Everyone has opinions about UFOs and life beyond Earth, which makes this topic reliably engaging. These questions work well for practicing conditionals and hypothetical thinking. 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 know what […]
Dreaming
Dreams are universal but deeply personal, which makes this a great topic for getting students to open up. These questions range from simple sleep habits to deeper discussions about meaning, culture, and the unconscious mind. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the […]
Free Time
Everyone has opinions about how they spend their free time, which makes this topic great for conversation practice. These questions range from simple hobby preferences to deeper discussions about work-life balance and how different cultures value leisure. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available […]
Multiple Intelligences
(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
Intelligence means different things to different people, which makes it a rich topic for conversation. These questions explore everything from learning styles and problem-solving to AI and what makes someone ‘smart.’ Download PDF: Intelligence ESL Conversation Questions PDF Beginner (A1-A2) — ESL Conversation Questions about Intelligence What do you think is the most intelligent animal […]
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
Books bring out personal tastes and memories: childhood favorites, life-changing reads, or just what’s on the nightstand. Good for practicing recommendations and talking about stories in a way that feels natural. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. […]
Movies
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 kind of movies do you like? What’s a good one you’ve seen? Who are your favorite actors? What’s a good movie they’re in? Do you usually watch movies […]
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 […]
Getting a Job
Job hunting is something most students have experienced or will face soon, which makes this topic practical and engaging. These questions cover everything from interview prep to career choices and what makes a good workplace. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the […]