Study

ESL Conversation Cards

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • Why is it important to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle?
  • Would you ever dye your hair? Why, or why not?
  • What did you wear yesterday?
  • In most countries, women live longer than men. Why do you think this is?
  • What’s the most expensive thing you own?
  • What animals are you afraid of? Why?
  • If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be?
  • Describe an embarrassing moment.
  • Describe a recent technological advancement that you find fascinating. How has it influenced the way we live or work?
    Nice
  • If humans had three arms, would that be better or worse?
  • Describe one of your closest friends.
  • What are your financial goals?
  • Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? Are you afraid of ghosts?
  • At what age should people retire? Why?
  • Have you ever been to a concert? Tell about it.
  • What do you like about your home? What don’t you like?
  • Name some ways that animals can help people.
  • Do you want to live in another country when you are older? Why or Why not?
  • Should people be allowed to talk on cell phones while driving?
  • If you go to a restaurant and the waiter brings you the wrong order, what will you do?
  • Do you prefer to be late or early to class?
  • Do you think that animals can dream? What animals? Why?
  • Do you think there is too much violence on TV? Why or Why not?
  • Is it better to be beautiful or intelligent?
  • Do you have any pets? Why or why not?
  • What skill do you wish you could have?
  • Discuss the importance of education in today's world. How does education contribute to personal and professional development?
    Nice
  • What are some of the advantages of living in a city? What are some of the disadvantages of living in a city? Would you rather live in a city or in the country?
  • Do you like to watch baseball? Why (not)?
  • Do you give money to beggars? Why or Why not?
  • Discuss the role of art and music in society. How does art contribute to cultural expression and understanding?
    Nice
  • Do you prefer news on TV or in newspapers? Why?
  • Do you think a boy should pay for everything on a date?
  • How would you describe your hometown or the city you live in to someone who has never been there?
    Nice
  • Describe a favorite childhood memory. What happened, and why is it special to you?
    Nice
  • What kinds of art do you like best?
  • Do you believe in “love at first sight”?
  • Do you think you will be a better parent than your parents?
  • If a classmate asked you for an answer to a test question, what would you do?
  • How can I get to the nearest Burger King from here?
  • Have you ever been to a farm? Describe it.
  • If your car hit another car but nobody noticed it, what would you do?
  • What are the benefits of learning a second language? How has learning another language enriched your life?
    Nice
  • Could you survive alone in the forest for a year?
  • How often do you use the computer? What do you usually do?
  • If you could be invisible, what would you do?
  • Describe a favorite hobby or recreational activity of yours. Why do you enjoy it, and how does it contribute to your overall well-being?
    Nice
  • What annoying habits does your best friend have?
  • Are there animal rights groups where you live?
  • If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?
  • Do you think it’s okay to keep wild animals in a zoo?
  • What would you do if you saw someone stealing a shirt at a store?
  • If you could live anywhere, where would you live?
  • What are some effective strategies for managing stress and maintaining mental well-being in today's fast-paced world?
    Nice
  • Where do you usually do your homework? Why?
  • How are boys and girls treated differently?
  • Have you ever been in a traffic accident?
  • Do you think it’s a good idea to borrow money from a friend?
  • If you could ask God any one question, what would it be?
  • Do you think a machine will ever be able to think?
  • What are some important qualities of a good leader? Provide examples of leaders who possess these qualities and explain why they are effective.
    Nice
  • What do you think about people with tattoos? Would you ever get a tattoo?
  • What is the traffic like where you live?
  • If you could have only one food for the rest of your life, what food would you choose?
  • Do you think it’s okay to eat meat? Are there any animals we shouldn’t eat?
  • What makes you nervous?
  • Are you afraid of getting old?
  • What are you afraid of?
  • Describe your favorite book or movie and explain why you like it.
    Nice
  • What do you need to do to prepare to go on a trip?
  • What kind of personality is good to have in a friend?
  • Describe a memorable travel experience you've had. Where did you go, and what made it unforgettable?
    Nice
  • What’s your earliest memory?
  • Do you enjoy meeting some new people? Why or why not?
  • How are old people different than young people?
  • What do you think is the best age to be? Why?
  • If you could travel back in time, where would you go?
  • Do you wear jewelry? What do you wear, and why?
  • Do you like to go shopping? Why?
  • Do you think it is acceptable to do experiments on animals?
  • Would it be better or worse to have a young president? Why?
  • What do you think about vegetarians? Could you ever be a vegetarian?
  • What is more important to you: family or friends? Why?
  • Do you like small children? Why?
  • How many hours should children spend at school a day? Why?
  • Do you want to join the army? Why or Why not?
  • Describe a time when you had to work as part of a team to accomplish a goal. What challenges did you face, and how did you collaborate with others to overcome them?
    Nice
  • What are your educational goals?
  • At what age should people be allowed to vote? Why?
  • Do you think the police are good or bad? Are you scared when you see a police officer?
  • Discuss the role of media in shaping public opinion. How can individuals critically evaluate news sources to ensure they are receiving accurate and unbiased information?
    Nice
  • Do you like to read tabloids? Why?
  • Have you ever bought something over the internet?
  • Do you have a cell phone? What do you use it for?
  • If you could speak any language (besides English), what language would you speak?
  • Discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What strategies do you use to ensure that you have time for both work and personal activities?
    Nice
  • What do you like to do in your free time?
  • How has technology changed the way we communicate with each other? What are the positive and negative effects of this change?
    Nice
  • Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why?
  • Will robots ever replace humans? How?
  • What are some of the reasons people choose to adopt a child?
  • Would you rather watch a baseball game at a stadium or on television?
  • Do you want to be famous? Why or Why not?
  • What annoys you about living where you live now?
  • What things can you have delivered to your house?
  • Why do women wear makeup?
  • Have you ever flown on an airplane? Describe it?
  • Do you prefer to sit by the window, center, or aisle?
  • Do you consider yourself a good artist?
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city versus living in a small town.
    Nice
  • What do you think about elderly people?
  • What would you do if you found a wallet on the street?
  • When was the last time you went out for dinner? Describe it.
    -
  • What career do you hope to have when you are older?
  • Discuss the impact of social media on society. What are some benefits and drawbacks of using social media platforms?
    Nice
  • Do you prefer to save money or spend money?
  • If you could travel into the future, where would you go?
  • Would you ever want to be a teacher? Why or Why not?
  • If you could be a super-hero, who would you be?
  • If your cell phone fell in the toilet, what would you do?
  • Have you ever ridden an animal?
  • What’s your favorite color? Give examples. What does it mean for you?
  • Have you ever been in a fight?
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping versus traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
    Nice
  • What are some good manners?
  • Do people often get divorced in your country?
  • Describe a time when you had to overcome a difficult challenge. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?
    Nice
  • Can you name some animals that are endangered or extinct?
  • What bad habits do you find annoying?
  • If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
  • Do you think you have habits that annoy other people?
  • What is the biggest problem facing Italy?
  • What are some important environmental issues facing the world today? How can individuals contribute to solving these issues?
    Nice
  • Have you ever broken a bad habit? What?
  • If you had one million euros and had to spend it in one day, what would you do?
  • Do you think it’s ok to have plastic surgery to improve your looks?
  • I am taking a test tomorrow. Say some things to encourage me.
  • If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do?
  • What is the most dangerous thing in your home?
  • Are there a lot of beggars in your country?
  • Do you have any bad habits? What?
  • If the whole world were listening, what would you say?
  • What sports do you like to play? Why do you enjoy them?