Who Is The Spy?


Who Is The Spy? | Interactive Speaking Game

Who Is The Spy?

A speaking-centered classroom game where students ask questions to identify the spy

By: Youssef Owais

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Press START to reveal your role!

Game Controls

Game Stats

Rounds Played
0
Spies Caught
0
Games Won
0
Team A
0
Team B
0

Punishment for the Spy

Select a punishment for when the spy is caught:

Give a 1-minute speech
Say a tongue twister 5 times
Answer 3 personal questions
Do a silly dance for 30 seconds

Question Prompts

General Questions

  • What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of this?
  • Where would you typically find this?
  • How often do you encounter this in daily life?
  • What is its main purpose or function?
  • Who would typically use this?

Descriptive Questions

  • What does it look/smell/taste like?
  • What colors are associated with it?
  • Is it big or small? Heavy or light?
  • What sounds does it make?
  • What materials is it made of?

Experience Questions

  • When was the last time you used/visited this?
  • What personal memory do you have with this?
  • Would you recommend this to others? Why?
  • How does this make you feel?
  • What would life be like without this?

Comparison Questions

  • How is this similar to or different from [related item]?
  • What's the best and worst thing about this?
  • Is this more useful for children or adults?
  • Would you prefer this or [alternative]?
  • Is this modern or traditional?

How to Play

  • One player is randomly assigned as the Spy
  • All other players are Civilians with the same word
  • The Spy receives a different but related word
  • Players take turns asking and answering questions
  • After discussion, players vote who they think is the Spy
  • Civilians win if they identify the Spy. Spy wins if not caught
  • Use English throughout the game to practice speaking

Who Is The Spy? - Interactive Speaking Game for ESL Classrooms