This ESL speaking activity features 18 great conversation questions designed to get your ESL students talking and thinking. Ideal for both adult and teen learners, these questions encourage meaningful discussion, build speaking fluency, and help develop real-life communication skills. Use these great conversation questions to energise your lessons and create engaging classroom conversations.

This lesson comes with:

Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes and an answer key.

Student Version – Perfect for sharing via email for online lessons.

This is most suited to B2/C1 level but can be used at B1 level with extra support.

20 minutes +

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Why use our Great Conversation Questions ESL Activity?

Teaching speaking skills through conversation questions is essential for helping students become confident and fluent English speakers. These types of open-ended questions encourage learners to express personal opinions, share experiences, and actively listen to others—skills that are critical for real-life communication. Using great conversation questions in class creates a supportive environment where students can practise natural language, expand their vocabulary, and improve their grammar in context. It also helps reduce speaking anxiety and boosts classroom interaction, making it an effective and enjoyable way to build essential communication skills in any ESL setting.

Try this Great Conversation Questions ESL Activity in class today!

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