INSTRUCTIONS
Let’s talk. Choose one topic from Personal that you would like us to talk about. Enjoy.
PERSONAL
- If you could eat just one food for a day, what would it be and why?
- Which one do you prefer? Home-cooked meals or fast-food/restaurant meals?
- What is your country’s national food?
- What is a staple food in your country?
- What is your opinion about vegetarians?
- What do you usually eat in the morning?
- Do you prefer eating alone to eating with your family/friends?
- What snacks do you usually eat?
- What dishes/ foods can you cook?
- What kinds of cuisine do you like?
- Who are your favorite singers/performers?
- What genre of music do you like best?
- Many people say that music heals the soul. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
- What is your favorite song? What is the song about?
- Can you sing well? Why? Why not?
- What musical instruments do you play/ want to learn how to play?
- Can you name one of the most famous songs in your country?
- How often do you go to the Karaoke?
- What kind of music relaxes you?
- If given a chance to write a song based on your life, what would the title be? Why?
- What animals do you like as a pet?
- What animals are you afraid of?
- If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
- Have you seen any wild/exotic animals? What is it?
- Many people are buying pets rather than adopting them. Do you agree or disagree?
- What would you do if you encounter an animal that you’re afraid of?
- If you could be with just one animal for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
- Are you afraid of bugs? Why? Why not?
- Do you think animal meat should be part of our main diet? Why? Why not?
- Do you think all animals can be trained as pets? Why? Why not?
- What holidays are mostly celebrated in your country?
- What is your favorite holiday?
- What special things do you do during holidays?
- On holiday, some people go to other places rather than staying at home. What do you think about that?
- What was your most memorable birthday celebration?
- Why do you think people like to celebrate holidays?
- What do you do on holidays?
- When you were a child, what did you do on holidays?
- What foods does your family serve on holidays?
- Do you give presents on Christmas? Why? Why not?
- Which country would you like to visit soon? Why did you choose that country?
- If you could live in a different country, where would it be and why?
- What are the best spots in your country where tourists can enjoy?
- What are the most essential things that you bring when travelling?
- Which one do you think is better? Land trips or sea trips?
- Which would you like better? Mountains or beaches?
- What things do you mostly spend on when travelling?
- Are you choosy when it comes to accommodation? Why? Why not?
- Do you travel light? Why? Why not?
- What is your favorite country? Why?
- What are the major trends in your country nowadays?
- If you could bring back a trend from the past, what would it be and why?
- Do you usually follow trends? Why? Why not?
- People usually follow fashion trends even though they do not suit them. What can you say about that?
- What kind of trends do you dislike? Why? Why not?
- People usually follow trends through social media. Do you also get affected with this? Why? Why not?
- What do you think are the reasons why people follow trends?
- What do you think would be the trends a year from now?
- In your opinion, what makes people follow certain trends?
- Do you know any trends that stayed for a long time? Why do you think it/they stayed that long?
- What are the most common sports in your country?
- When you were a student, what sports do you play at school?
- What is the first ever sport that you have learned to play?
- Which one do you like, team sports or individual sports?
- If you are given a chance, would you try extreme sports? Why? Why not?
- Who are the famous athletes in your country? What sports do they play?
- What is the most difficult sport for you?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of playing sports?
- Should children be taught how to play sports at a young age? Why? Why not?
- What sport do you like best? Why?
- What do you do on your free time?
- Do you think sports are considered hobbies? Why? Why not?
- What hobbies did you have as a child?
- What are the common hobbies of people in your country?
- Which one do you think is better? Watching TV or reading books?
- Some people earn money by just doing their hobbies. Do you think it’s a good idea?
- What kind of hobbies do you want to try in the future?
- Do you think hobbies prevent you from studying or doing important tasks? Why? Why not?
- What were your hobbies as a student?
- What do you think are the most expensive hobbies?
- Do you think it is okay that people spend most of their money when it comes to their hobbies? Why? Why not?
- When was the first time you used internet? How did you feel?
- What things do you usually search on the internet?
- Do you think buying the latest devices is always worth it? Why? Why not?
- If you would invent a device what would it be and why?
- What devices do you often use?
- What do you think is the best device ever invented? Why?
- What do you think the world would be if internet wasn’t invented?
- Do you think internet is important in people’s everyday lives? Why?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of internet?
- Why do you think some people spend most of their time using their devices?
- What is the most impressive film you have seen so far?
- What makes a movie outstanding?
- What are the leading TV programs in your country?
- Why do you think most people like to see movies in the movie theater?
- What genres of movie do you watch most of the time?
- Do you think TV programs should be suitable for all ages? Why? Why not?
- If you are going to make a film about your life, what would be the title and why?
- What TV programs did you like when you were younger? Why did you like them?
- What kinds of film do you dislike?
- If you could watch just one film or TV program for a day, what would it be and why?
SOCIAL
- What were your thoughts when you studied English for the first time?
- How many languages do you know? How did you learn them/it?
- Do you think learning English is necessary in our everyday lives? Why? Why not?
- Some companies prefer employees who speak fluent English. Do you agree with their preferences?
- What can you say about the educational system in your country?
- What can your country improve on when it comes to their educational system?
- If you could study more than two degrees, what would the degrees be and why?
- How much is the education in your country?
- If given a chance to study abroad, where would you go and why?
- What other languages would you like to study besides English?
- What actions do you do for the conservation of nature?
- What would you do when you must put out a piece of trash but there weren’t any trash bins?
- Do you think you are ready when natural disasters strike? Why? Why not?
- What do you think will happen with the environment after a few years?
- Have you experienced any natural disasters? What did you do?
- If you haven’t experienced any natural disasters, what would you do if you experienced one?
- How do people in your country prepare for natural disasters?
- Do you think most people in your country care for the environment? Why? Why not?
- Do you think the environment in the country could improve more?
- How do you help with the conservation of the environment?
- Do you think learning about your country’s history is important? Why? / Why not?
- What significant historical facts do you know about your country?
- Do you know any historical facts about other countries? What are they?
- If history in your country could be repeated, which part of it would you like to experience?
- What is the most interesting part of your country’s history?
- Do you like studying history? Why? Why not?
- Do you agree that history repeats itself? Why? Why not?
- How do you describe the culture of your country?
- What is a unique part of your country’s culture?
- Do you participate in your country’s culture celebrations? Why? Why not?
- Are you an artistic person? Why? Why not?
- What kinds of art interests you?
- Why do you think other people appreciate abstract paintings? How about you?
- Many people consider photography as an art. Do you agree or disagree?
- What kinds of literature amaze you?
- If you could choose between writing a story or poem and drawing pictures, which one would you choose and why?
- Many people are fond of reading e-books than reading printed books. What is your opinion about that?
- Are you interested with other countries’ literature? Why? Why not?
- If you could write a novel, what would be the theme of the story?
- What kinds of painting do you find beautiful?
- Have you tried community service before? How did it go?
- What kinds of community service would you like to try?
- Do you think the government should be responsible for the lives of their less fortunate people? Why? Why not?
- Have you done social work? Why? Why not?
- What do you think are the advantage and disadvantages of doing social work?
- In your opinion, to whom should social workers focus in your country?
- Do you think social workers should get higher pay because of the nature of their job? Why? Why not?
- In your community, are people willing to help each other in times of trouble?
- What projects in your community do you think are suitable?
- What activities do social workers do in your country?
- If you had to choose between love without money and money without love, which one would you choose and why?
- Do you think a typical employee’s salary is enough to live daily in your country?
- How do you think other people can save money?
- How do you invest your money?
- Do you handle money effectively? Why? Why not?
- There is a saying that goes like this, “Money is the root of all evil”. Do you agree or disagree?
- If you would win a million dollars, what would you purchase with that money?
- If you are financially capable, would you help the less fortunate people all over the world?
- Why do you think most people like shopping?
- Money makes the world go ‘round. Do you agree or disagree?
- Do you think you are a healthy person? Why? Why not?
- What was the worst illness you have ever experienced?
- How often do you get sick? /When was the last time?
- When was the last time you had a medical check-up?
- What common illnesses do you sometimes experience?
- What do you do to stay healthy and fit?
- Do you think the food in your country is healthy? Why? Why not?
- Do you like taking medications? Why? Why not?
- What health programs does your country have for its people?
- Health is wealth. What do you think does it mean?
- What is your preferred mode of transportation when going to work/school? Why?
- What can you say about the public transportation in your country?
- What modes of transportation are available around your country?
- How much time do you spend travelling to work/school?
- Do you like walking? Why or why not?
- Have you ever ridden an airplane? Where did you go?
- Is riding a bus difficult in your country? Why? Why not?
- Have you ever ridden a boat or a ship? Where did you go?
- Do you have any fears riding certain types of transportation?
- Is it necessary to have your own vehicle? Why? Why not?
- What do you think is the most common job in your country?
- Is it difficult to find a job in your country? Why? Why not?
- If given a choice, would you like to have an easy but a low-paying job, or a difficult but a high-paying job?
- In a job, which one is more important for you, being productive or being friendly?
- What is the best job you’ve had? Why?
- What did you want to be when you were a child?
- If given a chance, would you like to work as a boss or as a follower/member?
- What positions do you want to be in a company?
- Do you think it is necessary to take overtime at the office? Why? Why not?
- How do you feel when you have job interviews?
- What can you say about the recent economic status of your country?
- What do you think people should do to improve their country’s economic status?
- Why do you think people should be concerned with their country’s economy?
- What is your opinion about other countries having poor economic status?
- Do you think public officials have something to do with their country’s economic status? Why? Why not?
- If the country’s economy is declining, who do you think should be responsible for that?
- What can you do to contribute to the improvement of your country’s economy?
- What are the most common economic problems in your country?
- Have you studied about economics? What is your opinion about it?
- Do you think everyone should be aware of world economy? Why? Why not?