ESL CONVERSATION STARTERS - Thanksgiving
By Spill the Teach
Get your intermediate and upper-intermediate ESL students talking this Thanksgiving! These 48 Thanksgiving Speaking Cards are designed for B1-B2 English learners and feature engaging discussion questions about Thanksgiving, food, family traditions, culture, gratitude, and giving. Instead of simple holiday vocabulary questions, these cards encourage students to explain their ideas, share experiences, compare cultures, express opinions, and discuss meaningful topics. Each card includes a follow-up “Why?” question to encourage students to expand their answers and keep the conversation going. 🍁 WHAT'S INCLUDED? • 48 Thanksgiving speaking cards • B1-B2 level discussion questions • Open-ended prompts • Follow-up questions on every card • Questions about Thanksgiving, traditions, food, culture, gratitude, and giving • Printable classroom-friendly design 💬 WAYS TO USE THESE CARDS Perfect for: • Pair discussions • Small-group conversations • Speaking centers • Warm-ups • Lesson fillers • Fast finishers • English clubs • Conversation classes • Thanksgiving lessons • Holiday discussion activities Students simply choose a card, discuss the question, and use the follow-up to develop their ideas further. 🎯 WHY YOU'LL LOVE THEM ✔️ Designed for B1-B2 learners ✔️ Encourages longer, more natural conversations ✔️ Develops fluency and speaking confidence ✔️ Encourages students to explain and justify their ideas ✔️ Includes cultural and reflective questions ✔️ Little to no preparation required
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