Seasons work well because everyone experiences weather and the changing year differently. These questions range from simple preferences to discussions about climate change and cultural traditions. 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 […]
Charity
Charity brings up questions about helping others, community involvement, and personal values. These questions work well for practicing should/would structures and exploring different perspectives on giving. 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 give […]
Cooking
Everyone has some relationship with cooking, whether they love it or avoid it. These questions range from simple preferences about favorite dishes to bigger conversations about food traditions, cooking skills, and how our relationship with food is changing. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is […]
Cloning
Cloning brings up fascinating ethical questions that students love to debate. These questions work well for discussing science, morality, and what-if scenarios at different levels. 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 how […]
Having Children
This topic brings out a lot of personal perspectives and cultural differences. These questions explore everything from family planning to the joys and challenges of raising kids. 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 […]
Learning English
Since your students are literally learning English right now, this topic hits close to home and usually generates honest, engaged conversation. Use these questions to talk about their experiences, challenges, and why they’re sitting in your classroom. Beginner (A1-A2) How are you learning English — at school, with a tutor (private teacher), or on your […]
Cleanliness
Cleanliness habits can be surprisingly personal and cultural. These questions explore everything from daily routines to bigger debates about organization and hygiene standards. 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 the dirtiest job? Would […]
Aliens
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 […]