Persuade & Predict!
A fun speaking challenge with the Past and the Future
“Be creative, be convincing… and use the right tense!”
🎲 How it works
Rules of the Game
Correct grammar ✅
Teamwork 🤝
Creativity 🎭
💡
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Useful expressions: I was really hungry... It was calling my name... Next time, I'll leave it for someone else. Vocabulary: cookie, jar, hungry, temptation, share, promise Grammar focus: I ate / I was hungry / I’ll leave it next time
🍪 You ate the last cookie in the jar. Convince your family it was necessary.
The Great Cookie Debate
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: I ordered… / But it arrived… / Could you… / Next time I’ll… Vocabulary: restaurant, waiter, order, wrong, complain, solution Grammar focus: I ordered / It wasn’t / I’ll wait / You could…
The Meal Out Disaster
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
🍽️ You ordered a meal at a restaurant and it arrived completely wrong. Complain politely and ask for a solution.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Past Simple
Dilemma – The Homework Disaster
Vocabulary ideasExpressions: It happened last week… / I didn’t mean to… / I thought it was… Vocabulary: deadline, confusion, mistake, assignment, mix-up, email Grammar: I forgot / I sent / I didn’t check / I was trying to help
🗣️ You once gave the wrong homework to the wrong class. Explain what happened!
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: At first, it was awkward… / But I think we can… / Next, we could… Vocabulary: date, restaurant, conversation, awkward, fun, suggestion Grammar focus: It started badly / I tried to… / We’ll enjoy / I’m going to…
The Awkward Date Night
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
💑 You are on a first date that is going terribly. Convince your date (other participant) that the night can still be fun.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Expressions: At first I didn’t mean to… / It was a misunderstanding… / I promise I’ll never… Vocabulary: privacy, investigation, mistake, apology, curiosity, neighbor Grammar focus: I was arrested / I didn’t know / I’ll make sure it never happens again
👀 You were arrested for spying on your neighbor. Explain what happened and promise it won’t happen again.
Spying Neighbor
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will)
Dilemma – The “No Homework” Policy
Expressions: I strongly believe… / It will make students… / I’m sure that… Vocabulary: motivation, stress, independence, study habits, free time, discipline Grammar: Students will learn better / It will reduce stress / It will encourage…
🗣️ You must choose: no homework forever OR daily tests. Defend your choice!
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: At first I couldn’t believe it… / Then it started talking… / Next time I will… Vocabulary: pet, talk, vet, surprise, manage, unusual Grammar focus: It started / I didn’t expect / I’ll make sure / You should…
The Talking Pet
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
🗣️ You are the owner of a talking pet. The vet (other participant) is surprised. Explain what happened and decide how to manage it.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Expressions: It was unexpected… / Luckily no one got hurt… / Next time we’ll… Vocabulary: bus, storm, lost luggage, museum, rain, misunderstanding Grammar focus: We arrived late / The students got lost / We’ll make sure it never happens again
🚌 You organized a trip that turned into disaster. Convince the parents everything is fine.
Trip Disaster
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will / going to)
Dilemma – The Mind Reader
Expressions: If I could… / I would definitely… / I’m sure it will cause problems… Vocabulary: thoughts, privacy, curiosity, temptation, honesty, relationships Grammar: I’ll use it to… / It will help me… / I’m going to avoid it because……
🗣️ You can read people’s thoughts — but only when they talk about you. Would you use this power or not?Tense: Future (will / going to)
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
The Cookie Thief
Useful expressions: I noticed yesterday… / I think you took… / Next time we should… Vocabulary: cookie, kitchen, neighbor, share, apologize, funny Grammar focus: I saw / I didn’t like / We’ll find a solution
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
🗣️ You are a neighbor. Your neighbor (the other participant) has been “stealing” cookies from your kitchen.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Useful expressions: I think it got lost... It must have slipped... Next time, I'll check the dryer more carefully. Vocabulary: sock, laundry, missing, dryer, check, prevent Grammar focus: It went missing / I think it got lost / I’ll check next time
One of your socks went missing after laundry. Explain what happened and how you'll prevent it in the future.
The Mysterious Sock Disappearance
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions:I called the taxi… / There was a mistake… / Next time we can… Vocabulary: taxi, driver, mistake, route, solution, schedule Grammar focus: I booked / It was overbooked / We’ll share / I’ll wait
The Overbooked Taxi
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
🗣️ You are a tourist. The taxi driver (other participant) accidentally picked up two groups at once. Solve the problem together.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will)
Dilemma – The Teleport Problem
Expressions: It will be exciting! / I’m sure it will go wrong! / I’d take the risk! Vocabulary: adventure, risk, destination, freedom, travel, danger Grammar: I’ll teleport every Monday / It will take me somewhere new / I’ll bring a map!
🗣️ You can teleport anywhere, but only once a week — and you never know where you’ll land.
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Useful expressions: At first, I didn’t know what it was… It smelled strange, but… Next time, I’ll label everything in the fridge. Vocabulary: leftover, fridge, mystery, smell, taste, label Grammar focus: I found / I didn’t know / I’ll label next time
🥗 You found a strange leftover in the fridge and no one claims it. Explain what it is and what you'll do with it.
The Mystery Fridge
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
The Lost Luggage
Useful expressions: I arrived yesterday and… / My luggage is missing / Can you help me? Vocabulary: airport, luggage, lost, help, claim, solution Grammar focus: I arrived / It was missing / I’ll wait / You’ll send it
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
🗣️ You are a tourist at the airport. The staff (other participant) lost your luggage. Explain what happened and decide what to do next.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will)
Expressions: It will be difficult to… / People will think I’m rude / I’ll finally be honest! Vocabulary: truth, honesty, reputation, frustration, trust, transparency Grammar: I’ll lose friends / It will change my job / I’ll adapt to it.
🗣️ You can’t lie anymore — but everyone else still can. Would this make your life easier or harder?
Dilemma – The Honest Life
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: I saw… / Where were you yesterday? / I’m going to find out… Vocabulary: detective, investigate, suspect, clues, question, evidence Grammar focus: I noticed / You were / I’ll check / You should explain…
Detective in Action
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
🗣️ You are a detective questioning a suspicious neighbor. Ask questions and find out the truth about their secret activities.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎲 STORY CUBES – MINI STORIES
Regole del gioco
Il primo partecipante inizia la storia con una frase usando Past o Future.
Esempio: “Yesterday, I found a mysterious suitcase on my doorstep.”
Il secondo partecipante aggiunge una frase continuando la storia.
Esempio: “Inside, there was a map to a hidden garden.”
Ogni partecipante continua a turno, aggiungendo una frase alla volta.
Varianti
Modal Verbs Challenge: ogni partecipante deve usare almeno un modal (might, could, should, must). Future Focus: obbligare l’uso del Future per almeno una frase. Story Twist: l’ultimo partecipante deve aggiungere un colpo di scena.
🎲 STORY CUBES – MINI STORIES
🎲 STORY CUBES – MINI STORIES
🍫 Cookie / Food-related idioms That’s the way the cookie crumbles. → È andata così / le cose vanno così. Sweeten the deal. → Rendere la proposta più interessante. Half-baked idea. → Un’idea poco pensata / mal concepita. Take it with a pinch of salt. → Prendere qualcosa con le pinze. The icing on the cake. → La ciliegina sulla torta. In a nutshell. → In poche parole. Easy as pie. → Facilissimo. Smart cookie. → Una persona sveglia.
Too many cooks spoil the broth! → (Too many people cause confusion.) That’s not my cup of tea. → (I don’t like it.) It’s as cold as ice! → (Completely cold food.) You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs! → (Mistakes happen.) It left a bad taste in my mouth! → (Bad experience / unpleasant.) The service was half-baked! → (Unfinished / poorly done.) The waiter bit off more than he could chew! → (Took on too much work.)
It’s time to spill the beans! → (Reveal the truth.)
💬 Idioms & Funny Phrases The dog ate my homework! → (Classic funny excuse.) To hit the books → (To study hard.) Better late than never! → (It’s okay to be late sometimes.) It’s water under the bridge. → (Forget the past.) To pull an all-nighter → (Study or work all night.) To burn the midnight oil → (Stay up late studying.) To make the grade → (Succeed or pass.) To cut some slack → (Be less strict.) To drop the ball → (Make a mistake.)
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Persuade & Predict!
A fun speaking challenge with the Past and the Future
“Be creative, be convincing… and use the right tense!”
🎲 How it works
Rules of the Game
Correct grammar ✅ Teamwork 🤝 Creativity 🎭 💡
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Useful expressions: I was really hungry... It was calling my name... Next time, I'll leave it for someone else. Vocabulary: cookie, jar, hungry, temptation, share, promise Grammar focus: I ate / I was hungry / I’ll leave it next time
🍪 You ate the last cookie in the jar. Convince your family it was necessary.
The Great Cookie Debate
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: I ordered… / But it arrived… / Could you… / Next time I’ll… Vocabulary: restaurant, waiter, order, wrong, complain, solution Grammar focus: I ordered / It wasn’t / I’ll wait / You could…
The Meal Out Disaster
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
🍽️ You ordered a meal at a restaurant and it arrived completely wrong. Complain politely and ask for a solution.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Past Simple
Dilemma – The Homework Disaster
Vocabulary ideasExpressions: It happened last week… / I didn’t mean to… / I thought it was… Vocabulary: deadline, confusion, mistake, assignment, mix-up, email Grammar: I forgot / I sent / I didn’t check / I was trying to help
🗣️ You once gave the wrong homework to the wrong class. Explain what happened!
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: At first, it was awkward… / But I think we can… / Next, we could… Vocabulary: date, restaurant, conversation, awkward, fun, suggestion Grammar focus: It started badly / I tried to… / We’ll enjoy / I’m going to…
The Awkward Date Night
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
💑 You are on a first date that is going terribly. Convince your date (other participant) that the night can still be fun.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Expressions: At first I didn’t mean to… / It was a misunderstanding… / I promise I’ll never… Vocabulary: privacy, investigation, mistake, apology, curiosity, neighbor Grammar focus: I was arrested / I didn’t know / I’ll make sure it never happens again
👀 You were arrested for spying on your neighbor. Explain what happened and promise it won’t happen again.
Spying Neighbor
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will)
Dilemma – The “No Homework” Policy
Expressions: I strongly believe… / It will make students… / I’m sure that… Vocabulary: motivation, stress, independence, study habits, free time, discipline Grammar: Students will learn better / It will reduce stress / It will encourage…
🗣️ You must choose: no homework forever OR daily tests. Defend your choice!
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: At first I couldn’t believe it… / Then it started talking… / Next time I will… Vocabulary: pet, talk, vet, surprise, manage, unusual Grammar focus: It started / I didn’t expect / I’ll make sure / You should…
The Talking Pet
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
🗣️ You are the owner of a talking pet. The vet (other participant) is surprised. Explain what happened and decide how to manage it.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Expressions: It was unexpected… / Luckily no one got hurt… / Next time we’ll… Vocabulary: bus, storm, lost luggage, museum, rain, misunderstanding Grammar focus: We arrived late / The students got lost / We’ll make sure it never happens again
🚌 You organized a trip that turned into disaster. Convince the parents everything is fine.
Trip Disaster
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will / going to)
Dilemma – The Mind Reader
Expressions: If I could… / I would definitely… / I’m sure it will cause problems… Vocabulary: thoughts, privacy, curiosity, temptation, honesty, relationships Grammar: I’ll use it to… / It will help me… / I’m going to avoid it because……
🗣️ You can read people’s thoughts — but only when they talk about you. Would you use this power or not?Tense: Future (will / going to)
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
The Cookie Thief
Useful expressions: I noticed yesterday… / I think you took… / Next time we should… Vocabulary: cookie, kitchen, neighbor, share, apologize, funny Grammar focus: I saw / I didn’t like / We’ll find a solution
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
🗣️ You are a neighbor. Your neighbor (the other participant) has been “stealing” cookies from your kitchen.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Useful expressions: I think it got lost... It must have slipped... Next time, I'll check the dryer more carefully. Vocabulary: sock, laundry, missing, dryer, check, prevent Grammar focus: It went missing / I think it got lost / I’ll check next time
One of your socks went missing after laundry. Explain what happened and how you'll prevent it in the future.
The Mysterious Sock Disappearance
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions:I called the taxi… / There was a mistake… / Next time we can… Vocabulary: taxi, driver, mistake, route, solution, schedule Grammar focus: I booked / It was overbooked / We’ll share / I’ll wait
The Overbooked Taxi
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
🗣️ You are a tourist. The taxi driver (other participant) accidentally picked up two groups at once. Solve the problem together.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will)
Dilemma – The Teleport Problem
Expressions: It will be exciting! / I’m sure it will go wrong! / I’d take the risk! Vocabulary: adventure, risk, destination, freedom, travel, danger Grammar: I’ll teleport every Monday / It will take me somewhere new / I’ll bring a map!
🗣️ You can teleport anywhere, but only once a week — and you never know where you’ll land.
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎬 ACTIVITY 2 – Persuasion Missions
Useful expressions: At first, I didn’t know what it was… It smelled strange, but… Next time, I’ll label everything in the fridge. Vocabulary: leftover, fridge, mystery, smell, taste, label Grammar focus: I found / I didn’t know / I’ll label next time
🥗 You found a strange leftover in the fridge and no one claims it. Explain what it is and what you'll do with it.
The Mystery Fridge
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
The Lost Luggage
Useful expressions: I arrived yesterday and… / My luggage is missing / Can you help me? Vocabulary: airport, luggage, lost, help, claim, solution Grammar focus: I arrived / It was missing / I’ll wait / You’ll send it
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
🗣️ You are a tourist at the airport. The staff (other participant) lost your luggage. Explain what happened and decide what to do next.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎭 ACTIVITY 1 – The Dilemmas Game
Tense: Future (will)
Expressions: It will be difficult to… / People will think I’m rude / I’ll finally be honest! Vocabulary: truth, honesty, reputation, frustration, trust, transparency Grammar: I’ll lose friends / It will change my job / I’ll adapt to it.
🗣️ You can’t lie anymore — but everyone else still can. Would this make your life easier or harder?
Dilemma – The Honest Life
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
🎭 ACTIVITY 2 –Role Play
Useful expressions: I saw… / Where were you yesterday? / I’m going to find out… Vocabulary: detective, investigate, suspect, clues, question, evidence Grammar focus: I noticed / You were / I’ll check / You should explain…
Detective in Action
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Tempo verbale: Past + Future
🗣️ You are a detective questioning a suspicious neighbor. Ask questions and find out the truth about their secret activities.
Discuss the situation and find a solution.
Title
Write a brief description here
🎲 STORY CUBES – MINI STORIES
Regole del gioco
Il primo partecipante inizia la storia con una frase usando Past o Future. Esempio: “Yesterday, I found a mysterious suitcase on my doorstep.” Il secondo partecipante aggiunge una frase continuando la storia. Esempio: “Inside, there was a map to a hidden garden.” Ogni partecipante continua a turno, aggiungendo una frase alla volta.
Varianti Modal Verbs Challenge: ogni partecipante deve usare almeno un modal (might, could, should, must). Future Focus: obbligare l’uso del Future per almeno una frase. Story Twist: l’ultimo partecipante deve aggiungere un colpo di scena.
🎲 STORY CUBES – MINI STORIES
🎲 STORY CUBES – MINI STORIES
🍫 Cookie / Food-related idioms That’s the way the cookie crumbles. → È andata così / le cose vanno così. Sweeten the deal. → Rendere la proposta più interessante. Half-baked idea. → Un’idea poco pensata / mal concepita. Take it with a pinch of salt. → Prendere qualcosa con le pinze. The icing on the cake. → La ciliegina sulla torta. In a nutshell. → In poche parole. Easy as pie. → Facilissimo. Smart cookie. → Una persona sveglia.
Too many cooks spoil the broth! → (Too many people cause confusion.) That’s not my cup of tea. → (I don’t like it.) It’s as cold as ice! → (Completely cold food.) You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs! → (Mistakes happen.) It left a bad taste in my mouth! → (Bad experience / unpleasant.) The service was half-baked! → (Unfinished / poorly done.) The waiter bit off more than he could chew! → (Took on too much work.) It’s time to spill the beans! → (Reveal the truth.)
💬 Idioms & Funny Phrases The dog ate my homework! → (Classic funny excuse.) To hit the books → (To study hard.) Better late than never! → (It’s okay to be late sometimes.) It’s water under the bridge. → (Forget the past.) To pull an all-nighter → (Study or work all night.) To burn the midnight oil → (Stay up late studying.) To make the grade → (Succeed or pass.) To cut some slack → (Be less strict.) To drop the ball → (Make a mistake.)