Entrepreneurship gets students talking about business, risk-taking, and innovation. These questions work well for discussing both famous success stories and the practical challenges of starting something new. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. Beginner (A1-A2) Do you […]
Animals
Animals usually bring out personal stories and strong opinions. These questions range from pets and favorites to wildlife conservation and our changing relationship with the natural world. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. Beginner (A1-A2) What is […]
Past Passive
What is the most important ancient monument in your country? What was it used for? What is your country’s most famous painting? Who was it painted by? What is the most important ancient artifact in your country? What was it used for? What do you think the Nazca lines were used for? What is your […]
Fast Food
Almost everyone has opinions about fast food, whether they love it or avoid it. These questions work well for discussing habits, health debates, and cultural differences in what counts as quick eating. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the […]
Restaurants
Everyone has restaurant stories: favorite places, terrible service, or meals worth remembering. These questions work well for practicing ordering vocabulary, describing experiences, and discussing how dining out culture varies around the world. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the […]
Memory
Memory is surprisingly personal, students share childhood stories, compare how they remember things, and debate whether phones are making our memory better or worse. Great for practicing past tense and getting students talking about their own experiences. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available […]
Brains
The brain is something students are curious about but may not have talked about much in English. These questions cover everything from memory and learning to bigger questions about consciousness and how our brains shape who we are. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is […]
Adjectives: ‘-ed’ and ‘-ing’
When was the last time you were terrified? What is the most thrilling thing you have ever done? What school subject is interesting? What is one of the most exciting jobs you can think of? How about one of the most boring jobs? What is something relaxing you do when you are stressed? Who is […]
Present Continuous
What are you doing this year to improve yourself? What do you think your best friend is doing right now? Are you reading any interesting books these days? Which ones? What TV shows are you watching now? Think of your favorite celebrity. What do you think they are doing right now? Who are you hanging […]
How Often Questions
How often do you order delivery food? How often do you run? How often do you eat junk food? How often do you drink? How often do you travel? How often do you visit your family? How often do you eat vegetables? How often do you go to the dentist? How often do you lift […]
Adverbs of Frequency
What is something you always do when you study for a test? What is something you usually do in your free time? Where do you often go in summer? Where do you sometimes go with your friends? What is something you never do around your parents? What do you usually do in the morning to […]
Natural Disasters
Natural disasters bring up personal experiences, cultural differences in preparedness, and some strong opinions about safety and risk. Students usually have stories to share, and the topic works well for practicing past tense descriptions and hypothetical scenarios. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available […]
Health
Health is something everyone can relate to and has opinions about. These questions cover daily habits, medical experiences, and different approaches to staying healthy. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. Beginner (A1-A2) How often do you exercise? […]
Cooking
Everyone has some relationship with cooking, whether they love it or avoid it. These questions range from simple preferences about favorite dishes to bigger conversations about food traditions, cooking skills, and how our relationship with food is changing. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is […]
Music
Music is one of those topics where everyone has something to say, whether it’s about favorite artists or how streaming has changed the industry. These questions cover everything from listening habits and live music to the cultural and philosophical side of how we make and consume music. Questions are organized by level from beginner to […]
Phrasal Verbs
How do you help out your friends and family? What time do you usually get up? Do you wish you could get up earlier or later? Have you ever been picked up by a crazy taxi driver? Can you set up a computer? Do you talk your friends into doing bad things? Is there anything you turned down but now […]
Real Conditional – Present
If your friend forgets your birthday, what do you do? If you see a homeless person on the street, do you give them money? Why or why not? If your friend lies to you and you find out, what do you do? If you fail an important test, what do you do? If you get […]
Real Conditional – Future
What will/can/might/ happen… … if you get into a fight? … if you get arrested? … if we don’t stop polluting? … if the world’s population keeps increasing? … if computers become more intelligent than humans? …if you learn to speak English perfectly? What will/can/might you do… …if you can’t get to sleep tonight? […]
Passive Voice
What is imported by your country? What is exported by your country? What do you think is the most popular luxury item in your country? Who is it made by? What do you think expensive perfume is made from? Who are the best electronics made by? Who are the most expensive cars made by? What […]
Remedies
Everyone’s got a home remedy they swear by, whether it’s grandma’s chicken soup or some herbal tea. These questions explore natural treatments, traditional medicine, and what people trust when they’re not feeling well. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of […]
Present Perfect
Ask your group if they have seen some of your favorite movies. Have you ever drastically changed your hair style or clothing style in a short time? Have you ever shot a gun? Have you ever ridden an animal? Where have you traveled? What sports have you played? Where is the best place you have […]
Simple Present
What are some activities you like to do? What are some good habits that you have? What are some things you do every day? Do you have any bad habits? What is something you should do every day but don’t? What is something you eat almost every day? What do you do at your job? […]
Food
Food is one of those topics that gets everyone talking. These questions cover everything from favorite dishes to cultural traditions around eating. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. Beginner (A1-A2) What is your favorite snack? What do […]
Advice
Everyone has experience giving and receiving advice, which makes this topic accessible for all levels. Good for practicing modal verbs and hypothetical situations. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. Beginner (A1-A2) How can I… What / Who […]