49 ESL Conversation Games & Activities - Jackie Bolen 2020
Would you rather?
English conversation games and activities for all levels
Skills: Speaking/Listening
Time: 5-10 minutes
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Materials Required: List of questions
“Would You Rather?” is a fun party game. It's possible to buy ready-made decks, but they aren't ESL specific. I make my own cards, but it's also possible to just make a list of questions or do this without materials if you can think of choices on the spot. Students can also think of questions to ask their partner. One example is "Would you rather have eyes like a fly, or eyes like a spider?" The student must choose one and explain why. You can also share your answer and have a short discussion about it.
Tip for Increasing Interaction:
While it certainly is possible to talk about the options together as a class, it's far more studentcentered to get students to talk with a partner instead.
Procedure:
1. In advance, prepare cards with two choices—the weirder, the better. For example: "Would you rather have eyes like a fly, or eyes like a spider?" If you want to do this without cards, simply give the student two choices. Or, have students make their own questions.
2. Students can have a 1-2 minute discussion.