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
Conspiracy theories are everywhere these days, and students usually have strong opinions about what’s real and what’s nonsense. These questions range from discussing famous theories to examining why people believe in conspiracies and how misinformation spreads. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at […]
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? […]
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 […]
The Five Senses
What is your favorite sense? Give some examples why it is so good. If you had to lose one sense, which would it be? Do you think we have any other senses? (i.e. when you can feel that someone is staring at you even if you can’t see them or ESP) Which sense would you […]
Email is still a major part of work and daily life, so students usually have plenty to talk about. These questions cover everything from email habits and etiquette to spam, organization, and how email compares to newer forms of communication. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the […]
Marriage
Marriage and relationships bring up different perspectives based on culture, age, and personal experience. These questions work well for discussing traditions, expectations, and how views on marriage are changing. 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) […]
Environmental Problems
Environmental issues hit close to home for most students, from local pollution to global climate change. These questions work well for practicing modals, conditionals, and discussing real-world problems and solutions. 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 […]
Disabilities
This topic helps students explore accessibility, inclusion, and how communities support people with disabilities. These questions range from personal experiences to broader discussions about design, technology, and social attitudes. 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) […]
Individuality
Individuality is a great topic for getting students to think about identity and self-expression. These questions explore everything from personal style to conformity and standing out in different social contexts. 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 […]