Language & Learning
What languages can you speak or understand?
“I can speak…” / “I understand… ”
Modal verb “can” for ability
What kind of movies do you like watching the most?
“I like watching…” / “My favorite type of movie is…”
Gerund after “like”
Have you ever worked or done an internship? What did you do?
"Yes, I have worked as…” / “I did…”
Present Perfect + Past Simple
What’s your favorite celebration, and how do you celebrate it?
“My favorite celebration is…” / “I usually celebrate by…”
Present Simple for routines
What’s the weather like in your city today?
“It’s…” / “The weather is…”
Present Simple
How do you usually practise English outside the classroom?
“I usually practise by…”
Present Simple for habits
Have you ever had a bad experience at the cinema? What happened?
“Yes, I have. I went to the cinema and…”
Present Perfect + Past Simple
Would you rather work from home or in an office? Why?
“I’d rather work from…” / “I prefer working…”
Modal “would rather” / Gerund
Have you ever felt homesick? What did you do?
"Yes, I have felt homesick when…” / “I called…”
Present Perfect + Past Simple
What type of weather do you like the most, and why?
“I like sunny/rainy weather because…”
Present Simple + Opinion clause
When did you start learning English?
“I started learning English when I was…”
Past Simple
Who is your favorite artist, actor, or creator?
“My favorite artist is…” / “I admire…”
Present Simple
What skills are most important in today’s workplaces?
“In my opinion, communication is important because…”
Present Simple + Opinion Clause
What challenges do people face when living in another country?
"They have to…” / “People might struggle with…”
Modal verbs “have to/might”
Have you ever experienced extreme weather or a natural disaster?
"Yes, I have. It happened when…”
Present Perfect + Past Simple
How has technology changed the way people learn languages?
“Technology has changed learning because…”
Present Perfect
What song, movie, or show has recently been released that you liked?
“I’ve recently watched…” / “It has been released this month.”
Present Perfect Passive
How has access to education changed over the years?
“It has changed because…” / “People have gained access to…”
Present Perfect
How do people in your country celebrate birthdays differently from other places?
"In my country, birthdays are celebrated by…”
Passive Voice (Present Simple)
What would you do if you saw someone in danger during a storm?
“I would call…” / “I would try to help by…”
Second Conditional
Do you think your personality changes when you speak another language?
“I think my personality changes because…”
Present Simple + Opinion clause (“I think that…”)
How has technology changed the way people create or enjoy art?
“It has been improved by…” / “Art has been influenced by…”
Present Perfect Passive
How can we reduce inequality in education around the world?
“We can reduce it by…” / “Governments should…”Modal verbs “can/should” + infinitive
Imagine you could create a new holiday — what would it celebrate and how?
"It would celebrate…” / “People would…”
Second Conditional
How is climate change affecting weather in your country?
“It is changing because…” / “The weather has become…”
Present Continuous + Present Perfect