Storytelling is something everyone does, even if they don’t think of themselves as a storyteller. These questions get students talking about the stories they love, the ones they grew up with, and what makes a story worth sharing. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is […]

History gives students a chance to connect the past to their own lives and cultures, which usually leads to some great discussion. These questions cover major events, historical figures, and how the past still shapes the world today. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is […]

Law and justice touch on fairness, rules, and how societies handle right and wrong, topics students tend to have strong opinions about. Good for sparking debate and practicing language around obligation, opinion, and hypotheticals. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom […]

Everyone has to deal with errands and services, from getting a haircut to navigating a government office, which makes this a natural topic for real conversation. Questions range from simple routines and personal experiences to bigger debates about tipping, automation, and what we lose when local businesses disappear. Questions are organized by level from beginner […]

Social issues give students something real to argue about: poverty, inequality, healthcare, discrimination, mental health. These are topics they’ve all encountered in some form. The questions work across levels, from simple observations about their own communities to deeper debates about why these problems exist and who should fix them. Questions are organized by level from […]

This topic gives students a chance to talk about where they come from, their childhood, their family, and the experiences that shaped them. It works especially well in mixed-nationality classes, where the differences in backgrounds naturally spark curiosity and real conversation. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all […]

Students rarely run out of things to say on this one; ghosts, UFOs, superstitions, cryptids, government cover-ups, deja vu, and more give everyone something to react to, regardless of whether they’re a believer or a skeptic. It’s a great topic for mixed levels because the conversation naturally moves from sharing personal experiences at lower levels […]

Politics can be a sensitive topic, but that’s exactly what makes it so good for conversation class — students usually have opinions and are willing to share them. These questions range from local government and voting to bigger debates about leadership, fairness, and how society should be run. Questions are organized by level from beginner […]

Working in another country brings up a mix of practical challenges and personal growth, which makes it a rich topic for discussion at higher levels. These questions cover everything from visa stress and culture shock to the rewards of building a career far from home. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A […]

Studying in another country is a rich topic that sparks real conversation: students often have strong opinions or big dreams about it. Works well for discussing education, culture shock, and personal goals. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the […]