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 […]
Past Ability
What was something that you were really good at when you were a kid but aren’t good at now? What was something that you couldn’t do at all when you were a kid but you can do really well now? When you were younger could you play: soccer? cards? baseball? a musical instrument? basket ball? […]
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 […]
Habits
Everyone has habits, good and bad, which makes this topic highly relatable. These questions work well for discussing routines, self-improvement goals, and the psychology behind why we do what we do. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. […]
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. […]
Would rather
Would you rather live in your home country or live abroad? Would you rather be smart or beautiful / handsome? Would you rather be poor and happy or rich and unhappy? Would you rather marry someone plain with a good personality or someone beautiful without much personality? If war broke out in your country would […]