English Conversation Questions: Food & Cooking | ESL & EFL Speaking Activity

Get your students talking with this set of 60 Food & Cooking Conversation Starter Cards designed to spark engaging discussions about eating habits, favorite meals, cooking skills, restaurants, international cuisine, and food trends. Perfect for middle school, high school, and adult learners, these open-ended prompts help students build vocabulary, improve fluency, and practice expressing opinions around one of the most relatable topics—food.

These ESL/EFL speaking cards are ideal for conversation clubs, debate activities, nutrition or hospitality courses, and cultural lessons. They encourage students to share personal experiences, compare food traditions, and think critically about healthy eating, sustainability, and the future of food.

What’s Included?

• 60 printable conversation question cards covering:
  • General Food & Eating Habits
  • Cooking & Kitchen Skills
  • Healthy Eating & Nutrition
  • Fast Food & Restaurants
  • International Cuisine & Cultural Foods
  • Food Trends & The Future of Food
• Print & Digital Formats:
  • Cards print six per page for easy cutting and prep
  • Includes color and black-and-white options
  • Google Slides™ version for no-prep, digital learning

Flexible Use:

• Warm-ups, icebreakers, and partner discussions
• Small group activities and debates
• Speaking practice in ESL, EFL, nutrition, and hospitality classes
• Writing prompts for journals or essays

Why Teachers Love These Conversation Cards:

• They’re ready-to-use, versatile, and highly engaging. With both printable and digital formats, they’re perfect for in-person and online classrooms.

Pair it with: For even more engaging speaking practice, try the ESL Conversation Card Mega Bundle, which includes 960 prompts across 16 real-world themes like ethics, technology, environment, and social life.

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