These Present Tense ESL conversation question cards are designed for A1–A2 Elementary English learners to build confidence in speaking and listening. With 140 question prompts, this set provides a wide variety of open and closed-ended questions that encourage students to practice short answers, expand vocabulary, and respond naturally in conversation.
The cards target essential grammar structures such as Do/Does, Is/Are, Can/Can’t, Have Got, and gradually progress to WH-questions (who, what, where, when, why, what time, how) and adverbs of frequency. Topics include everyday subjects students love—food, weather, likes/dislikes, daily routines, descriptions, and favorites—making practice relevant and engaging. This set is perfect for small groups, partner activities, warm-ups, or extra speaking practice during lessons.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Encourages natural question-and-answer practice in the target language
- Supports listening, speaking, and comprehension skills
- Organized by grammar structure for easy lesson planning
- Compact and portable—use them anytime, anywhere
- Reusable for years when laminated
What’s Included in This PDF:
- Wh-questions: who, what, when, where, why, what time, how
- Adverbs of Frequency: how often?
- Do/Does: closed-ended short answer questions
- Is/Are: practice using the verb BE in short answers
- Can/Can’t: questions about abilities
- Have got: questions about possession
This resource also includes a black-and-white version for easy printing. Just print, cut, and laminate for a durable set that you can reuse year after year. Add a hole punch and keep cards on a ring for easy classroom management.
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Pair these cards with my Past Tense Conversation Cards to give students practice across both present and past tenses. Together, they provide a complete set of speaking activities for your ESL classroom.