How Do You Feel? – Enhance Your ESL Classroom with a Fun “How Do You Feel?” Board Game (Free PDF Download)
How Do You Feel?
How Do You Feel?
Are you looking for an engaging way to help your ESL students practice describing emotions? Our “How Do You Feel?” Board Game is the perfect classroom activity to improve vocabulary and speaking skills in a fun and interactive way. Plus, you can download and print the game for free!
Why Use a Feelings Board Game in ESL Lessons?
Learning how to describe emotions is an essential skill for English learners. This game encourages students to express their feelings in different situations while reinforcing the difference between -ed and -ing adjectives (e.g., bored vs. boring).
How to Play the “How Do You Feel?” Board Game
Materials Needed:
- One copy of the board game per pair of students (Download your FREE printable PDF below)
- Counters for each student
- A coin for flipping
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare the Lesson:
- Write different emotions on the board, such as bored, tired, worried, excited, annoyed, etc.
- Discuss the meanings with your students.
- Warm-up Activity:
- Describe a situation, and have students guess the correct emotion.
- Example prompts:
- I feel this when I have an exam and haven’t studied for it (worried)
- I feel this when I’m about to go on vacation (excited)
- I feel this when my neighbor plays loud music when I want to sleep (annoyed)
- Explain the Game Rules:
- Each student places their counter on the “Start” square.
- Players take turns flipping a coin:
- Heads: Move one square
- Tails: Move two squares
- When landing on a square, students describe how they feel about the topic in the box.
- Their partner can ask follow-up questions to encourage discussion.
- Wrap-Up and Feedback:
- After the game, have a class discussion about the topics on the board.
- Ask students to share interesting thoughts from their partners.
Final Thoughts
Using fun activities like this board game can significantly enhance language learning. By practicing real-life conversations, students will feel more comfortable describing emotions and engaging in discussions. Try it in your next ESL class and see the difference!
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More ESL Classroom Games & Activities
Looking for more fun grammar activities for your English class? Check out these ideas:
✅ ESL Speaking Games to improve fluency
✅ Grammar Board Games for practicing sentence structures
✅ Interactive Writing Activities for ESL learners
