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Personality

Describe your personality. What kinds of people do you get along well with? What kinds of personality traits do you hate? How important is personality when you are choosing a spouse? Do all of your friends have similar personalities? What kind of personality traits are best for running a business? What kind of personality should […]

Filed Under: Topics, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Appearance

What is the first thing you notice about a person? What do the clothes someone wears say about that person? Is there a part of your appearance that you are very proud of? (i.e. eyes, fashion sense, hair etc.) What is the most interesting haircut you have seen? Have you ever gone through the entire […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Topics, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Homes

Is your home clean? Are you a very organized person? Do you have a lot of decorations in your home or is it bare? Are you happy with the size of your home? What is your favorite appliance, electronic device, or piece of furniture in your home? If you had $3,000 to improve your home, […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Topics, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Health

What is the best thing to do to stay healthy? What do you think the worst disease to have would be? Do you consider yourself to be healthy? Why? How often do you exercise? What is your diet like? Do you eat mostly fruits and vegetables? What do you think about the health care system […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Pathways 2 Textbook, Top Notch 3, Topics, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Holidays

What is your favorite holiday? Has your favorite holiday changed since you were a kid? On what holiday do people in your country eat a lot of food? Do you give gifts on any holidays? What foreign holidays do you know about? What is the strangest holiday or festival you have heard of? Do you […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Top Notch 3, Topics, Touchstone 2, World English 2 by Larry Pitts

Music

Who are your favorite bands or artists? How often do you listen to music? When was the last time you bought a song or album? Do you usually buy albums online or CD’s from the store? Have you ever illegally downloaded music? Do you think it is okay or not okay to download music illegally? What kind […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Pathways 2 Textbook, Topics, Touchstone 2, Touchstone 3 by Larry Pitts

Travel

Where do you like to go on vacation? Where would you like to go on vacation? Tell your partner about your best travel story. What are some things you always take with you on a trip? Do you prefer package tours or making your own trip? Where did you spend your last vacation? What did […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Top Notch 3, Topics, Touchstone 2, World English 2 by Larry Pitts

Communication

How is communication changing between people? It used to be common to talk to strangers. Do you think it’s okay to talk to people you don’t know? How often do you start up a conversation with people you don’t know? Think about how your Grandmother talks with people. Is it the same as how you […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Impact Issues 1, Topics, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Small Talk (many random questions)

Do you like pets? Do you have any? What was the last book you read? Do you like to cook? Have you ever lived in another country? Have you ever met a famous person? What do you do in your free time? What kind of food do you prefer eating when you eat out? What […]

Filed Under: Discussion Questions, ESL Textbooks, Icebreakers, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Future

What kind of neighborhood will you live in when you get older? What will cities be like 50 years from now? Think about how these will change (make two or three predictions for each): Transportation Pollution Crime Advertising Buildings Work Shopping Nightlife When will you graduate? How will you use English in the future? Will […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Topics, Touchstone 2, Touchstone 3, World English 2 by Larry Pitts

Neighborhoods

Did you like the neighborhood where you grew up? Where is the best place to eat in your city? Where is there a lot of crime in your city? What is the worst thing a neighborhood can have? Where is the best place to shop in your city? What did you think about your neighbors […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Topics, Touchstone 2, World English 2 by Larry Pitts

Stories

What are the best kinds of stories? (i.e funny stories, ghost stories, amazing stories) Who told you stories when you were a child? What kind of stories did they tell? What are some famous Korean stories? Do they teach the listener/reader something? There are many ways to experience a story. For example: book, movie, TV […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Q: Skills for Success 2 Listening and Speaking, Topics, Touchstone 2 by Larry Pitts

Simple Past

Tell me about your last vacation. Where did you go? What did you do? What did you do for you last birthday? Who was your first crush? What was the last really difficult thing you had to do? What did you eat for you last meal? Who did you meet last week? What did you […]

Filed Under: ESL Textbooks, Grammar, Touchstone 2, World English 2 by Larry Pitts

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