Activities for ESL learners
