Teacher's Notes

Card Game

Experience Bingo

Present Perfect

Activity Type

Card Game

Focus

Present perfect for life experiences with "Have you ever...?"

Aim

Students ask "Have you ever...?" questions to find classmates who have done each activity and complete a bingo card.

Level

A2–B1

Time

20–25 minutes

Preparation

Print one bingo card per student. Each card has a 4x4 grid of experiences.

Procedure

1.

Give each student a bingo card with 16 experience squares.

2.

Demonstrate with the class: "Have you ever ridden a horse?" — if a student says "Yes, I have," write their name in that square.

3.

Students stand up and mingle. They must ask different students for each square.

4.

When a student gets four in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal), they shout "Bingo!"

5.

Verify the winner by having them share each name and experience.

6.

Continue playing for second and third place if time allows.