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INSTRUCTIONS

Let’s talk. Choose one topic from Personal that you would like us to talk about. Enjoy.

PERSONAL

FOOD AND DINING

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?

MUSIC

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?

ANIMALS & PETS

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?

CELEBRATIONS & HOLIDAYS

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?

TRAVEL

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?

FADS & TRENDS

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?

SPORTS

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?

HOBBIES

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?

GADGETS & INTERNET

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?

MOVIES & TELEVISION

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

EDUCATION & LANGUAGES

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?

ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL DISASTERS

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?

HISTORY & CULTURE

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?

LITERATURE & ART

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?

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL WORK

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?

MONEY

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?

HEALTH

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?

TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION

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?

EMPLOYMENT

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?

ECONOMY & LIVELIHOOD

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?