Build confident speakers with this comprehensive set of 154 ESL question prompt cards designed to help students practice Present Simple, Past Simple, and Present Perfect in an engaging, low-prep format. These versatile prompts can be printed, cut, and placed in a jar or box to create an instant speaking activity you can use all year long.
Questions cover familiar topics such as hobbies, routines, past experiences, likes and dislikes, and more—making them perfect for daily warm-ups, exit tickets, small-group speaking practice, task cards, or classroom games. Students can select a card, answer the question, or ask a classmate, reinforcing both asking and answering questions across three levels of difficulty.
These prompts are ideal for elementary-age ESL/EFL students but can also be used with older beginners who need simple, structured speaking practice.
What's Included in This Download:
- 154 Question Cards divided into three levels
- Questions 1–50 (Level 1): Present Simple Questions
- Questions 51–100 (Level 2): Past Simple Questions
- Questions 101–150 (Level 3): Present Perfect Questions
- 4 Starred “Your Choice” Cards for student-created questions
- Jar/Box Labels for organizing each level
How to Assemble and Use This Resource
Print the cards on cardstock for durability, laminate if desired, and cut. Keep each level in a labeled jar or box for quick access during warm-ups, transitions, partner speaking tasks, early finisher activities, or end-of-class exit questions. The squared layout is easy to cut—no rounded edges required.
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Pair It With a Related Hot Chocolate Teachables Resource
For even more structured speaking practice, pair this set with the Past Simple & Present Perfect Conversation Question Cards . Both resources use a consistent card size so you can easily mix and match prompts by grammar focus or student level.
Also Available on TpT
You can also find this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers here: ESL Speaking Activity for Kids – Present and Past Tense Question Prompts