Tired of trying to get your English Learning community talking? 'Caption This' posts are the perfect way to break the ice and spark creativity. Use these ready-made templates to inspire laughter, learning, and active participation.
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Caption This posts leverage humor and imagination, making English practice feel fun and low-pressure. The playful format encourages members to experiment with language in a creative way, helping them build confidence as they try new words or expressions. By inviting users to caption images, you shift the focus from correctness to communication, which is key for language learners.
These prompts also build community by inviting shared laughter and inside jokes. When learners see others participating, they are more likely to join in, reducing the fear of making mistakes. This format works especially well because it taps into visual learning, allowing members to connect words with images, reinforcing vocabulary and context.
Look at this picture. What would you say if you were in it? Caption this!
💡 Example: "Look at this picture of a cat reading a book. What would you say if you were in it? Caption this!"
Write a funny caption for this image using at least one new vocabulary word.
💡 Example: "Write a funny caption for this image of a squirrel with glasses using at least one new vocabulary word."
Imagine this scene is from a movie. What is the character saying? Caption this!
💡 Example: "Imagine this scene of a dog in a hat is from a movie. What is the character saying? Caption this!"
Give this picture a title and a funny caption.
💡 Example: "Give this picture of a penguin with an umbrella a title and a funny caption."
What do you think is happening in this picture? Add a caption below.
💡 Example: "What do you think is happening in this picture of two students high-fiving? Add a caption below."
Use a phrasal verb in your caption for this image.
💡 Example: "Use a phrasal verb in your caption for this image of a cat jumping off a table."
Caption this photo using an idiom you recently learned.
💡 Example: "Caption this photo of a busy street using an idiom you recently learned."
What would you write as a speech bubble for this character?
💡 Example: "What would you write as a speech bubble for this character waving at a bus?"
If this picture was a meme, what would the top and bottom text say?
💡 Example: "If this picture was a meme, what would the top and bottom text say? (Image: dog looking surprised)"
Describe this scene in just five words.
💡 Example: "Describe this scene in just five words. (Image: students running in the rain)"
Make up a conversation between the people in this photo.
💡 Example: "Make up a conversation between the people in this photo of two friends laughing."
What word best describes this picture?
💡 Example: "What word best describes this picture of a child jumping in a puddle?"
Write a caption using a simile.
💡 Example: "Write a caption using a simile for this image of a cat stretching."
Imagine you are the person in this photo. What are you thinking?
💡 Example: "Imagine you are the person in this photo of someone holding a trophy. What are you thinking?"
Can you think of a pun for this image?
💡 Example: "Can you think of a pun for this image of a banana on a skateboard?"
Write a short caption using only the present continuous tense.
💡 Example: "Write a short caption using only the present continuous tense for this image of students studying."
What might this animal be saying if it could talk?
💡 Example: "What might this animal be saying if it could talk? (Image: parrot eating a cracker)"
Turn this image into a joke. Share your punchline!
💡 Example: "Turn this image into a joke. Share your punchline! (Image: teacher looking at a stack of papers)"
Use an adjective and an adverb in your caption.
💡 Example: "Use an adjective and an adverb in your caption for this image of a cat running quickly."
Create a caption using a question.
💡 Example: "Create a caption using a question. (Image: student looking confused)"
Caption this using a phrase with 'get'.
💡 Example: "Caption this using a phrase with 'get'. (Image: child getting ready for school)"
If this picture had a hashtag, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If this picture had a hashtag, what would it be? (Image: friends cheering)"
Write a caption using an expression for surprise.
💡 Example: "Write a caption using an expression for surprise for this image of a student winning a prize."
Imagine this image is from your favorite story. What is happening?
💡 Example: "Imagine this image is from your favorite story. What is happening? (Image: dragon reading a book)"
Write a caption using at least two colors.
💡 Example: "Write a caption using at least two colors for this image of a rainbow umbrella."
Use a word you just learned in your caption.
💡 Example: "Use a word you just learned in your caption for this image of a bustling market."
If you could add one thing to this picture, what would it be? Caption it.
💡 Example: "If you could add one thing to this picture of a dog on a skateboard, what would it be? Caption it."
Describe this scene as if you are telling a friend about it.
💡 Example: "Describe this scene as if you are telling a friend about it. (Image: picnic in the park)"
Write a caption that includes a time of day.
💡 Example: "Write a caption that includes a time of day for this image of a sunrise over mountains."
Caption this picture using a rhyming phrase.
💡 Example: "Caption this picture using a rhyming phrase. (Image: cat with a hat)"
What would you say to make this image go viral?
💡 Example: "What would you say to make this image of a dancing dog go viral?"
Write a caption using future tense.
💡 Example: "Write a caption using future tense for this image of a student packing a backpack."
Describe this picture without using the word 'the'.
💡 Example: "Describe this picture without using the word 'the'. (Image: two kids sharing an ice cream)"
Caption this using a word that starts with the same letter as your name.
💡 Example: "Caption this using a word that starts with the same letter as your name. (Image: smiling sun)"
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see this picture?
💡 Example: "What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see this picture of students on a field trip?"
Use an interjection in your caption.
💡 Example: "Use an interjection in your caption for this image of a dog jumping into water."
Imagine this is a scene from a cartoon. Write a caption in cartoon style.
💡 Example: "Imagine this is a scene from a cartoon. Write a caption in cartoon style for this image of a cat chasing a butterfly."
Write a caption that could be used as a headline for a news story.
💡 Example: "Write a caption that could be used as a headline for a news story for this image of a student winning a spelling bee."
Caption this using a phrase you learned from a song.
💡 Example: "Caption this using a phrase you learned from a song for this image of friends dancing."
Write a caption for this image in the form of a question.
💡 Example: "Write a caption for this image in the form of a question. (Image: student opening a mysterious box)"
Use at least one word from our weekly vocabulary list in your caption.
💡 Example: "Use at least one word from our weekly vocabulary list in your caption for this image of a family at dinner."
To use these templates, simply select one and pair it with a fun or intriguing image. Post in your forum, group, or chat, and invite members to share their best captions. Rotate between different image themes to keep interest high. Encourage responses by liking or commenting on captions, and consider highlighting the most creative ones. For added engagement, you can run mini-contests or polls on the best captions.
Since these templates are for all platforms, be sure to format images and captions to fit the visual and text guidelines of your chosen platform. Use engaging visuals that display well on both mobile and desktop. Tag or mention members to encourage participation, and use reactions or polls where available to highlight popular captions.
Design 'Caption This' posts that include images or scenarios where learners are likely to use tricky grammar points, such as subject-verb agreement or prepositions. Prompt users to write captions focusing on those grammar structures, and follow up with feedback highlighting correct and incorrect grammar usage. This turns engagement into a learning opportunity tailored to frequent learner challenges.
Choose photos or illustrations that naturally encourage the use of descriptive adjectives, phrasal verbs, or idioms. You can specify in your prompt that captions must include a new word from a recent lesson or a particular word family. After submissions, highlight creative vocabulary usage to reinforce new language and broaden learners’ active vocabulary.
Offer two or three optional targets in your post, such as 'Use a simple sentence,' 'Try using the past tense,' or 'Include an idiom.' This scaffolding lets beginners participate with basic captions while challenging advanced learners to use more complex sentence structures, making the activity inclusive and educational for all levels.
Absolutely. Select images that depict situations tied to specific English-speaking cultures—like holidays, gestures, or traditions. Ask learners to caption these with culturally appropriate idioms, greetings, or context-specific language, then use the comment section to explain any cultural references and their relevance, increasing both language and intercultural competence.
Focus on positive reinforcement by highlighting what each learner did well. For corrections, use the sandwich method: praise, correction with explanation, and encouragement. You might also do a community highlight post, showcasing excellent examples and gently explaining common errors, so feedback is public but supportive and anonymous if needed.
Prompt learners to write captions with a specific focus, such as making a joke, using a metaphor, or conveying a particular mood (e.g., excitement or sarcasm). Afterward, discuss how these captions achieve (or miss) their intended effect, giving examples of humor and tone in native English usage. This helps learners develop pragmatic and stylistic skills that go beyond literal translation.
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