Esl Conversation Topics

The conversation questions span a wide variety of conversation topics. Everything from journalism to dieting. Perfect for getting some interesting conversations started! As time goes by we’ll probably add more topics and conversation questions but this is what we’ve got so far. Take a look and see if there is a topic you are interested in.

In this English lesson you will learn how to ask basic questions and how to answer them. There are a number of expressions which we can use to ask questions, asking questions is the best way to practice English conversation. In this English lesson the topics covered are

In this English lesson you will learn asking over 100 basic questions and how to answer them. You would learn asking questions related to, personal information, Introducing yourself and saying hello, Shopping related questions, Questions with the word like and asking for someone’s opinion and suggestion.

These questions would help you to keep the conversation going. So, let’s begin.

• Personal information questions
• Introducing yourself and saying hello
• Shopping questions
• Asking something specific questions
• Questions using the word ‘Like’
• Asking for an opinion & Suggestions

Each of these topics have several examples of questions and sometimes shows how to ask for other things with the same question.

Personal Information questions

What’s your name?
My name’s Jacob

Where are you from?
I’m from London

Where do you come from?
I come from London

That’s another way of asking the question, where are you from?

What is your surname?
Brown

What is your family name?
My family name is Brown.

This is another way of asking someone’s surname. Family name and surname mean the same thing.

What’s your first name?
My first name is John.

What’s your address?
I stay at, 13 United Street.

Where do you live?
I live in England.

What’s your telephone number?
My number is 845 676

What’s your email address?

You can email me at john@gmail.com

How old are you?
Thirty-eight.

I’m Thirty-eight years old.

When and where were you born?
I was born in 1974 in London.

Are you married?
No am single
Yes, I am married

What’s your marital status?
I’m married.

What do you do? or What’s your job?
I’m an English teacher.

I teach English at the High School.

Where did you go ?
I went shopping with a friend.

What did you buy?
We bought some new clothes on sale.

Where were you?
I was in London for the weekend.

Have you got a car / job / house / etc.?
Yes, I’ve got a hatch back.
Yes, I drive a sedan.

A hatch back car has a full width door at the back end, that opens upwards to provide easy access for loading.

A sedan car is a four-door vehicle that often seats four to five people and has characteristics such as a closed roof.

Have you got a house?
No, I live in a flat.

Have you got any children?
Yes, I’ve got three children – two boys and a daughter.
No, not yet.

Can you play tennis?
Yes, I can play Tennis.

No, I play football.

Can you speak English?
No, I can’t speak Chinese.

Yes, I can. But I am not fluent, I am learning to speak English.

Could you speak English when you were five years old?
Yes, I could speak English when I was five years old.

No, I couldn’t. English is not my native language.

Introducing Yourself and Saying Hello

How do you do?
How do you do. Pleased to meet you.

How are you?
Fine, thanks. And you?

Shopping questions

How can I help you?

May I help you?
Yes. I’m looking for a sweater.

No thanks, I am just looking around.

Can I try it on?
Sure, the changing rooms are over there.

Have you got something bigger?
Certainly, we’ve got larger sizes as well.

How much does it cost? How much is it?
This shirt is for 50$

How would you like to pay?
I would like to pay by cash.

Can I pay by credit card?
Certainly. We accept all the major cards.

Asking Something Specific questions

What’s that?
It’s a smart watch.

What time is it?
It’s one o’clock.

May I open the window?
Certainly. It’s very hot in the office today!

Is there a bakery near here?
Yes. There is a bakery nearby, take the next corner and it’s next to the bank.

Where is the nearest bank?
The nearest bank is on united street.

Who wrote this article?
Michelle wrote this article “The Sun Also Rises”.

Is there any rice?
Yes, there’s a lot of rice left.

Are there any sandwiches?
No, there aren’t any sandwiches left.

Is this your book?
No, I think it’s his book.

Whose is that?
It’s Henry. My sisters fiance

Questions using the word ‘Like’

What do you like to do on weekends?
I like playing cricket, reading and listening to pop music.

What does she look like?
She’s tall and slim with blonde hair.

What would you like to eat?
I’d like a burger, chips and soda.

What is it like?
It’s an interesting country many things to see and do.

What’s the weather like?
It’s raining heavily at the moment.

Would you like some coffee?
Yes, thank you. I’d like some coffee.

Would you like something to drink?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of coffee and some cake?

Asking for an Opinion

What’s it about?
It’s about a young girl who has many adventures.

What do you think about this book?
I think the book is very interesting.

Is it difficult to prepare for IELTS?
It’s not if your practice well.

What are your views on Donald Trump as the America’s President?

That’s a good question, well I am speechless.

How was the movie?
It was very interesting. You should watch it.

How do you feel about Clara?
Clara is quite friendly and helpful.

Suggestions

How aboutI pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the airport?

Great. I’ll see you then.

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how aboutsome lunch?

Yeah! Sure, I am hungry.

Why don’tyou take some time out and rest?

That’s a good idea.

What shall we do this evening?
Let’s go see a movie.

Why don’t we go out visit some old friends this afternoon?
Yes, that sounds like a great idea.

I have nothing to wear to the party.

You couldwear your Blue jacket and black shoes.

100 Conversation Questions

1. What is something you've never done but would like to try to do?
2. What is something you've tried but would never do again?
3. Are you a hoarder or saver?
4. Are you usually early, late, or on time?
5. What is your best skill/talent?

6. What do you like least about living in your city/town?
7. What do you like most about living in your city/town?
8. Do you usually break the rules or follow them?
9. Are you a leader or a follower?
10. Do you wake up by yourself, to an alarm, music, or have someone else wake you up?
11. Are you more of a spontaneous or structured person?
12. How would your friends and family describe you?
13. How have your goals changed as you've gotten older?
14. Describe your dream house to me.
15. What's the best thing to do on a hot summer day?
16. What's the best thing to do on a cold winter day?
17. What is your favorite smell?
18. Do you prefer to receive money or an actual gift?
19. What is your favorite day of the year?
20. Are you messy or organized?
21. Are you a heavy or a light sleeper?
22. Do you smile for pictures?
23. Do you wear slippers at home?
24. Do you remember the last dream you had?
25. How have you changed since you were a kid?
26. Do you untie your sneakers before taking them off?

27. What are three websites that you visit daily?
28. What are three smart phone apps that you can't live without?
29. How do you keep up to date with the news?
30. What was the last picture you took on your phone?
31. How often do you use your phone?
32. What technology or business do you think will be obsolete within the next 10 years?

33. What is your morning routine like?
34. What is your evening routine like?
35. What is the first thing that you think of in the morning?
36. What is the last thing that you think of before you go to sleep?

37. If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do?
38. If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would that be?
39. If you could invent a holiday, what would it be?
40. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it?
41. If you had to give up one of your five senses, which one would it be and why?
42. What would you do if you won the lottery?
43. If you became president, what is the first thing you would do?
44. What would you do if you couldn't use the internet or watch TV for a month?
45. If you could try out any job for one week, what job would you choose to try?
46. If you were the opposite gender for one day, what would you do?
47. If you could eliminate one thing that you did everyday, what would it be?
48. If you could spend one hour with any living person, who would it be and what would you choose to do?

49. Did you have any nicknames growing up?
50. What is the worst injury you've had.
51. What jobs have you worked at?

52. What is the latest you stayed up until this past week?
53. What is the earliest you woke up this past week?
54. What are your favorite and least favorite parts of your week?
55. What did you learn in this past week?

56. What do you think your life will look like in 10 years?
57. What would you like to do when you retire?
58. What age do you want to live to?

59. After a long day, do you prefer to hang out with friends or spend time alone?
60. What is your favorite brand?
61. What do you like to do to celebrate your birthday?
62. What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
63. What do you like to spend your money on?
64. Do you prefer to relax in your free time or do something active?
65. Do you shower in the morning or at night? Why?
66. What is your favorite party/board game?
67. Do you prefer to wear fashionable clothes or comfortable clothes?

68. What's your favorite comfort food?
69. Do you prefer to eat at home or eat out?
70. What food do you like to snack on?

71. What is your favorite dessert?
72. Do you prefer sweet or salty snacks?
73. If someone you were trying to impress was coming over to your home for dinner, what would you make for them?
74. What was your worst restaurant experience?
75. What's your favorite non-alcoholic drink?
76. How important is the decor of a restaurant to you?

77. What type of movies do you like to watch?
78. Would you rather watch or play sports?
79. What do you use to listen to music?

80. Do you prefer to travel or stay close to home?
81. When going on a vacation, would you prefer to join a tour or plan out everything by yourself?
82. What's your favorite thing about going on vacation?
83. What's your least favorite thing about going on vacation?
84. Have you ever gone on vacation by yourself?
85. What do you like to do when you go to the beach?

86. Do you prefer to have many friends or just a few close ones?
87. Do you have a big family?
88. What is the first thing that you notice about someone of the opposite gender?
89. What do you look for in a girl/guy?
90. What qualities do you value most in a friend?
91. What is the first thing that you notice when meeting someone new?

92. What do you think the best invention is?
93. What is your favorite place to be?
94. Tell me your best advice?
95. Have you ever been to ConversationStarters.com? (shameless plug)
96. If you could learn any skill, what would it be?
97. What is the meaning of your name?
98. Do you believe in luck or do you believe that people make their own luck?
99. What is your favorite conversation starter?
100. If money was not an issue, what would you do with your life?