🗣️ “If I Could Talk…” – An Engaging Game to Practice Passive Voice

Level: B1/B2 

Skill Focus: Grammar (Passive Voice), Speaking/Writing, Creativity
Format: PowerPoint + Teacher’s Guide (PDF) 
Group Size: Divide class into small groups (2–4 students)
Time: 15–30 minutes

In this grammar game, students work in teams to create imaginative sentences that objects might say—using passive voice structures. The twist? They can’t repeat tenses or ideas, and the more complex or creative their sentence, the more points they earn! An elaborate scoring system makes sure the game stays interesting! 

The activity promotes grammatical accuracy and flexible use of passive constructions in a playful, low-pressure format that students love.

🧠 What’s Included:

• A PowerPoint presentation to guide the game step by step 

  A clearly structured Teacher’s Guide with rules, tips, and scoring system

• Optional scoring extensions to increase the challenge and variety

💬 Why Teachers Love It:

• Ideal for review or as a warm-up/cool-down activity

• Encourages spontaneous speaking/writing and teamwork

• Helps students internalize passive forms across tenses and contexts

• No prep beyond opening the slides - works even without slides!

If you need another activity for practising passive voice, check out this differentiated worksheet which helps students write a crime news report!