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Freetalk_14

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about what you usually do after online classes.
(activities, reasons why you do them, time your online classes end)
2. Please tell me about the best story you have read.
(story title, what it is about, reasons why it’s the best)
3. Please tell me about the housework that you usually do.
(housework, reasons why you do it, when you do it)
4. Please tell me about the most useful thing that you have at home.
(what thing it is, reasons why it is useful, what you use it for)
5. Please tell me about the snacks that Japanese students like.
(name of snacks, why they like them, how they taste)
Intermediate
6. Do you agree that employees should not take overtime work?
Why or why not?
7. Do you think having many hobbies is important? Why or why not?
8. Do you think you can live without technology? Why or why not?
9. Some students prefer to go to museums than reading books to learn more about History. Do you think it is a good idea?
10. Tell me about the things you do the night before your examination day
Expert
11. Some people prefer to take public transportation than to buy their own cars.
What do you think about that?
12. How would you describe your life as a student? Please explain and give reasons.
13. Do you agree that people tend to make better decisions when they grow older?
Why or why not?
14. Please describe a perfect vacation. Please state some examples of activities.
15. Do you think it is a good idea to try living in a different country? Why or why not?
PART A_3

Freetalk_15

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your goals in life.
(goals, reasons, what you do to achieve your goals)
2. Please tell me about your dream job when you were a child.
(dream job, reasons, if you achieved your dream job)
3. Please tell me about your best birthday memory.
(the place, who were you with, what happened)
4. Please tell me about the things that you like about your classroom.
(things, reasons, how you use those things)
5. Please tell me about the last time you wrote a letter.
(when you wrote it, to whom you wrote it, what it was about)
Intermediate
6. Please tell me about the different cities in the world that you have visited.
7. Some people like taking pictures of food when they eat at a restaurant. What do you think about that?
8. Some people like playing video games. What do you think about it?
9. Some people like buying expensive things. What do you think about that?
10. Which do you think is better to look at, the sunrise or sunset? Why?
Expert
11. What do you think are the advantages of living in a city?
12. What do you think are the disadvantages of living in the countryside?
13. In your opinion, what is the greatest technological invention? Why?
14. Do you think pets should be cloned? Why or why not?
15. Do you remember any interesting, fun, or dangerous lab experiments that you did at school? Please tell me about it.
PART A_3

Freetalk_13

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite food.
(favorite food, reasons why you like it, when do you usually eat it)
2. Please tell me about what you want to do on your birthday.
(what you want to do, reasons why you want to do it, who you want to spend it with)
3. Please tell me about the weather today in your hometown/city.
(what is the weather like today, if you like that kind of weather, reasons why you like it or not)
4. Please tell me about your favorite day of the week.
(your favorite day of the week, the reason why it is your favorite, what you usually do during that day)
5. Please tell me how often you study English.
(how often you study English, where you usually study, if you find studying English difficult or not)
Intermediate
6. Which do you think is better, summer vacation or winter vacation? Why do you think so?
7. Do you agree that history is an important school subject? Why or why not?
8. Do you agree that it is better to bring home-cooked meals than to buy at the cafeteria? Please tell me your reasons.
9. Do you agree that children should not be allowed to play video games? Please tell me your reasons.
10. At what age should people start driving? Please tell me your reasons.
Expert
11. Some people say that teachers should not give students homework during a holiday. What do you think about that?
12. Some people say that all countries should not allow the use of plastics. Do you agree with that?
13. How important is college education for you? Please tell me your reasons.
14. Do you think schools should require all students to play sports? Why or why not?
15. Some people say that many people spend too much time on social media. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_11

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite song.
(song, reasons why you like it, how often you listen to it)
2. Please tell me about the activity you like to do during your free time.
(activity, reasons why you like it, who do you usually do it with)
3. Please tell me about your favorite TV show.
(TV show, reasons why you like it, how often you watch it)
4. Please tell me about the languages you speak.
languages you speak, how you learn them, if they are easy or difficult to learn)
5. Please tell me about what you ate for breakfast.
(food you ate for breakfast, if it is your favorite, if you make it on your own)
Intermediate
6. Some teenagers do not like to eat vegatable. What do you think about that?
7. Do you think people should always read the news? Please tell me the reasons.
8. Do you exercise regularly ? Why or why not?
9. Do you always drink a lot of water? Why or why not?
10. What is your dream vacation? Please tell me more about it.
Expert
11. Have you ever read fake news? If yes, please tell me about it.
12. Some people say that it is better to watch movies at home than in cinema. Do you agree with that?
13. Some people say that children should be required to read more. What do you think about that?
14. Some people say that students should not be allowed to bring phones to school. Do you agree with that?
15. Some people say that students should not be allowed to bring phones to school. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_10

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me what you usually do after school.
(activity, how much time you spend, who you usually do it with)
2. Please tell me about the country you want to visit.
(country, reasons why you want to visit it, who you want to go with)
3. Please tell me what you want to eat for dinner.
(food, reasons why you want to eat it for dinner, if you know how to cook it or not)
4. Please tell me about the things that you always bring with you.
(things, reasons why you always bring them, how you use them)
5. Please tell me about the last TV show you have seen.
(TV show, what it is about, if it is good or not)
Intermediate
6. Do you prefer to live in a city or a small town? Please tell me the reasons.
7. Many people want to change their hair color. What do you think about that?
8. There are a significant number of vegetarians in the world. What do you think about them? Do you think you can be a vegetarian? Why or why not?
9. Do you think the Earth will be cleaner in the future? Why or why not?
10. Please tell me about your activities with your friends after school or on weekends.
Expert
11. Please tell me some of the benefits of sports to the human body.
12. Animal testing is banned in many countries, but it has not been eliminated. How do you feel about the use of animals for research?
13. Do you think the news tells us the truth? If yes, why? If no, how do you develop media literacy?
14. Some Japanese students prefer reading comic books to reading story books. What do you think about that?
15. What historical sites/sightseeing spots have you already visited? Tell me about your experience.
PART A_3

Freetalk_9

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite fruit.
(favorite fruit, reasons why it is your favorite, how often you eat it)
2. Please tell me about your friend.
(his/her friend, how you met him/her, how often you see each other)
3. Please tell me about your favorite book.
(favorite book, reasons why you like it, what it is about)
4. Please tell me about your childhood.
(what kind of kid you were, what you have played, memories)
5. Please tell to me about holidays in Japan.
(kind of holiday, activities you do, reason why it is interesting)
Intermediate
6. What do you think would happen if cellphones were not invented?
7. Do you prefer watching movies to reading books? Please tell me the reasons.
8. What kind of house would you like to have in the future? Please tell me about it.
9. How do you help your family around the house? Please tell me about it.
10. Do you think computers will evolve further in the future? If yes, how? If not, why not?
Expert
11. Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet? Why?
12. In your opinion, which country is the best place to study English? Why?
13. Some people say that cooking at home is less expensive. What do you think about that?
14. Some people like to go to stadiums to watch sports. What do you think about that?
15. Some people prefer going on trips during long vacations such as summer and New Year’s holidays to staying at home. What do you think about that? Which do you prefer?
PART A_3

Freetalk_8

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me what classrooms in Japan are like.
(classroom things, size of classroom, usual number of students)
2. Please tell me about how you go to school.
(how you go to school, what time you go there, travel time)
3. Please tell me about your favorite animals.
(reasons why you like, where you can see them)
4. Please talk to me about your plan for the weekend.
(what you want to do, reasons why you’ll do them, who you will do them with)
5. Please tell me about how you use the internet.
(how often you use it, reasons why you use it, who taught you how to use it)
Intermediate
6. What do you think is interesting about your culture?
7. Do you prefer school uniforms to casual clothes? Please tell me about it.
8. Do you prefer to have a busy schedule or not? Please tell me your reasons.
9. Can you tell me something interesting about your neighborhood?
10. How do you introduce yourself to someone you just met?
Expert
11. How can we get more young people to vote?
12. Some people say that it is better to study abroad for their future career. What do you think about that?
13. Some people say that watching English movies is one of the best ways to study English. Do you agree with that? Which way do you prefer to watch English movies, subtitled or dubbed?
14. How should the government help people who have lost their jobs?
15. What are your ideas to reduce waste and activate more recycling?
PART A_3

Freetalk_7

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite restaurant.
(kind of restaurant, reasons why it is your favorite, who you go there with)
2. Please tell me about the sports you play at school.
(sports you play, how often you play them, reasons why students enjoy them)
3. Please tell me about a gift you want to have on your birthday.
(gift, reasons why you want it, if it is expensive or not)
4. Please talk about your favorite place in your house.
(favorite place of the house, reasons why it’s your favorite, what you do there)
5. Please tell me about the common hobbies of Japanese students.
(hobbies, reasons why they do the hobbies, how often they do them)
Intermediate
6. In your opinion, what’s the most delicious fruit?
7. Do you think going to the gym to exercise is a good idea? Why or why not?
8. Can eating fruits and vegetables be helpful to stay healthy? Why do you think so?
9. Are there any hobbies you would like to try? Please explain your answer.
10. Do you listen to music while doing your homework? Why or why not?
Expert
11. Some people say that listening to music while studying can help students focus. What do you think about that?
12. Some people say that traveling alone is better than traveling with family or friends. What do you think about that?
13. Some people say that mental health is as important as physical health. What do you think about that?
14. Some people say that education should be free for everyone. Do you agree with that?
15. Some people say that children should not be allowed to use Social Networking Sites. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_6

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite outdoor activities.
(activities you do, reasons why you do them, places where you do the activities)
2. Please tell me about your favorite games to play at home.
(kind of games you play, reasons why you like them, how often you play games)
3. Please tell me something about shopping in Japan.
(shopping mall you go to, reasons why you go shopping, how often you go shopping)
4. Please tell me about someone you respect.
(the person you respect, reasons why you respect him/her, if you want to be like him/her)
5. Please tell me about the most interesting place you have visited.
(name of place, reasons why it is interesting, when you visited the place)
Intermediate
6. What is the most popular job in your country? Please tell me why do you think it is popular.
7. What is your favorite season? Please tell me the reason why you like it.
8. What is your least favorite season? Please tell me the reason why it is your least favorite.
9. What other languages do you want to learn? Please tell me the reason why you want to learn it.
10. What other country’s culture do you want to learn? Please tell me your reason why you want to learn it.
Expert
11. What gets you excited to go to school every day?
12. If you were born again, what would you change in your life?
13. Do you think it is right for rich countries to have strict immigration controls?
14. Are social networking services changing our daily behavior?
15. It is said that reading news online is better than reading on newspapers. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_5

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. What kind of weather is experienced in Japan each month?
(kinds of weather, how you feel in each kind of weather)
2. Please tell me about the things that you do every day.
(the first activity of the day, the reason why you do it, other things you do in a day)
3. Please tell me about your favorite movies.
(kind of movies, reasons why you like them, how often you watch movies)
4. Please tell me about your favorite foods.
(kinds of food, country where they came from, reasons why you like them)
5. Please tell me about other country’s food that you want to try.
(country where the food is from, reasons why you want to try them, when you want to try the food)
Intermediate
6. Where do you want to spend your summer vacation? Please tell me what you want to do there.
7. What is your favorite holiday? Please tell me the reason why it is your favorite.
8. How much free time do you have? Please tell me how you usually spend it.
9. Please tell me why people should study English.
10. What is your favorite subject? Please tell me the reason why it is your favorite.
Expert
11. It is said that if you want to achieve something better, you should work hard for it. What do you think about that?
12. Some people say that it is easier to take care of plants than animals. What do you think about that?
13. Some students prefer studying in groups to studying alone. What do you think about that?
14. Some people say that regular exercise is important to have a strong body. Do you agree with that?
15. Some people think that technology is important for the improvement of human lives. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3