Love, Lies &
Matchmaking
A literary adventure through Chapters 1 & 2 of Emma. Can you spot what Emma cannot?
📖 Comprehension 💬 Speaking 🎲 Games
Read between the lines
Notice what characters believe versus what actually happens.
Spin & speak
Unexpected questions about relationships, society and first impressions.
Earn your title
Collect points as you solve literary mysteries.
Who's who in Highbury?
Describe each person in 2–3 sentences. Who seems most trustworthy?
💬 Character detective
Which character would you choose as a friend, and which would you avoid? Give two reasons for each.
Put the plot in order
Tap the events in the order they happen in Chapters 1–2. Mistakes are explained.
💬 Retell challenge
Retell the events using first, then, afterwards, meanwhile, eventually. What is Emma's biggest mistake so far?
The Truth Test 🔍
Choose the best answer. Get instant feedback and explanations.
Austen's Word Cabinet 🗝️
Match expressions from the adapted text with their meanings.
💬 Use it in real life
Tell a short story about a time you made a wrong impression, changed the subject or gave someone advice. Try to use three expressions from the game.
Fact or Emma's assumption?
Click a statement, then choose a category. Be careful: Emma is a confident narrator of her own ideas!
💬 Debate
“Good intentions are not enough to make someone a good friend.” Do you agree? Use Emma and Harriet as examples.
Spin the Highbury Wheel 🎡
Spin, answer for 45–60 seconds, then ask your teacher a follow-up question.
Ready to reveal a question?
Try: In my opinion… / If I were… / On the other hand…
Rewrite the story 🎭
Harriet's best friend
You are Harriet's friend in 2026. She has received Robert Martin's proposal. Give her balanced advice without making the decision for her.
Tea with Mr Knightley
You are interviewing Mr Knightley. Challenge his criticism of Emma, then ask whether he thinks she can change.
Highbury group chat
Imagine Emma, Harriet and Mr Elton have a group chat after the portrait is finished. Create a funny misunderstanding.
Choose a role-play
Your secret mission will appear here.
The Highbury Verdict ⚖️
Emma: caring friend or controlling matchmaker?
Give your verdict in a 60-second mini-speech. Include one example from each chapter, a counterargument, and your prediction about Mr Elton.
🏅 Highbury Literary Detective
You've completed the discussion adventure! Your final score:
Bonus: Which single conversation in the book would you most like to overhear?