Boost communication skills with 48 picture-based speaking cards designed to help students practice similarities and differences.
Overview
These Compare and Contrast Speaking Cards are a fun and engaging way for students to build critical thinking, vocabulary, and speaking fluency. Each card contains two images that prompt students to talk about what the pictures have in common and how they are different. Perfect for ESL, EFL, ELL, and elementary classrooms, this activity encourages structured conversation and helps learners expand descriptive language in a natural way.
Whether used as a warm-up, partner activity, or small group game, these cards provide repeated opportunities for targeted speaking practice while reinforcing core vocabulary.
What’s Included
- 48 Compare and Contrast Picture Cards
- Printable PDF – ready to download and use immediately
- Full-color version included
- Suitable for whole-class activities, pairs, or small groups
Digital product only: No physical item will be shipped.
How to Assemble and Use
Print the PDF on cardstock for durability. For long-term classroom use, laminate the cards before cutting them out. Once prepared, these cards can be reused year after year for speaking lessons, vocabulary reviews, or grammar practice. Use them as conversation starters, assessment tools, or in literacy centers to get students talking.
Pair It With
For even more speaking practice, pair these cards with the Conversation Question Cards Bundle . Together, these resources provide hundreds of prompts for fluency, vocabulary, and classroom discussions.
Also available on Teachers Pay Teachers
Compare and Contrast ESL Speaking Cards – Finding Similarities & Differences