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Speaking Game - Warm-up questions

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  • Do you like helping other people? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like to help other people. It makes me feel good.
  • Do you often eat in fast-food restaurants? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I don't eat fast food very often. I prefer to eat at home.
  • Would you like to go to university? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I would like to go to university. I want to learn more about history.
  • Is a mobile phone important to you? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, my mobile phone is very important. I use it to talk to my friends.
  • What is your favourite film? (Why?)
    My favourite film is "The Lion King". I like the story and the songs.
  • What is your favourite time of the day? (Why?)
    My favourite time is the evening. I can relax after a long day.
  • Would you like to be a professional athlete? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I would not. It is very hard work every day.
  • Would you prefer to live in a city or the country? (Why?)
    I would prefer to live in the country. It is quiet and there is a lot of nature.
  • Do you often watch sports on TV? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I often watch football on TV. I like to watch the big games.
  • Do you like going to parties? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like going to parties. I like to dance and talk with friends.
  • What kind of house would you like to have in the future? (Why?)
    I would like a small house with a garden. I like flowers.
  • Is going to the circus a good idea or not? Why do you think so?
    I don't think it's a good idea. I don't like to see animals in the circus.
  • Do you like writing letters or e-mails? (Why? / Why not?)
    I prefer to write e-mails. It is much faster than writing letters.
  • What attractions can a big city offer you? (Why?)
    A big city can offer museums, cinemas, and many big shops. There is a lot to do.
  • Do you always tell the truth? (Why? / Why not?)
    I try to always tell the truth. I think honesty is very important.
  • What different types of holidays have you been on?
    I have been on holidays by the sea and in the mountains. I liked both.
  • What do you like doing with your friends? (Why?)
    I like to go to the park with my friends. We play football there.
  • What was your favourite subject at school? (Why?)
    My favourite subject was art. I like to draw and paint.
  • What would your ideal school be like?
    My ideal school would have friendly teachers. It would also have a big sports hall.
  • Is it important for you to follow fashion trends? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, it is not very important for me. I just wear clothes that I like.
  • Do you find the place where you live attractive for tourists? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, my town has a beautiful old market square. Many tourists come to see it.
  • Are you interested in politics? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I am not very interested in politics. I think it is a bit boring.
  • What's your favourite holiday? (Why?)
    My favourite holiday is Christmas. I like the family time and the presents.
  • Do you often go to the cinema? (Why? / Why not?)
    I go to the cinema about once a month. I like to go with my family.
  • Would you like to study Chinese? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I think it is too difficult. The alphabet is very different.
  • Who is your favourite actor? (Why?)
    My favourite actor is Tom Hanks. I think he is very good in his movies.
  • What is your favourite free time activity? (Why?)
    My favourite free time activity is reading books. I like fantasy stories.
  • What's your favourite kind of entertainment?
    My favourite entertainment is watching movies. I like comedies.
  • What was the happiest day in your life like?
    The day I got my dog was the happiest day. I was very excited.
  • Would you like to change your appearance? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I like my appearance. I am happy with how I look.
  • Do you get on well with your parents? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I get on well with my parents. They are very kind to me.
  • Would you like to have an exotic pet? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I would not like an exotic pet. I think a dog or a cat is better.
  • Do you like learning foreign languages? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like learning English. It is useful when I travel.
  • Do you like spending your free time in theme parks? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like theme parks. I love the big rollercoasters.
  • Do you help your parents with the housework?
    Yes, I help clean my room. Sometimes I wash the dishes.
  • Would you like to visit an English speaking country? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I would like to visit England. I want to see London.
  • Do you like tests and exams? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I don't like tests. They are very stressful for me.
  • What is your favourite film? (Why?)
    My favourite film is "Spider-Man". I like superhero movies.
  • Do you have many friends? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I have a few good friends. We like to spend time together.
  • What is your opinion about vegetarian diets?
    I think a vegetarian diet can be healthy. You have to eat a lot of vegetables.
  • What place do you dream of visiting? (Why?)
    I dream of visiting Japan. I want to see Tokyo and the beautiful temples.
  • Do you always have breakfast? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I always eat breakfast. It gives me energy for the day.
  • Do you think you do enough to protect the environment? (Why? / Why not?)
    I try to do enough. I always recycle my plastic and paper.
  • What job would you like to do in the future?
    I would like to be a teacher. I like to help people learn.
  • Do you like the place where you live? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like where I live. It is a quiet and safe place.
  • Do you like taking risks? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I don't like taking risks. I prefer to be safe.
  • What is the worst film you have ever seen? (Why?)
    I saw a very boring film once, but I don't remember the name. Nothing happened in it.
  • Do you believe in UFOs? (Why? / Why not?)
    I don't know if I believe in them. It is an interesting idea.
  • Do you have any pets? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I have a dog. His name is Max and he is very friendly.
  • Do you like the weather in Poland? (Why? / Why not?)
    I like the weather in summer. I don't like the weather in winter because it's too cold.
  • Do you do any sports? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I play basketball at school. It is my favourite sport.
  • Would you like to have your own flat? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I would like my own flat one day. I want to have my own space.
  • What is your room like?
    My room is small and blue. It is very cosy and I like it a lot.
  • What holiday job would you like to do? (Why?)
    I would like to work in a café. I think it would be interesting.
  • Do you keep a diary? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I don't keep a diary. I don't have time to write in it.
  • What is your favourite kind of accommodation when on holiday?
    My favourite accommodation is a hotel by the beach. I like to have a swimming pool.
  • What's the best book you have ever read? (Why?)
    The best book I have read is "The Hobbit". It is a great adventure story.
  • What's your favourite food? (Why?)
    My favourite food is pizza. I like it with cheese and mushrooms.
  • Would you like to have a summer job? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I would like a summer job. I want to earn some money.
  • What was the most unbelievable adventure you have ever had?
    Once I got lost in a big forest on a school trip. It was a little scary, but also an adventure.
  • What kind of people do you get on well with? (Why?)
    I get on well with people who are kind and have a good sense of humour. I like to laugh.
  • Are you afraid of insects? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I am afraid of spiders. I don't like how they look.
  • How important is sport in your life?
    Sport is quite important for me. It helps me stay healthy.
  • What was your best teacher like?
    My best teacher was my English teacher. She was very patient and made lessons fun.
  • Is how you look important to you? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, it is a little important. I like to wear clean and nice clothes.
  • Which means of transport do you think is the most dangerous? (Why?)
    I think a motorbike is the most dangerous. It is very fast and not very safe.
  • Do you follow any diets? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I don't follow any diets. I just try to eat healthy food.
  • Do you have a hobby? (What?)
    Yes, my hobby is collecting postcards. I have postcards from many countries.
  • Do you like watching TV shows about cooking? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like them sometimes. I can learn new recipes from them.
  • What is the most beautiful place you have ever seen? (Why?)
    The most beautiful place I have seen is the Tatra mountains in winter. They were covered in snow.
  • Do you have any phobias? What are they?
    I have a small phobia of heights. I don't like tall buildings.
  • Who do you consider to be a Polish national hero? (Why?)
    I think Maria Skłodowska-Curie is a national hero. She was a great scientist.
  • What furniture have you got in your room?
    I have a bed, a desk, and a chair in my room. I also have a small wardrobe.
  • Where do you like going shopping? (Why?)
    I like going shopping in the big shopping centre. There are many shops there.
  • Where would you like to live in the future? (Why?)
    I would like to live in a small town. I like quiet places.
  • What places near the place you live are worth visiting and why?
    The old park near my house is worth visiting. It is very beautiful in spring.
  • What are some possible dangers of modern technology?
    Too much time on the computer can be bad for your eyes. This is a danger.
  • Would you like to be a teacher? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I think I would like to be a teacher. I like working with children.
  • What do you think your first job will be?
    I think my first job will be in a shop or a café. It is a good first job.
  • What do you usually have for dinner?
    I usually have soup or pasta for dinner. I like simple food.
  • Do you like going shopping? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like shopping for clothes with my friends. It is fun.
  • How often do you use a computer? What do you use it for?
    I use a computer every day for school. I also use it for games.
  • Would you like to have a car? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I would like to have a car. It is useful for travel.
  • Have you changed a lot during your secondary school years? Why do you think so?
    Yes, I think I have changed. I am more confident now than before.
  • Is your lifestyle healthy? (Why? / Why not?)
    I think my lifestyle is okay. I try to eat fruit and I walk a lot.
  • What present would you like to get for your birthday? (Why?)
    I would like to get a new bicycle for my birthday. I like to ride it in the park.
  • What makes you feel happy or sad? (Why?)
    Sunny weather makes me feel happy. Rainy weather makes me feel a little sad.
  • What is your typical day like?
    My typical day is school, then homework. In the evening, I relax and watch TV.
  • Did you enjoy going to school? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I enjoyed school. I liked to see my friends every day.
  • How important is job satisfaction to you? (Why?)
    It is very important. I want to like the work that I do every day.
  • Do you think it is important to know the basics of first aid? (Why?)
    Yes, I think it is important. You can help someone who is hurt.
  • What sports do you like?
    I like to play football and ride my bicycle.
  • Would you like to live in a big city like New York? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I don't want to live in a big city. I think it is too noisy.
  • What's your favourite gadget? (Why?)
    My favourite gadget is my headphones. I use them to listen to music.
  • Do you plan to start a family in the future? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I plan to start a family one day. I would like to have two children.
  • Would you like to take part in any American or British celebrations? (Why?)
    Yes, I would like to see Halloween in America. It looks very fun.
  • Who is your favourite politician? (Why?)
    I don't have a favourite politician. I don't know many of them.
  • Do you like doing housework? (Why? / Why not?)
    I don't really like it, but I do it. I like to have a clean room.
  • Are your neighbours friendly and helpful? Why do you think so?
    Yes, my neighbours are very friendly. They always say hello to me.
  • Do you like visiting zoos? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like visiting zoos. I like to see the elephants and lions.
  • Do you do anything to keep our planet clean? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I always put my rubbish in the bin. I also recycle paper and plastic.
  • Do you keep in touch with your old friends? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I keep in touch with some old friends. We use social media to chat.
  • Would you try any extreme sport? (Why? / Why not?)
    No, I would not try an extreme sport. I think it is too dangerous.
  • What is your favourite colour? (Why?)
    My favourite colour is green. It is the colour of nature.
  • Would you like to work in a restaurant? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I think it would be interesting. I would like to be a waiter.
  • Do you like taking part in family celebrations? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like them. It is nice to see all my family together.
  • Do you like surfing the Internet? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like the Internet. I use it to find information and watch videos.
  • What is your favourite sport? (Why?)
    My favourite sport is swimming. It is very relaxing.
  • What's your favourite place to go on holiday? (Why?)
    My favourite place for a holiday is the beach. I like to swim in the sea.
  • What is your best friend like?
    My best friend is very funny and kind. We like to laugh together.
  • How can you protect the environment?
    I can recycle my rubbish. I can also save water at home.
  • Is earning a lot of money important to you? (Why? / Why not?)
    It is not the most important thing. But it is nice to have money for your needs.
  • Do you like listening to musicians playing music in public places? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I like it. The music is often very beautiful.
  • What is your favourite advertisement? (Why?)
    I like the advertisement for Coca-Cola. The music is very happy.
  • What would be the hardest job for you? (Why?)
    I think being a doctor would be the hardest job. It is a lot of responsibility.
  • Do you enjoy on-line shopping? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I enjoy on-line shopping. It is very easy and fast.
  • Do you know how to cook? (What? / How?)
    I can cook simple things. I can make scrambled eggs and pasta.
  • Do you think it is important to volunteer to help other people? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, it is very important. Some people need our help.
  • Who is your favourite writer? (Why?)
    My favourite writer is J.K. Rowling. I love the Harry Potter books.
  • What is your favourite kind of music? (Why?)
    My favourite music is pop music. It's good for dancing.
  • Would you like to explore a cave? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I would like to explore a cave. It seems exciting and mysterious.
  • Which is your favourite season of the year? (Why?)
    My favourite season is summer. I like it because it's warm and sunny.
  • Who do you think are good role models for young people? (Why?)
    I think good role models are people who work hard and are kind to others. My parents are my role models.
  • What are your favourite restaurants? (Why?)
    My favourite restaurant is a small Italian place in my town. The pasta is delicious.
  • Do you like going to live concerts? (Why? / Why not?)
    Yes, I love live concerts. The atmosphere is amazing.