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ESL Conversation Topics

Adult Conversation Topics

Beginner

  1. Where do you work?
  2. Do you enjoy your job?
  3. Do you use English for your job?
  4. What do you think is the most difficult job in the world?
  5. What do you think is the easiest job in the world?

Intermediate

  1. Describe your favorite pastime/hobby.
  2. What is your favorite day of the year?
  3. If you had more free time, what would you do?
  4. “Time is money.” Do you agree or disagree? Why?
  5. How much sleep do you usually get?

Advanced

  1. What are the 5 most important decisions in a person's life?
  2. What is more important when it comes to a career: salary or satisfaction?
  3. Do you believe that all schools should offer art, drama, music, and athletics? Why or why not?
  4. Do you think making mistakes is important for personal growth? Why or why not?
  5. How do you define success?

Teen Conversation Topics

Beginner

  1. Do you like going to school?
  2. What do you usually do after school?
  3. Do you play any sports? Which ones?
  4. What makes someone a good friend?
  5. Do you have chores at home? What are they?

Intermediate

  1. What is your favorite class in school? What do you like about it?
  2. What is your least favorite class in school? What don’t you like about it?
  3. What type of music do you listen to?
  4. On a scale of 1 to 10, how strict are your parents?
  5. What would you say is one of your weaknesses?

Advanced

  1. Are there any bullies in your school? If so, how do you deal with them?
  2. How would describe your perfect day?
  3. Would you consider yourself to be more of a shy person or an outgoing person?
  4. Who are your heroes and what qualities do you admire about them?
  5. What is your ultimate goal in life?

Children Conversation Topics

Beginner

  1. How old are you?
  2. What is your favorite food?
  3. What is your favorite color?
  4. What is your favorite zoo animal?
  5. What grade are you in?

Intermediate

  1. What do you like to do for fun?
  2. Do you prefer to spend your time inside or outside?
  3. What do you do when you get home from school?
  4. What is your favorite place to eat?
  5. What is the best toy that you have?

Advanced

  1. What do you want to be when you get older? Why?
  2. Does your family go on a vacation each year?
  3. Do you like to play video games?
  4. What is your favorite book? Why?
  5. Do you have lots of homework to do each night?