A2-B1 Speaking Activity: Why did Mr Brown go to …?

Age: 12-100

ESL Level: CEFR A2-B1

Type: creative speaking/writing task (1 page in PDF format)

Target language: to + infinitive for purpose

Description of activities: Students work in pairs or small groups. They get one copy of the worksheet. Their task is to make up funny / imaginative stories about Mr Brown. Mr Brown goes to different places and has different jobs. The students need to explain why he - as a criminal or a politician or a plumber - would go to the listed locations. The most creative ideas get rewarded.

Time: 30 min

Font: Noteworthy, Garamond