This set of 150 Present Simple conversation question cards is perfect for A1–A2 Elementary and Pre-Intermediate ESL/ELL students. Designed for speaking, listening, and grammar-based practice, these cards help learners build confidence using simple questions and answers in everyday topics such as food, weather, routines, likes/dislikes, personal information, and more.
Use them in warm-ups, partner work, small-group speaking activities, literacy centers, exit questions, or as an ongoing resource to reinforce Present Simple grammar structures.
Question Categories Included
- TO BE – short and long answers (24 questions)
- DO / DOES – yes/no and short answers (48 questions)
- HOW OFTEN – adverbs of frequency and routines (32 questions)
- WH- Questions – What, When, How, Where, Who (32 questions)
- HAVE GOT – questions about possession (24 questions)
What’s Included
- Full-color version
- Black & white ink-saving version
- Category tabs for organization (ideal for storing on a ring)
Simply print, laminate, cut, and store. These question cards are designed to be durable and easy to reuse throughout the school year. Perfect for teachers who want a low-prep, high-engagement speaking activity for ESL learners.
How to Assemble & Use
Print on cardstock for durability. Laminate before cutting to extend the life of the cards. Punch a hole in the corner and attach the cards to a ring to keep them organized by category. Use them as warm-ups, partner interviews, speaking centers, or grammar reinforcement.
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Pair It With a Related Hot Chocolate Teachables Resource
For even more structured grammar and writing practice, pair these cards with the Present Simple & Past Simple Writing Prompts Bundle , a digital + printable set that reinforces sentence-building, topic-based writing, and verb tense accuracy.
Also Available on TpT
You can also purchase this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers: ESL Conversation Cards – Present Simple (150 prompts)