Taboo

Great! Taboo is a fantastic vocabulary and speaking game, and it works very well for A2 to B1 English learners. Here's a simple guide on how to play Taboo at this level, adapted for language learners:

🎲 What Is Taboo?

Taboo is a word-guessing game where players describe a word without using certain "taboo" words. The goal is to help your team guess the main word as quickly as possible.

📚 Materials Needed

• Taboo cards (can be printed or written—I'll include a sample set below!)

• Timer (1 minute)

• A group (2+ players, ideally in teams)

Using 6 cards- divide into two teams, give a point for each team that gets there first, 1-1.30 minutes each round. Tell them I will get sweets at lunchtime tomorrow for winning team, buy sweets so that everyone gets one but winners get extra, (thursday)

🧠 How to Play (Simplified Rules for A2–B1 Levels)

1. Prepare Cards: Each card has:

   • Main word (the one to guess)

   • Taboo words (3–5 simple words you cannot say)

2. Form Teams: Divide into 2 or more teams.

3. Describe:

   • One player from Team A picks a card.

   • That player has 1 minute to describe the main word without using any taboo words.

   • Their team tries to guess the word.

4. If They Guess Right:

   • The team gets 1 point.

   • Move to the next card (if time allows).

5. If They Say a Taboo Word:

   • That card is skipped, and no point is given.

6. Rotate Teams:

   • After time is up, it's the next team's turn.

7. Winning:

   • The team with the most points after all cards or rounds wins.

📝 Example Taboo Card (A2–B1 Level)

💡 Tips for A2–B1 Learners

• Allow gestures or drawing if needed.

• You can play with fewer taboo words (3 instead of 5).

• Use visual aids for beginners.

• Encourage simple sentences: “It’s a place…”, “You use it to…”

• Use it to review vocabulary themes (food, jobs, places, emotions).

🏫 School & Jobs

🍏 Food & Drink

🌍 Places

🧍 People & Relationships

🧠 Feelings & Emotions