Give your ESL/ELL students the speaking practice they need with this comprehensive set of 160 conversation question cards targeting the Past Simple (regular & irregular verbs) and Present Perfect tense. These prompts help learners talk about past experiences, daily life, preferences, achievements, and personal stories—all while strengthening grammar accuracy and oral fluency.
Perfect for warm-ups, lesson starters, grammar practice, pair work, small-group discussions, and ongoing fluency development, this card set is ideal for Upper Elementary, Teen, and Adult ESL learners at the Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate levels.
What’s Included
- 40 Past Simple Irregular Verb Questions
- 24 Past Simple Regular Verb Questions
- 48 Past Simple “When was the last time you…?” prompts
- 32 Present Perfect “Have you ever…?” prompts
- 16 Present Perfect FOR & SINCE questions (“How long have you…?”)
This PDF Includes
- Full-color version
- Black & white version (low-ink)
- Organizational category tabs for easy sorting
How to Assemble and Use
Print the cards on cardstock, laminate, and cut. All conversation card sets in the Hot Chocolate Teachables collection are the same size, allowing you to mix-and-match grammar categories and store them on a ring using the included category tabs.
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Pair It With a Related Hot Chocolate Teachables Resource
For more targeted Past Simple verb practice, pair this set with the Irregular Verbs Card Game – Past Tense Practice . Both resources work perfectly together for full grammar-and-speaking lesson cycles.
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Past Simple & Present Perfect Conversation Question Cards – 160 Prompts