Don't Say! - Consumerism

Don't Say! - Consumerism Vocabulary Game

50+ cards | 2 complete sets - colour + printer-friendly | Talk spending, saving & shopping habits
From fast fashion to budgeting - make consumer culture part of your students’ vocabulary!

The Don't Say! - Consumerism set includes 50+ carefully selected terms that get students thinking and speaking about modern shopping habits, money, and marketing. Learners describe words like impulse buying, brand loyalty, eco-friendly, or influencer marketing - without using the most obvious clues.

Perfect for B1–B2 speaking practice, this engaging resource encourages repeated use, team play, or station-based lessons.

What’s included:

• 50+ printable Don't Say! cards
• Each card includes:
  • One key vocabulary word
  • 4-5 forbidden clue words
• Topics include advertising, sales, money habits, sustainability, marketing, and more
• Vocabulary examples: voucher, mass production, budgeting, refund, shopping spree, retail worker
• Classroom-ready and easy to print

Ideal for:

• Upper secondary ESL learners (B1-B2)
• Oral exam prep
• Thematic units on economy & lifestyle
• Fun vocabulary review & speaking fluency

Give your students the words they need to talk about the world they live (and shop) in!

Download the Don't Say! - Consumerism PDF and make your next ESL lesson truly engaging.