(Requested by one of our great users) Howard Gardner created the theory of multiple intelligences. The theory says that there are 8 different types of intelligence (logical-mathematical, spatial, linguistic, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic). Can you name two jobs that would be ideal for each intelligence category? Which one do you think you would score […]
Intelligence
Can intelligence be measured? If so, what is the best way to measure it? If not, why not? What is the most intelligent animal? Do you think that intelligence is only based on genetics or can things in a child’s environment boost intelligence? How intelligent do you think you are? Why are very intelligent children […]
Television
About how many hours of TV do you watch every day? What are some of your favorite shows? Do you like any foreign TV shows? What is the funniest show on television? Do you think people watch too much television? Are TV shows getting better or worse? Would you like to be on TV? Do […]
Books
Do you read many books? How often do you read books? Did your parents read to you when you were a child? What are some of the advantages of books vs. movies? How about the disadvantages of books vs. movies? What was the last book you read about? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction books? Do you […]
Movies
What is your favorite genre of movie? Who are some of your favorite actors? What kind of movie is best for a date? Do you cry during movies? What is the best movie you have ever seen? What was the scariest movie you have ever seen? How often do you see movies? Do you usually […]
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 […]
Getting a Job
What is the best way to find a job? What do you think are the five most common questions asked at a job interview? What are some things you should do for a job interview? How about things you shouldn’t do? How is the job market in your country, is it easy or difficult to […]
Water
How much water do you drink every day? How many glasses of water should people drink every day? How long can a person live without drinking any water? How long have you gone without drinking anything? Can you swim? How often do you go swimming? Where is a good place to go swimming near here? […]
Conspiracies and Cover Ups
What are some famous real conspiracies or cover ups? What are some common conspiracy theories? Do you think they will be proven or proven wrong? Do you think that newspapers sometimes cover up events? How often do politicians in your country get in trouble because of cover ups? Do you think it is possible for […]
For and Since and How Long Questions
How long… have you been alive? have you had a cell phone? have you been studying English? do you plan on working? do you want to live? have you lived in your current house or apartment? have you had an email address? have you had your current hairstyle? do you want to study English for? […]