Looking for a fun and engaging way to get your students speaking? This Truth or Lie Icebreaker Game is the perfect printable ESL speaking activity for building communication, listening, and critical thinking skills. Designed for group lessons or classroom warm-ups, students take turns sharing a statement—either true or made up—while classmates listen carefully and guess: Is it the truth or a lie?
This interactive and laughter-filled activity works great for back-to-school icebreakers, team-building days, or anytime you want to get your ESL learners talking naturally about everyday topics like family, food, hobbies, and school life.
Why You'll Love It
- Boosts confidence in speaking and listening
- Encourages complete sentence formation and grammar use
- Reinforces present simple, past simple, and adverbs of frequency
- Promotes laughter, curiosity, and peer connection
- Perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELL learners in any setting
What’s Included
- 8.5" x 11" full-color printable game board
- Truth or Lie topic cards (varied and engaging topics)
- Student point tracking sheet
- Clear, easy-to-follow teacher instructions
You’ll Need
- Dice
- Small player markers (erasers, clips, or candy)
How to Play
Players take turns rolling the dice and moving along the board. They pick a topic card and make a statement related to it—either true or false. The other players guess “truth” or “lie.” Correct guesses earn points, but the best part is the conversation and laughter that follow as players explain their answers!
Pair It With
For more interactive speaking fun, pair this board game with the ESL Speaking Card Games Bundle from Hot Chocolate Teachables — perfect for extending your conversation practice throughout the year.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
Prefer shopping on TpT? Find it here: Icebreaker Board Game: Getting to Know You Speaking Activity