Holidays are perfect for learning about cultural differences and traditions. These questions give students a chance to share their own experiences and compare celebrations from 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 page. Beginner (A1-A2) What […]
Travel
Travel is one of those topics where everyone has something to share, whether it’s a childhood trip or a dream destination. Good for practicing past experiences and future plans in a natural way. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of […]
Comparatives
Which is worse for your health, smoking or drinking? Which is harder, math or English? Is it better to be rich and dumb or poor and smart? Is it better to be rich and ugly or poor and beautiful/handsome? Does technology make the world better or worse? Why? Which game is more entertaining, Tetris or […]
Superlatives
Who is the best looking celebrity in your country? How about the worst looking celebrity? Who is the craziest famous person you know about? What restaurant has the most delicious food you have ever eaten? What is the best song ever? Who is the greatest baseball player? Who is the most skilled soccer player? Who […]
Equatives
Are iPhones as good as Android phones? Are PC games as fun as console games? Is watching a movie at home as good as watching it in the theatre? Is (city in your country) as entertaining as (city in your country)? Is (country’s food) as delicious as (country’s food)? Is (singer/group) as talented as (singer/group)? […]
Participial Adjectives
What kind of things do you find exciting? When was the last time you were terrified? Have you heard about any surprising news or gossip recently? What is the most thrilling thing you have ever done? What do you do when you are bored? What would be the most satisfying job for you? What is […]
Quantifiers
When you go shopping what do you usually buy? Talk about the quantity of each thing you buy. Can you ever have too much money? What is something you have too much of? How much free time do you have? How many planets do you think have life on them? What is something that you […]
Adverbs of Manner
How fast do you eat? Do you think bus drivers and taxi drivers in your city drive well or badly? Do you sing well? Have you ever met someone who eats very loudly? What is something that you do very cautiously? Do you work hard at studying? What is something you do quickly? What is […]
Too Enough
Have you ever eaten too much food? What age is old enough to serve in the military? What age is old enough to buy cigarettes and alcohol? Is the Korean government’s age limits too low or too high? Have you ever felt like you were not smart enough to do something? Have you ever felt […]
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? […]
Future
Everyone has plans, dreams, and worries about what’s coming next. These questions cover everything from personal goals and career plans to bigger questions about technology, society, and how the world might change. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the […]
Already, Ever, Yet
People have many goals in life. What are some goals you have already accomplished? What are some goals you want to accomplish, but haven’t accomplished yet? Have you ever done something that you were really proud of? Have you ever done something really nice for someone else? Think of some more have you ever questions […]
Meeting New People
Meeting new people is something your students actually do in class, so this topic has built-in relevance. These questions cover first impressions, small talk strategies, and the social dynamics of making connections in different contexts. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the […]
Luxury Items
Luxury items make for interesting conversations because students have strong opinions about what’s worth spending money on. These questions cover everything from practical purchases to status symbols and the role luxury plays in society. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom […]
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 […]
Jobs
Careers and work are naturally relatable since most students are either working, studying for a job, or thinking about their future. These questions work well for practicing career vocabulary and talking about goals, skills, and workplace culture. Beginner (A1-A2) At what age do you want to retire? What will you do after you stop working? […]
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods are something everyone can talk about, whether they’re describing their current area or comparing it to where they grew up. These questions work well for practicing descriptive language and discussing community life. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of […]
Customs
Customs and traditions are great conversation starters because everyone has something different to share. These questions help students compare cultural practices and explain what’s normal in their own countries. 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) […]
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 […]
Used To
What is a food that you used to hate but now you like? Who used to be your hero when you were young? Did you use to have a pet? Did you use to get good grades in high school? What used to be your favorite game to play? Where did you use to play when […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transitions
What was your best memory from when you were a child? What is your earliest memory? Which was better for you: elementary school, junior high school or high school? Why? Did you study hard in high school? How would you change your life if you could? Starting university was a big transition. What are some […]
Choices
Everyone makes choices every day, from simple preferences to life-changing decisions. These questions explore how we decide, what influences our choices, and those moments when picking the right path isn’t easy. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. […]
Cities
Cities make for rich classroom discussions because students usually have strong opinions about urban life. These questions cover practical topics like transportation and housing alongside bigger issues like urban planning and what makes a city livable. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at […]
Challenges
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 something your friends or family think is easy, but you think is hard? What makes it difficult for you? Do you like to try new foods, or […]
Infinitives of Purpose
Finish this sentence with an infinitive of purpose: I stole a car… I got into a fight… I walked to the store… I went to a club… I learned to play the guitar… I ran from class to my house… I pretended I was sick… I yelled as loud as I could… I jumped into […]
How Questions
How well do you play video games? How tall are your parents? How tall are you? How impatient are you? How hard do you work in your classes? How greedy are you? How good is your mother’s cooking? How mature/childish are you? How big do you want your apartment to be when you get married? […]
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 […]