What is his/her job? – Board Game. A Dynamic Activity to Explore Jobs for Elementary-Level ESL Learners- Free Downloadable and printable PDF Included
What is his/her job? – Board Game
What is his/her job? – Board Game
Activity Type:  Reading and speaking activity, group work
Language Focus: Jobs
Aim: to Enhance Language Proficiency Level: Elementary (A1) Time: 30 minutes
Introduction
Ready to embark on an exciting journey to explore different professions with your elementary-level ESL students? Introducing the “What is His/Her Job? – Board Game”! This dynamic activity is designed to engage students in conversations about various occupations while enhancing their vocabulary and speaking skills. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the features of this board game and provide a free downloadable PDF to kickstart the learning adventure.
Game Overview
The “What is His/Her Job? – Board Game” is an interactive activity that encourages students to talk about different jobs and professions. The game board features a colorful layout with spaces representing different professions such as doctor, teacher, firefighter, and more. Players take turns rolling the dice and moving their game pieces along the board, answering questions about each profession they land on.
How to Play
- Set up the game by downloading and printing the game board and question cards provided in the PDF format.
- Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a game board, a set of game pieces, and a stack of question cards.
- Players take turns rolling the dice and moving their game pieces along the board.
- When a player lands on a space representing a profession, they draw a question card and read it aloud to the group.
- The player must then answer the question about the profession, using vocabulary related to the job and describing its duties and responsibilities.
- Encourage other players to ask follow-up questions or share their thoughts about the profession.
- Continue playing until all players have had multiple turns to engage with different professions.
The “What is His/Her Job? – Board Game” is an excellent resource for ESL teachers seeking to engage elementary-level students in conversations about jobs and professions. By combining vocabulary learning with interactive gameplay, students can strengthen their speaking skills while exploring the world of work.
Download the free PDF and introduce this dynamic board game into your ESL classroom today!
What is his/her job? – Board Game
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