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Prepare two identical tables with adverbs and images, as well as verb cards. Make space in the classroom and think of an optimal team size.

After explaining the rules, say briefly what an adverb is (I said "Adverbs show how things happen."). Give examples and act a situation (e.g. dance quickly and then slowly). Read out all adverbs and explain with words or movements what they mean. Ask participants if they understand all adverbs. If they don't, explain again. Make sure all participants understand the game and the adverbs before the start of the game

Letting it run

The Adverb Game is played in 2 teams (team A and team B). Both teams get a table with adverbs and images which illustrate their meaning (see image).
Team A chooses an adverb that team B has to guess. To do this, team B asks team A to perform an action in a way which corresponds to their adverb (e.g. "please play the piano" or "Can you play the piano?"). Cards with verbs (e.g. "dig a hole", "play football") are privided to help students who struggle with formulating an action.

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