Fun Conversation Starters for ESL Students

Get ready for engaging, interactive conversations with these 32 Work-themed "Would You Rather...?" speaking cards! Each card presents two options, encouraging students to choose and explain their preferences. These easy, fun questions not only spark lively discussions but also help improve critical thinking, speaking fluency, and vocabulary in a fun context.

Recommended: from strong B1  level and for mainly working adults and older teenagers because of the topic

Images on each card help students understand the question easily, while the requirement to justify their answers ensures the complexity of their responses grows with their English proficiency. From simple preferences to more detailed reasoning, these cards will push students to articulate their thoughts clearly and creatively.

The cards are included in two formats; a pdf with small cards that is ideal for printing or a one-card-per-page pdf that you can use as a slideshow in the classroom or with online students.