100+ Conversation Questions for the ESL / EFL Classroom
There’s a list of 100+ conversation questions for the ESL/EFL classroom, grouped by themes to make them more organized and practical for classroom use:
Personal and Daily Life
- What is your favorite thing to do on weekends?
- What time do you usually wake up?
- Do you prefer tea or coffee? Why?
- What is your daily routine?
- What is your favorite meal of the day?
- Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town?
- What do you usually do after school/work?
- Do you like to exercise? Why or why not?
- What is your favorite hobby?
- Do you have a pet? If not, would you like one?
Family and Relationships
- How many people are in your family?
- Do you have siblings? What are they like?
- What do you like most about your parents?
- How do you usually spend time with your family?
- Do you have a best friend? How did you meet them?
- What qualities do you look for in a friend?
- How do you celebrate special occasions with your family?
- What is the most important thing in a relationship?
- Do you prefer spending time with family or friends?
- Have you ever had a family reunion?
Travel and Adventure
- Have you ever traveled to another country? Where?
- What is your dream travel destination?
- Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? Why?
- What was the best trip you’ve ever taken?
- Have you ever traveled alone? How was it?
- What do you usually pack for a trip?
- Do you prefer traveling by plane, train, or car?
- Have you ever tried adventure sports like scuba diving or skydiving?
- What is the first thing you do when you arrive in a new place?
- What is the most interesting place you have visited?
School and Learning
- What was your favorite subject in school? Why?
- Who was your favorite teacher and why?
- Do you prefer studying alone or with a group?
- What do you find difficult about learning English?
- What is the best way to improve your English?
- Do you enjoy learning new things? Why or why not?
- What skill would you like to learn in the future?
- Have you ever taken an online course? How was it?
- What is the most interesting book you’ve read recently?
- Do you like doing homework? Why or why not?
Entertainment and Hobbies
- What is your favorite movie? Why?
- Do you like reading books? What kind of books do you enjoy?
- Who is your favorite singer or band?
- Do you prefer watching TV shows or movies? Why?
- What is your favorite sport to play or watch?
- How do you usually spend your free time?
- Do you enjoy playing video games? What is your favorite game?
- Have you ever been to a live concert? How was it?
- What kind of music do you listen to when you feel happy?
- Do you like drawing or painting?
Food and Cooking
- What is your favorite food?
- Can you cook? What is your best dish?
- What food would you like to try but haven’t yet?
- Do you prefer sweet or spicy food?
- What is a traditional dish from your country?
- Do you enjoy eating out or cooking at home?
- Have you ever eaten street food? How was it?
- What is your favorite dessert?
- Do you prefer healthy food or junk food? Why?
- Have you ever tried a food you didn’t like?
Holidays and Celebrations
- What is your favorite holiday? Why?
- How do you celebrate your birthday?
- What is the most important holiday in your country?
- Do you like giving or receiving gifts?
- Have you ever celebrated a holiday in another country?
- What is your favorite part of a holiday celebration?
- What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
- Do you decorate your house for holidays?
- What holiday would you like to learn more about?
- Have you ever planned a surprise party?
Dreams and Goals
- What is your dream job?
- Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
- What is one goal you want to achieve this year?
- If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
- What motivates you to work hard?
- Do you believe in setting long-term goals? Why or why not?
- Who inspires you the most?
- What is one skill you want to master?
- If you won the lottery, what would you do?
- What makes you feel successful?
Technology and Gadgets
- Do you prefer using a smartphone or a laptop? Why?
- What is your favorite app?
- How often do you use social media?
- Do you think technology makes life easier or harder?
- What gadget can’t you live without?
- Have you ever bought something online? How was the experience?
- Do you prefer texting or calling? Why?
- What do you usually do on the internet?
- Do you play games on your phone?
- How do you feel about AI and robots?
Environment and Nature
- What is your favorite season? Why?
- Do you enjoy spending time in nature?
- How can we protect the environment?
- Have you ever gone camping? How was it?
- What is your favorite outdoor activity?
- Do you like animals? Which is your favorite?
- What can we do to reduce pollution?
- Have you ever planted a tree or a garden?
- Do you prefer sunny or rainy days?
- What is your favorite natural place to visit?
Hypothetical and Fun Questions
- If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
- What would you do if you could live underwater?
- If you could meet one famous person, who would it be?
- What would you do if you woke up as a bird?
- If you could time travel, where would you go?
- What would you do if you found a treasure chest?
- If you were invisible for a day, what would you do?
- What three things would you take to a deserted island?
- If you could switch lives with anyone, who would it be?
- What would you wish for if you found a magic lamp?
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