Earth Day and Environment: Debates & Conversation Starters ESL ELA ELL

Spark meaningful conversations this Earth Day with these engaging "Environment Debate Cards" for ESL learners!

Designed specifically for English Teachers (ESL, ELL, EFL), these no-prep, print-and-go speaking cards help learners explore real-world topics like Earth Day, climate change, sustainability, and the natural environment.

Ideal for ESL classrooms, these cards encourage critical thinking, expand vocabulary, and develop speaking fluency in a fun and thought-provoking way.

Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C1), this resource is suitable for both teens and adults and can be used in online and in-person classes. Whether you’re looking for a warm-up, a full lesson, or even writing prompts, these versatile cards are a must-have for any English teacher preparing to discuss the environment.

What you’ll get:

• 80 unique debate questions on environmental topics
• Fully animated PowerPoint version (mostly non-editable)
• Printable PDF (A4):
• Colour and black & white versions
• 10 questions per page
• Digital PDF version:
• 2 questions per page (ideal for screens)
• PDF list of all questions (A4 format)

Perfect for:

• ESL speaking lessons
• Earth Day classroom activities
• Environmental awareness projects
• Debate club or workshops
• Writing assignments and prompts
• Warm-up or filler activities
• Discussion and fluency practice
• Cambridge exam preparation (FCE/CAE)
• Online and in-person teaching

Resource details:

• ESL Level: B1 – C1
• Audience: Teenagers and Adults
• Format: PDF and PowerPoint
• Versions: Printable and Digital
• Prep: No preparation needed

Teaching goals:

• Develop environmental and sustainability-related vocabulary
• Practise expressing opinions and making arguments
• Encourage real-life discussion and communication skills
• Strengthen critical thinking and debate strategies
• Promote global awareness and responsible citizenship

Terms of Use:

This product can be used for educational purposes.

It is strictly forbidden to copy, resell or share this activity without written permission from Handy English.

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