Speed Sentence Challenge: A Fun Way to Make Students Speak English Fluently

Henry Fadl

1 month ago

Learning English can be challenging, but with the Speed Sentence Challenge, it’s an absolute blast! This fun, fast-paced classroom game helps students think on their feet, build fluency, and gain confidence in speaking English. Whether you're an English teacher looking for an engaging activity or a parent hoping to inspire your child’s language skills, this game is perfect.

What is the Speed Sentence Challenge?

The Speed Sentence Challenge is a simple yet powerful ESL activity where students complete sentence starters under time pressure. With over 60 exciting prompts like “I wish I could…” and “The funniest thing I’ve seen…”, students practice constructing sentences on the spot.

Why Does It Work?

Builds Fluency: Encourages students to think and respond quickly.
Boosts Confidence: Reduces hesitation and fear of making mistakes.
Engages Students: Fun and interactive, ensuring they’re always on their toes.

How to Play

Prepare sentence starters on flashcards (downloadable from our website!).
Shuffle the cards and have each student draw one.
Set a timer for 5 seconds.
The student completes the sentence verbally before the timer ends.

Download Your Free Sentence Starters

Want to try this in your classroom? Download the complete set of 60 sentence starters for free from our website!