“Would You Rather?” – PowerPoint (PPT) game designed to enhance speaking skills across all levels of language learners. This interactive activity merges critical thinking with imaginative scenarios, encouraging students to express their thoughts, justify their choices, and engage in lively discussions.
Objectives:
Foster verbal communication skills
Encourage spontaneous conversation
Build confidence in speaking and articulating thoughts
Enhance vocabulary and language use through varied scenarios
Game Setup:
The PPT game is easy to implement in any classroom setting. Simply display a series of fun and thought-provoking questions on the projector. Each slide presents two choices that can range from light-hearted to more challenging topics, such as:
“Would you rather travel to the past or the future?”
“Would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?”
“Would you rather speak every language fluently or play every musical instrument perfectly?”
Game-play:
Pair Up: Students are divided into pairs or small groups.
Choice Made: One student reads a question aloud and considers the two options.
Justify: Each student takes turns selecting their preferred option and explaining their choice.
Debate: Inviting follow-up questions from peers fosters discussion, allowing for deeper engagement and extensive language practice.
Rotate: After a set time or a completed round, pairs can switch and tackle a new question, constantly introducing fresh vocabulary and concepts.
Adaptability:
The game can be adjusted for beginner to advanced levels by modifying the complexity of questions, utilizing visuals for support, or incorporating sentence starters to assist lower-level speakers. Further, teachers can create theme-specific versions tailored to lesson topics, such as travel, hobbies, or cultural dimensions, ensuring relevance and deepening learning.
