Talk about: something that needs doing in your house or flat (e.g. the kitchen ceiling needs repainting)

Do you usually sleep with your bedroom completely dark, or with the curtains or blinds open? Do you have problems sleeping if there is too much or not enough light for you?

What do you think the government, or individuals, could do to make people recycle more?

Talk about: something that sometimes frustrates you about learning English

Who do the paparazzi follow a lot in your country? Why? Are there any celebrities who rarely appear in the press?

Do you ever have a nap after lunch or during the day? How long do you sleep for? How do you feel when you wake up?

Have you ever acted in a play or film? What was it, and what part did you play?

How much recycling do people in your city do? How much recycling do you do personally?

What are the most common crimes in your town or city? What has been the biggest crime story in your country in the last few weeks?

Talk about: something that really annoys you when you're shopping

Do you often have nightmares or recurring dreams? Do you normally remember what your dreams were about? Do you ever try to interpret your dreams?

Talk about: something you tried to learn but you couldn't