Give your students the confidence to answer open-ended questions with this set of WH Question Conversation Cards designed for ESL and ELL learners! These printable cards focus on Present Simple grammar and help students practice using What, When, Where, and Why questions in a variety of contexts. Perfect for elementary classrooms, speaking practice, and warm-up activities.
Each question prompt encourages students to form complete, meaningful sentences using correct verb tense and vocabulary. These cards are ideal for building fluency, comprehension, and confidence during English conversation activities.
What’s Included
- 12 What questions
- 12 When questions
- 12 Where questions
- 12 Why questions
- Full-color and black & white printable files
- 8 conversation cards per page for easy printing
How to Assemble and Use
Print and laminate the cards for durability, then cut them apart and store them on a keyring or in a small box for repeated classroom use. Use them for pair discussions, small group speaking practice, or exit ticket activities. Students can draw a card and answer aloud, or work together to create follow-up questions.
Why Teachers Love It
- Promotes natural conversation in the Present Simple tense
- Encourages critical thinking and full-sentence responses
- Perfect for ESL, ELL, and EFL classrooms
- Reusable, low-prep speaking resource
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Pair It With
Pair these cards with the Present Simple Conversation Question Cards for even more targeted speaking practice using daily routines and common verbs.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
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