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These conversation questions are a resource for both teachers and students. They can be used in class, or with a study buddy, or with somebody you do a language exchange with.
Tips for learners

In those in-between times when you can't find somebody to practise with I recommending trying to write down your answers, or even talking out loud to yourself!

Ensure you make notes of useful words and phrases that you either couldn't remember or didn't know when you were trying to explain something. This will really help you to move forward with your English.

I also highly recommend going through the questions a second or third time at a later date with somebody else, as a way of revision, and you are sure to notice that you are able to explain things faster and more effectively.

Let's talk about Books and Reading! 🤓📚

1. What's the last book you read for pleasure (ie. not for work or school)? Would you recommend it or not?

2. What kinds of books do you usually read? - The classics? Detective novels? Historical novels? Biographies? Travel? Science-fiction? Non-Fiction?

3. How do you choose the books you're going to read? - Favourite authors? Recommendations from friends? Browsing in bookstores or online?

4. Do you prefer to read paper books or digital books? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each format?

5. What are your favourite books from your childhood? What makes them so special? Is there a certain character who stands out? If so, why?

6. Have any books you've read had an important effect on your life? If so, how?

7. Talk about one of the books you had to read at school that you really enjoyed.

8. Talk about one of your least favourite compulsory books at school.

9. Have you ever thought about writing a book? If so, what kind of book would it be?

10. Where do you normally read?

11. Do you usually read one book at a time or do you prefer to have several books on the go?

12. Do you finish every book you start? Even if it's quite boring?

13. Do you ever make notes or underline things you have read so that you can return to them later?

14. Does the cover of a book matter much to you? Is it something you notice?

15. Do you like giving books as presents? If so, what's the last book you gave to somebody? And why did you choose it?

16. Have you enjoyed film versions of books you have read?

17. What advantages can reading bring?

18. If you could meet any famous author (alive or dead) who would you choose and why? And what two questions would you ask them?

19. If you met somebody who was learning your native language. which books or writers would you recommend to them?

20. Do you ever read books in English? If so, what have you read? And do you have any recommendations?

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Questions to Ask Book Lovers

Reading is a hobby that has been enjoyed for centuries. The art form of using words to create vivid pictures in people's minds, portray unforgettable stories, and inspire with memorable characters is one that will never die. Many people still enjoy a good book, whether from their Kindle app or a paperback edition.

It's never been easier to get our hands on books; as well as many stores, we can order almost any title we like from the internet or download a novel in seconds.

If you and your friends love to read, then no doubt you love to talk about books! Here are some questions you can ask your friends or new acquaintances to start compelling conversations about your hobby.

1. What's the first book you ever remember reading?

2. Did someone read to you when you were a child?

3. Who's your all-time favorite book character?

4. Who's your favorite author of all time? Your favorite book by them?

5. Has a book ever changed your life?

6. What genres do you love?

7. Are there any genres you dislike?

8. What author (who is still living) would you dearly love to meet?

9. Have you ever met a (famous or semi-famous) author face to face? Where?

10. Do you prefer paperbacks or ebooks? Why?

11. Have you ever read a self-published book?

12. What book or series do you hope and pray will be turned into a movie or TV show one day?

13. Do you think there are any movie adaptations out there that were actually better than the original?

14. Has a book you like ever been turned into a movie or TV series that you hated?

15. What's more important to you: prose or story?

16. What attracts you to a book? The cover? Blurb? Recommendation from others?

17. Have you read any of the old classics? What did you think of them?

18. Has a book ever scared you or given you nightmares?

19. Are there any books that are really popular but you dislike?

20. Are there any books that are considered terrible but are your secret pleasure?

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21. What's your favorite book cover?

22. Do you prefer old books or new ones?

23. What was your favorite book when you were a child?

24. How many books do you read a month?

25. Would you like more time to read books?

26. Do you like to write reviews on Amazon or Goodreads?

27. In general, do you think books are better or worse now than they used to be?

28. Where do you usually discover new books? Physical bookstores? Online? Social media?

29. Have you ever joined a book club?

30. Where do you like to read? At home on the couch? On the train? In bed?

31. What deceased author would you have liked to meet?

32. Think about your favorite genre. To you, which author is the master of that genre?

33. Do you judge a book by its cover? Would a shoddy cover put you off?

34. Do certain tropes attract you? For example, orphans, love triangles, anti-heroes?

35. Are there any books you haven't been able to finish? Why not?

36. What are some of your favorite quotes or scenes from a book?

37. Did you read books in school? Can you remember which ones?

38. Are there any books you could read over and over again and never get bored of?

39. What's the last book you read?

40. What's the last book you bought? Did you buy it online or at a store? Ebook or paperback?

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41. Do you like to display your books on a bookshelf or keep them in a virtual library?

42. Do you prefer flash fiction, short stories, novellas, or novels?

43. What book can you recommend to me?

44. When did you last visit a library?

45. Have you ever had a crush on a book character?

46. Has a book ever made you laugh out loud?

47. Has a book ever made you cry?

48. Are you generally good at guessing twists or being able to see what's coming? Have any stories genuinely shocked you?

49. What's your favorite drink, snack, or beverage to have beside you while you're reading?

50. What book will you read next?

Get Chatting, and Reading!

These questions are great if you and someone you know enjoy reading, but you haven't recently read the same books. With these fifty interesting and thought-provoking questions, you'll be leading invigorating discussions with your fellow bookworms in no time.
© 2019 Poppy
Poppy (author) from Enoshima, Japan on May 12, 2020:

Hi, Luna. I do love reading, though I don't read as much as I should!

Luna Silver on May 12, 2020:

Wow you must read a lot

Poppy (author) from Enoshima, Japan on October 25, 2019:

Hi, Serrah! I haven't read it, but I've heard a lot of things about it. Mostly negative, unfortunately!

Poppy (author) from Enoshima, Japan on February 26, 2019:

Thank you, Lorna!

Lorna Lamon on February 26, 2019:

Really interesting and fun article - great conversation starters.

Poppy (author) from Enoshima, Japan on February 25, 2019:

Great idea, Liz! Thank you!

Liz Westwood from UK on February 24, 2019:

That's a great selection of questions. I can also see a use for them in a book club.

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A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom.

What is your favorite story?

Who is your favorite author?

Who is your favorite character?

What is your favorite genre?

Action

Mystery

Suspence

Detective

Science Fiction

Children's books

War

Non-fiction

Travel books

Self-help books

History

Biography

Autobiography

Gothic

Classic Literature

Modern Literature

What is the longest book you have ever read?
How long did it take you to read it?

Have you ever belonged to a book club?
What books did you read?

What is the funniest book you have ever read?

The saddest?

How many books have you read in your life?

Is there a time in your life when you read all the time?

How many hours do you spend reading in a week?

Have you ever been to a book signing or met an author?

Do you have any ideas for a story for you to write?

Do you read books based on recommendations?

What are some of the books that were recommended to you?

Were you ever given a bad recommendation?

Did it change your opinion of the person who recommended the book?

What books have you recommended for other people?

How often do you go to the library?

How many books do you check out at a time?

How do you choose the books you are going to read?

How important is the cover of the book.

Do you watch the movie that came from a book?

Most people say the book is better than the movie. Is this true for you?

Did you enjoy reading books in school?

What was your favorite book growing up?

Is there a book that you have read more than once?

What was the title?

How many times did you read it?

Is there a book you just couldn't finish?
What was the title?

What is your favorite time of day for reading?

Where is your favorite place to read?

Do you listen to music while you read?

Do you often read book before go to bed?

What factors are important to you when choosing a book to read?

Reviews?

A Recommendation from a friend?

The front cover?

What was the last book that you read?

What is your favorite book of all time?

Have you ever read a book and then watched the movie? Which was better? Why?

Who is the most famous writer from your country?

Have you read any of their books?

Do you think that they are overrated?

What genre of book do you enjoy most?

Have you ever tried to read a book in English?

Do you think that it is more valuable to read a book than to watch television?

Have you ever lent books to your friends and never got them back?

Do you think that the internet and television will eventually make books obsolete?

If you can think of another good question for this list, please add it. http://iteslj.org/questions/
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A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. What is your favorite story? Who is your favorite author? Who is your favorite character? What is your favorite genre? Action Mystery Suspence Detective Science Fiction Children's books War Non-fiction Travel books Self-help books History Biography Autobiography Gothic Classic Literature Modern Literature What is the longest book you have ever read?

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New textbooks in schools in Hong Kong will teach students that the city was never a British colony. The government changed the school books because they think that the books are a reason for pro- democracy protests in the city.

People in Hong Kong say that the new textbooks will teach students that the Chinese government didn't agree to the contracts with Britain after the Opium Wars. The contracts ended in 1997 when Britain returned Hong Kong to China. Because China controls Hong Kong again, they say it was never a British colony.

The South China Morning Post news says the new textbooks also explain that the protests in Hong Kong in 2019 were caused by outside countries and groups outside of China.

Four textbooks for Hong Kong's subject of liberal studies were released online last week. Schools can choose these textbooks for the new school year that starts in September. The textbooks will be used with students from age 15 to 18 in "citizenship and social development" classes. In 2020, pro-China groups attacked the liberal studies. They say it's the reason for protests.

After, there was a complete change of the education system to focus on national security and patriotism. Now, teachers should report students who do bad things.

The head of Hong Kong's education department says that schools have to teach students to think positively and to love their country.

Some of the textbooks talk about the 2020 national security law. Many people say that the national security law is too strict and limits basic freedom. One textbook says that the national security law started because of the anti-Beijing protests in 2019 and calls those protests " violent terrorist activities."

One of the books has the word "national security" in it 400 times.

The Global Times, a newspaper supported by the Chinese government, says that the new changes help make sure that some teachers can't give students wrong political views.

Tang Fei, the person who edited and reviewed two of the textbooks, is also a politician in Hong Kong. He says that because of these new books, school teachers will not need to use other content.

The new textbooks come just a few weeks before the 25th anniversary of the British returning Hong Kong to China. At that time, the Chinese government promised Hong Kong that it could have 50 years of semi- autonomy. Many people say that because of the new national security law and many changes that Beijing made, the semi-autonomy has already ended.

The anniversary on July 1st will also be the first day of Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, who was chosen by Beijing. John Lee's predecessor was Lam.

The senior leaders of China usually attend these kinds of ceremonies. There is no confirmation yet that Xi Jinping will attend the ceremony. Some people think he will attend because a school in Hong Kong asked students to stay in quarantine for 1 week. Maybe those students are preparing for the ceremony and must stay healthy from Covid-19.

Vocabulary

colony - a country or place controlled by a different country

pro - to support, to like, to believe in

democracy - a government system or style in which everybody can vote for leaders

protest - an event where people show that they are against an idea; to show disapproval

Opium Wars - wars between China, the UK, and France

caused by - because of, the reason it happens, to make something happen

liberal studies - a course or subject that teaches many fields like math, science, technology, and humanities

release - to make available, to allow the public to view

complete - total, all, full, entire

education - the process or action of giving information; teaching and training

national security - the safety of a country, protecting a country

patriotism - strong support for your country, your love for your country

law - a rule by a government or country

freedom - the power to do what you want, not restricted

anti - against, do not like

violent - using strong force or power to hurt someone or damage things

terrorist - a person who hurts people or damages things for political reasons

political view - your opinion about politics, your idea of what's right or wrong in politics

politician - a person who works in politics

semi - half, somewhat, partly, to a degree

autonomy - free from control, independent, no outside ruler, self-rule

semi-autonomy - somewhat independent

predecessor - a person who was in a job before you, the person you replaced in a job; something that came before the current thing

quarantine - time alone, away from all other people; isolation

Please find the original article from The Guardian below:

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These conversation questions are a resource for both teachers and students. They can be used in class, or with a study buddy, or with somebody you do a language exchange with.
Tips for learners

In those in-between times when you can't find somebody to practise with I recommending trying to write down your answers, or even talking out loud to yourself!

Ensure you make notes of useful words and phrases that you either couldn't remember or didn't know when you were trying to explain something. This will really help you to move forward with your English.

I also highly recommend going through the questions a second or third time at a later date with somebody else, as a way of revision, and you are sure to notice that you are able to explain things faster and more effectively.

Let's talk about Books and Reading! 🤓📚

1. What's the last book you read for pleasure (ie. not for work or school)? Would you recommend it or not?

2. What kinds of books do you usually read? - The classics? Detective novels? Historical novels? Biographies? Travel? Science-fiction? Non-Fiction?

3. How do you choose the books you're going to read? - Favourite authors? Recommendations from friends? Browsing in bookstores or online?

4. Do you prefer to read paper books or digital books? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each format?

5. What are your favourite books from your childhood? What makes them so special? Is there a certain character who stands out? If so, why?

6. Have any books you've read had an important effect on your life? If so, how?

7. Talk about one of the books you had to read at school that you really enjoyed.

8. Talk about one of your least favourite compulsory books at school.

9. Have you ever thought about writing a book? If so, what kind of book would it be?

10. Where do you normally read?

11. Do you usually read one book at a time or do you prefer to have several books on the go?

12. Do you finish every book you start? Even if it's quite boring?

13. Do you ever make notes or underline things you have read so that you can return to them later?

14. Does the cover of a book matter much to you? Is it something you notice?

15. Do you like giving books as presents? If so, what's the last book you gave to somebody? And why did you choose it?

16. Have you enjoyed film versions of books you have read?

17. What advantages can reading bring?

18. If you could meet any famous author (alive or dead) who would you choose and why? And what two questions would you ask them?

19. If you met somebody who was learning your native language. which books or writers would you recommend to them?

20. Do you ever read books in English? If so, what have you read? And do you have any recommendations?

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My name is Berta Otero; I am a freelance Argentine teacher of English.
I studied in I.S.F.D. N° 100 de Avellaneda and obtained my professional degree in I.S.F.D. Pío XII in 2008.
In 2010, I did many training courses majoring in Phonetics and Phonology at Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM).
In 2005, I taught English ad honorem in Casa de la Juventud, a non-profit social organization dependent upon the Avellaneda Municipality.
From 2008 to 2014, I worked as a teacher in Instituto Educativo Argentino − IEA − teaching Professional English to higher education students.
From 2012 to the present, I have worked in two quality control companies teaching Business English to their executive and administrative staff and technical English to their surveyors. I have also assisted the companies in translations, interpretation in audits in English, and counselling in language matters.
Now, I am teaching English, for free, to retired people in the Retirement Centre: Unidos por la Lucha, a social institution for pensioners in my neighbourhood. I'm also teaching English at the Top Notch Institute also located in my neightbourhood − Lanús.
I have also transcribed the film script of several English and American films to be used as resources in the teaching of English. Besides, I lectured via live-streaming a literature workshop for the Bhupal Nobles University -Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

At present, I give private lessons to anyone interested. You will find my contact details down below.

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