Let’s chat! ESL speaking prompts

My favorite food is…

My favorite animal is…

Do you play a musical instrument?

Do you like coffee or tea more?

You have $500. What do you buy?

Do you like watching T.V. or reading more?

Do you play a sport?

What do you eat for breakfast?

What is your morning routine?

What is your “perfect” day?

What time do you usually go to bed?

Do you like to cook?

What is your favorite holiday?

What country do you want to visit?

What is your favorite book? What is it about?

When is your birthday? What do you do for your birthday?

Something I think is scary is…

Do you like the ocean or mountains?

How do you get to school?

Talk for one minute about: Hair

Talk for one minute about: Shoes

Talk for one minute about: Hats

Talk for one minute about: Exercise

Talk for one minute about: Travel

Talk for one minute about: Fruit

Ask your partner a question with “Where?”

Ask your partner a question with “Who?”

Ask your partner a question with “Do?”

Ask your partner a question with “Can?”

Use “monkey” in a sentence.

Use “car” in a sentence.

Use “shopping” in a sentence.

Use “excited” in a sentence.

Do you have a nickname? What is it?

Who is your favorite singer?

What makes you happy?

Do you like to exercise?

What do you usually do on the weekend?

What do you usually do in the evening?

Are you a morning person?

What is your dream job?

What kinds of movies do you like?

If I had a million dollars ..

If I were invisible, I would ..

What’s one thing you’re really good at?

What makes a good friend?

What are you thankful for?

Describe your clothing style.

Some items in my refrigerator are ..

Adjectives that describe me are ..

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