Shopping, Fashion & Trends Conversation Starters – ESL Speaking Practice Cards

Get your students confidently speaking about shopping, fashion, style, and consumer trends with this engaging set of 60 conversation starter cards. Perfect for middle school, high school, and adult ESL/EFL learners, these thought-provoking prompts encourage meaningful discussions on personal style, shopping habits, ethical fashion, advertising, and sustainability.

Designed for ESL classrooms, EFL speaking practice, debate clubs, and warm-ups, these cards help learners build fluency, expand vocabulary, and express opinions in real-world contexts. Students will love exploring relatable topics that connect language learning to their everyday lives.

What’s Included?

• 60 conversation starter prompts covering:
  • Shopping Habits & Preferences
  • Fashion & Personal Style
  • Advertising & Consumer Choices
  • Trends & Changing Fashion
  • Ethical Shopping & Sustainability
  • School Uniforms & Dress Codes
• Print Format: Cards print 6 per page (easy prep, cut and go)
• Color + Black & White Options for flexible printing
• Digital Google Slides™ Format – ready-to-use, no prep required

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• ✔️ Relatable & Engaging Topics: Students love discussing fashion, shopping, and current trends
• ✔️ Encourages Speaking & Debate: Promotes opinions, critical thinking, and personal storytelling
• ✔️ Flexible Use: Great for warm-ups, pair work, small groups, or whole-class discussions
• ✔️ No Prep Needed: Just print, cut, and start talking

Pair It With

For more real-world ESL discussion practice, pair these cards with the Food & Drinks Conversation Question Cards, which encourage students to share their favorite meals, dining habits, and cultural traditions around food.

Also available on TpT: Shopping, Fashion & Trends Conversation Starter Cards – Speaking Practice