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This site is divided in two main sections: Grammar Games and Grammar Notes.

We are constantly adding new grammar games, learning activities and grammar notes so we recommend that you visit our site every now and then to see what is new.

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Grammar Lessons, Games & Exercises List
A list of all our Grammar Games, Grammar Notes with their codes for easy reference for teachers and students. We also havephotocopiable worksheets that you can download for classroom or personal use.

Free English Courses and Lessons

Our Woodward English website includes the latest grammar lessons and charts that we create and we include useful tips for language learners and teachers. We also have free English courses including: Phrasal Verbs Course and a free English Course.

PLEASE NOTE: This English grammar website is aimed towards adults learning English as a second language so you may find some of the grammar examples aimed towards adults and their interests and not so much for children. Teachers may want to check content before sharing it.

If you found our English Grammar Lessons interesting or useful, let others know about it.

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Free English grammar lessons, games and activities including worksheets for teachers and students - Lecciones de inglés - gramática y juegos para aprender inglés gratis

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The Wisc-Online open educational resource library contains over 2800 learning objects that are freely accessible to teachers and students at no cost and under a Creative Commons license for use in any classroom or online application.

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Since launching on March 6, 2007, our goal at TeacherTube has been to provide an online community for sharing instructional and education videos for college students, high school students, middle school students and elementary school students. We seek to fill a need for a more educationally focused, safe venue for teachers, students, schools, and home learners. It is a site to provide anytime, anywhere professional development with teachers teaching teachers. It is also a site where teachers can post videos designed for students to view in order to learn a concept or skill.

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Being polite and having good manners are essential skills in English. Although English may seem a little too formal to non-native speakers, it is a super important part of effective communication - especially in business situations.

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Thu, 02/02/2017 - 08:16 - Shalise Being polite and having good manners are essential skills in English. Although English may seem a little too formal to non-native speakers, it is a super important part of effective communication - especially in business situations. These expressions show respect and politeness when asking for something.

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Looking for that missing element that will help your ESL conversation classes sparkle, shine and speak English?

Leading an engaging ESL conversation class isn't something you can just pull off at the drop of a hat. But these tricks can help you go from zero to ESL hero. As a matter of fact, the one big secret is having...

Ready? Drumroll, please.

101 ESL conversation topics from a hat.

101 ESL Conversation Topics From a Hat

How many times have you been in an ESL conversation class and just couldn't get your students to speak?

In the classroom and in everyday life, we need conversation starters or ice breakers to end the silence. Arguably, there's nothing stranger than silence in a conversation class!

Here's how you do it:

Before you start the school year, dedicate some time to preparing a list of free talking topics (see below).

First, print the conversation topics below. Second, cut each topic and put them in a hat. Finally, have them attached to your hip whenever you're in need.

You can either open the whole classroom for discussion or have them speak in pairs. Furthermore, these ESL conversation topics are great for filling in any extra time at the end of the class or ice breakers at the start of a lesson.

And if you'd like more free ESL activities for your classroom, don't forget to check out our other lists to engage your students in English. All are free and can be used for any purpose.

Either way, the goal is to get them practicing in English.

Culture Differences for Kids

High schools (Do students wear special school attire like uniforms? Can students drive to their high school? Can students drink water in class?)

Country work ethic (How long are typical work hours? Do students work after graduating?)

School clubs (What unique school clubs are there? Which club are you in? Why did you choose that club?)

Holidays (What is your favorite holiday? What type of food do you eat on specific holidays?)

Jobs (What jobs exist? Is it easy to get a job after graduation? Is it easy to find a job now?)

Pop culture (Who are pop culture icons in your home country?)

Video games (Do you play video games? What types of video games are popular?)

Parenting and punishment (What kind of punishment have you received at school or home? Do you believe in physical punishment?)

Culture Differences for Adults

Restaurant tips (Are tips at restaurants common? How much is a reasonable tip?)

Work dinner parties (Do wives and husbands attend work parties?)

Gestures (What are some unique gestures (thumbs up, middle finger, etc) in your country?)

Gift exchange (When you travel, is it common to exchange gifts? How about Christmas or any other holidays?)

Living with parents (How old do kids live with their parents?)

Greetings (How do you greet in your country? Do you bow or do handshakes?)

Safety and crime (Do you think your neighborhood is safe? What kind of crimes happen in your area?)

Punctuality (How often are friends late? How about buses and trains? Is it rude being late?)

Food and health (What is a typical meal? How healthy is it? Are gyms becoming more popular?)

Sports (How do sports players show respect after a game? Are there any unique sports in your country?)

Multiculturalism (Is your country multicultural? Is multiculturalism a good thing?)

Gender discrimination (Do women and men make the same amount of money for doing the same job? Is there much gender discrimination in your home country?)

If you...

Have you ever...

Would you rather..

Controversial

With 5 Minutes Left, What Do You Do?

All things considered, 101 ESL conversation topics from a hat is a fantastic end of the class time filler.

When you run out of things to do, pull out the hat and pick a topic. Otherwise, your class would just be sitting there twiddling their thumbs.

Strangely enough, a lot of teachers don't equip themselves with back-up activities.

Now, you don't have to sweat it out and watch the clock tick until the bell rings.

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ESL Conversation Questions (EFL Discussion Questions)

Here is a list I created of hundreds of ESL conversation/discussion questions that you can use in a conversation English class. I will update and expand the ESL conversation questions list on an ongoing basis. For a list of speech topics, please visit this page.

Jump to a conversation question category:

Animals ESL Conversation Questions

What role do animals play in law enforcement?

Could a chihuahua be a police dog?

Should animals wear clothes?

If you had to be raised by animals in the wild, what animals would be the best parents?

If you could be an animal, what animal would you choose to be and why?

What are the pros and cons of owning a pet?

Beauty ESL Conversation Questions

If you could change one thing about your appearance, what would it be?

What do you find most attractive in people of the opposite sex?

Would you buy a Barbie Doll for your daughter?

What do you think of tattoos?

Should voluntary plastic surgery be banned?

Can aging be prevented or slowed?

Do you read beauty magazines?

What's your opinion of beauty pageants like Miss Universe?

How have our ideas about beauty changed historically? What does this tell us?

Are people in your country fashionable?

What are some common fashion faux-pas people make?

"No Make-Up Day": would this be a good idea?

How important is it for your partner to be beautiful?

What message does the media send to young people about beauty?

What message is more important to send to overweight youth: 'be happy with yourself' or 'lose weight?

Some airlines and restaurants seem to only hire attractive people. Is this discrimination? Should it be legal?

Crime ESL Conversation Questions

Have you ever witnessed a crime?

Do you trust the police to help you when you're in need? Why or why not?

Have you ever had to use violence to protect yourself?

Does your country have any stupid laws?

Should downloading music (without paying for it) be a criminal offense?

Should smoking be banned from restaurants?

France has banned 'psychological violence'. What do you think this means?

Does your country have many illegal immigrants?

How would you define terrorism?

What were you doing when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened?

Do you think there is terrorist activity happening in your area?

What is a 'crime against humanity'?

What is 'racial profiling'?

Being a patriot: would you go to war to fight terrorism?

The most wanted: who are the most wanted criminals in your country?

Was the US-lead invasion of Iraq in 2003 an act of terrorism?

Personal rights: A month after 9/11, the Bush government signed a law named the US Patriot Act. This law allowed the government to closely monitor telephone calls, emails, and other personal data. Would you support such a law in an emergency?

Have you ever had to take the law into your own hands?

Does your country have jury duty? Have you ever done it?

Is corruption common in your country?

Is it possible to get rid of corruption?

Have you ever bribed someone or been bribed?

Would you commit a crime to save your family?

Robin Hood: is it okay to steal from the rich to help the poor?

What's your opinion of graffiti?

Should people be able to carry weapons?

Does your country need more or fewer surveillance cameras?

Who are the world's worst criminals?

Should hitchhiking be illegal? Have you done it?

Have you ever been the victim of a crime?

Did you get caught stealing as a child?

What reputation do the police have in your country?

Have the police ever wounded or killed an innocent citizen?

What weapons do the police carry in your country?

What are some proactive ways to prevent crime before it happens?

What characteristics should a good police officer have? What characteristics do they often have?

What measures are in place to protect your safety right now? Are they sufficient?

What are the best strategies for self-defense? Is your country becoming more or less violent?

Who in society should be allowed to carry weapons? What kind of weapons?

Do video games, TV, and movies have a negative influence on youth?

Should prostitution be legal?

Can criminals such as paedophiles and rapists truly be rehabilitated?

Do you know any unsolved mysteries from your town, city, or country?

What's wrong with public nudity?

Should miniskirts be banned?

Discrimination & Identity

What are traditionally male and female social roles and responsibilities? Are you a traditional person?
Do you trust men or women more in any particular profession? How do you feel about male nurses? How about a female president?
If someone tells a racist or sexist joke, how do you react? If you laugh, does that mean you are racist or sexist?
Who suffers more discrimination on the basis of age? Old people or young people?
Some airlines and restaurants seem to only hire attractive people. Is this discrimination? Should it be legal?

Drugs ESL Conversation Questions

Should marijuana be legalized?

When you're sick, do you use medicine?

What do you think of alternative or eastern medicine?

Do you support the use of clinical marijuana?

Is drug use a big problem in your country?

Was drug use a problem in your high school?

Is alcohol worse than many illegal drugs?

Should the legal drinking age be changed?

Should patents held by pharmaceutical companies be bypassed in order to help those in need (e.g. people suffering from HIV in Africa?)

Education ESL Conversation Questions

Is it easy to get a job after graduation in your country?

Should university education be free?

How can educators and parents promote creativity in children?

How would you compare the quality of education in your country to other countries?

What makes a good teacher?

Do you prefer public or private schools?

Should evolution or creationism be taught at schools?

Do you have any funny school stories?

Who should be responsible for teaching sexual education to children and teenagers?

Is a university degree enough in your country to get a good job?

Is 'the student life' the best time in people's lives?

Should researchers at universities also be required to teach classes?

What is the most important subject(s) in school?

How does your country's education system rate globally?

Who was your favorite teacher from your school days? Describe him or her.

Should young children be required to learn English? If so, from what age?

How has technology changed teaching methods?

What do you think of homeschooling?

Language development: what's the best way to raise a bilingual child?

Have you ever had a problem with a bully?

Your son has just come home from school. He is crying because a bully at school beat him up. What do you tell your son?

What are your fondest (best) memories of high school?

What regrets do you have? What classifications of students existed in your high school (e.g. nerds, athletes, etc.)?Which were you part of?

How would you compare your high school generation to today's generation of teenagers?

Is there such thing as a dangerous book?

Should children be prohibited from reading certain books? Has reading made you a better person?

Are girls smarter than boys?

Do you have any tips for giving a successful speech or presentation?

Is it fair to fail students at the college level?
Often college assignments are graded on a curve, which means scores are adjusted based on how all the students performed. Is this fair?
If a student fails a class or course, does that mean the instructor has failed in a way?

Do you think competition is good or bad for students?

Entertainment ESL Conversation Questions

Who is your favorite celebrity?

What is your favorite movie?

What genre of books or movies do you enjoy?

What is your favorite science fiction movie about the future?

Do you prefer to watch TV or use the Internet?

Will TV exist in 20 years?

Do you like reality TV programs?

What do you think of rap music?

Why do many celebrities have drug and alcohol problems?

Do you read tabloid magazines?

What do you think of the paparazzi? How can they be controlled?

What's your opinion of video games? What are the pros and cons of letting children play video games?

Do video games make people, particularly children, violent?

Emergency ESL Conversation Questions

What is a natural disaster? What are some kinds of natural disasters?

What are some examples of non-natural disasters?

Have there been any major disasters in your area?

What are some major disasters that you can remember?

Have you ever been seriously lost?

If you had one minute to leave your home, what would you take with you?

If you lost everything, how would you rebuild your life?

What would you do if you lost all of your possessions?

Have you ever been in a fire?

Would you rather burn or freeze to death?

Could you live in an area that could have a natural disaster at any moment?

English ESL Conversation Questions

How long have you been studying English?

Should everyone learn English?

Why are you studying English?

In your experience, what studying methods are most effective for you?

What accent do you find easiest to understand?

Are English movies in your country shown with subtitles or are they dubbed?

Should swear words be taught in English class?

If you could speak English perfectly, how would your life change?

How has the way English is studied and taught changed in the past 20 years?
When did you begin studying English? Was it the right time?
Must an English teacher's native tongue be English?
How do you feel about having class through software such as Zoom?
Is the goal of studying English to speak like a native English speaker?

Environment ESL Conversation Questions

Is global warming happening?

What has caused global warming?

Is recycling too much of a hassle?

What happens to recyclable materials after they are picked up from your house?

Should developing countries be required to cut emissions as well?

What is your opinion of nuclear energy? Which kind of energy do you support?

Do you believe overpopulation is a major issue? If so, what can be done about it?

How does overpopulation affect you?

How will the world look in 100 years?

Is it okay to send our garbage into space?

What is your opinion of nuclear energy? Which kind of energy do you support?

Are the rivers and beach areas in your city or town polluted? Would you swim there?

Concerning the production of energy, which is the most important consideration: human value or environmental risk?

Where do you draw the line between worrying about safety and living your life?

Could you live in an area that could have a natural disaster at any moment?

Family ESL Conversation Questions

What household chores do you despise the most? Should men and women share the responsibility for housework 50/50?

What are the advantages of raising a family in your country?

What's the best age to move out on your own?

Would you adopt a child?

When you become elderly, would you rather live in a senior citizen's home or with your children?

Is it common in your country for people to live with their grandparents?

Do you come from a big family?

Is it good or bad to be a single child?

Are you more like your father or your mother?

What do you think of squatting?

How did your parents meet?

Why do many people dislike their parents-in-law?

Were you ever left alone or lost for a long time as a child? Or have you ever lost a child?

What qualities make a good parent?

What does "alternative parenting" mean? What are some alternative parenting ideas?

If you could choose, would you rather have a daughter or a son?

Do you plan to spend your life savings before you die or leave it for your family?

It is often said that "what a man does in the privacy of his own home is his business." Is this true?

Where did your ancestors come from originally? Were they immigrants?

Violence: Is it ever okay to hit a child? What is the custom or law in your country?

Due to population growth and environmental problems, should families have fewer kids?

What is the ideal number of children to have?

Is it tradition in your culture for women to adopt their husband's last name? Is this fair?

In your country, are mothers allowed maternity leave (from work)? What about paternity leave for fathers?

What is a mid-life crisis? How can one be avoided?

When are children old enough to move out of the house?

What is the best environment to raise a family in (e.g. apartment, village, etc)?

Is there anything funny or different about your family?

Does someone in your family maintain a family tree?

How far back can you trace your family history?

How important is it to you (or your parents) that you pass on your genes, i.e. have children?

What important advice do you want to pass on to your children?

Food ESL Conversation Questions

Have you ever had food poisoning?

What do you think of the custom of giving a 15-18% tip in North America?

What is your best recipe?

What is the worst thing you've eaten?

What do you think of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms)?

What country has the best cuisine?

Does your country have any 'strange' food?

What is the grossest thing you've eaten?

Is tap water safe to drink in your country? Or do you prefer bottled water?

Do you buy organic food?

Do you eat junk food?

Are you a picky eater?

Should children be raised to eat everything on their plates?

What was your worst restaurant experience?

Would you eat horse meat?

Would you rather eat dog food or dog as food?

Do you believe that insects might be a regular part of our diet in the future?

What would you like to eliminate from your diet?

How do you think technology will change how we eat in the future?

What restaurants in your area would you recommend?
Are men better chefs than women?

Generational Differences Conversation Questions

What were the lives of your grandparents like?
How would you describe your generation?
Generally speaking, do you feel that people of your generation have had difficult or easy lives?

Do you think being born in the year 1800 would have been better than 1900?
Do you think it is part of human nature to criticize the generations older and younger than us?
The technological change from the twentieth to twenty-first century was incredible. Do you think the world will continue to change at this rate?

Future ESL Conversation Questions

When you were a child, what did you imagine the future would be like?

What do you think your life will be like in 2045?

Imagine you could live twice as long. How would you use your time?

How do you think human civilization will ultimately end?

Health ESL Conversation Questions

Are you addicted to anything, such as coffee or tobacco?

Are you afraid of the dentist?

What is the best cure for a hangover?

What is the ideal amount of sleep to get per night? Are you getting it?

Is your country smoker-friendly?

Have you heard of the paleolithic diet? What is it?

Would you rather be anorexic or obese?

What would you do if the doctor told you that you only had a month to live?

Do schools in your countries have cafeterias? Do they serve healthy food?

Does anything run in your family?

What's the best way to lose weight?

Is your country's cuisine healthy?

How are the health services in your country?

Do you support the idea of universal health care?

Is evolution still happening?

If you found an elixir that, once drank, would allow you to live forever, would you drink it?

Do you worry about the safety of the food you eat? What won't you buy?

Fasting: Some people go without food for a long time to improve their bodies or minds. Can not eating make your body and mind healthier and stronger?

Is it expensive to get medicine and treatment from a doctor in your country?

Would you like to be a doctor? Why or why not?

Are you a hypochondriac?

What methods are used in your country to prevent pregnancy?

What important factors should a couple consider before having a baby?

Is the "morning after pill" a form of abortion?

Do you believe today's generation of teenagers is more sexually active than the generation of 30 years ago? If so, why?

What is something you are not spending enough time doing?

What do you think of vegetarianism? Veganism?

Would you consider being a sperm donor?

What do you think of your country's health care system?

Do you have any allergies?

Do you think our culture is too dependent on medicine? Have you ever had a near-death experience?

Does everyone have a right to free basic health care?

What would you do if you found an unconscious person lying on the street and there were no telephones nearby?

Do you know the steps of CPR?

Have you ever given or been given the Heimlich maneuver?

Do you believe people of the same blood type have similar characters?

Have you ever donated blood? Do you think technology will help humans live longer and longer?

What is the key to long life?

Should some vaccinations be mandatory? Without exemptions?

What's your opinion of vaccinations?

Would you rather be blind or deaf?

Would you rather be quite short or quite tall? Why?

In what ways, if any, are you superior to a caveman?

What's your opinion of tanning, and tanning salons?

Do you believe that there are guidelines we can follow for living a longer, healthier life? Or is our health and lifespan determined by luck?

History

"History Repeats Itself" - do you believe this? If so, can you give examples?
My Generation: How would you compare your generation to the current generation of youngsters? Would you rather have been born now than when you were?

Time Travel: If you could travel back in time, to any period, what year would you go to and why?

Holiday ESL Conversation Questions

How is New Year's celebrated in your culture?

What is your favorite holiday and why?

Does your country have any special holidays or festivals?

Is Christmas celebrated in your country? If so, how is it celebrated?

What are the best and worst gifts you have ever received? What is the meaning of Christmas?

Being Good: Were you good this year?

Do you become a better person every year?

What is the best Christmas movie?

What food is associated with Christmas?

Real or Fake: What makes the best Christmas tree?

Do you have any funny Christmas stories?

Is it okay to give money as a gift?

Do you make a New Year's resolution every year?

Homosexuality ESL Conversation Questions

Is your country gay-friendly?

Does your city have any gay pride events?

Does a person's sexuality impact the type of jobs he or she should or should not do?

Do you believe sexual preference comes from genetics or the environment?

Freud argued that most people have both heterosexual and homosexual tendencies. What do you think of this?

Why are some people against gay marriage?

How would your parents react if you told them you were gay?

Housing ESL Conversation Questions

What things can make an apartment a great apartment?

Has your residence ever been broken into?

Which do you prefer -- living in the countryside or the city?

What do you know about your neighbors? Do you get along with them?

What is your neighborhood like? Is it becoming better or worse?

What types of disagreements often arise between neighbors?

What do you think of IKEA and its products?

Internet ESL Conversation Questions

Should young children be able to access the Internet freely?

Do you support Wikileaks?

Are you a pirate? Do you pay for music, movies, software, and textbooks?

What do you think of dating online? Have you ever done it?

Has the Internet made us smarter or more stupid?

What does it mean if someone is a 'troll' on an online message board?

Money ESL Conversation Questions

Why do we use money?

Can you explain "inflation"?

Does everything have a price?

Philosophy ESL Conversation Questions

Do you believe you make real choices in life? Or are all your choices determined by previous conditions?

Does morality come from education? Or is there something in humans that makes us view certain things as good and others as bad?

Do you believe there are things universal moral truths; i.e. things that are considered bad by all human beings everywhere?

Why care about the environment?

Why should we care about others?

Is truth just a matter of opinion?

Do you believe in fate or destiny?

If God exists, why are there so many problems in the world?

Does a person's love for his/her partner differ from his/her love for a friend, child, or car? How so?

Do you believe in the idea of a soul, separate from the physical body?

Would your view on life change if you were severely handicapped?

"Everything is for sale." What do you think of this statement?

Are there products you won't buy for ethical reasons? If so, what are they?

What makes you happy?

Are human beings naturally selfish?

Do you believe in karma?

How can a person make the most out of life?

What's the best advice you've ever been given?

Which idea do you believe in: " Everything in moderation" or " Try everything once"?

Do you think it's necessary to be a morally good person to succeed in society nowadays?

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What theory of creation do you support?

Do you believe that happiness is a choice?
What is one change you'd like to bring into your life soon?

What really matters to you, deep in your heart? What do you want to do with your time on this planet?
What sort of person do you want to be? What personal strengths or qualities do you want to develop?
Do you believe in fate or destiny?
The Stoics believed that we should detach ourselves from our emotions and remain calm and rational. Is this possible in life?

Political ESL Conversation Questions

Have you ever been involved in a protest?

Is Democracy the best political system?

If you had your own island to populate, what rules would you make for the people that live there?

What is NATO? What is the role of the organization?

Should the right to protest be a universal right?

Can democracy work in the Arab world?

Would you be for a one-child policy for overpopulated countries?

Were there any problems with the most recent elections in your country?

Are there many refugees living in your country?

What role should the international community have in Africa?

Do all countries have the right to have nuclear arms?

Should a country's leader to limited in serving for only one or two terms?

Do you think countries should share the responsibility of accepting refugees?

What are the flaws of democracy?

Can democracy work in Africa?

Becoming a martyr: Are there any ideals that you would die for?

What is the best way to protest a government?

If you could rebuild your country, what would you change?

What conditions should be required for people who want to legally immigrate to your country?

What is your top complaint about your country's government?

"History Repeats Itself" - do you believe this? If so, can you give examples?

What are the major parties in your country?

Do the majority of adults vote in your country?

Do all countries have a right to possess nuclear weapons?

What does your government owe you?

How can a government create jobs?

Do you live in a capitalist, socialist, or communist country? Do you feel the system works well?
Ultimately, do you think people in capitalist countries are happier than those in communist ones?

Does your country have a problem with `fake news'? Have you experienced fake news yourself?
Do you feel the society you live in has become more and more polarized?

What does political correctness (PC) mean?

Punishment ESL Conversation Questions

What is the purpose of punishment?

What was the worst thing you did as a child? Did you get caught?

How did your parents punish you when you were a child?

How should teachers punish bad students?

What was the worst punishment you received as a child? Was it fair?

Would you rather be dead than spend life in jail?

Should prisoners be required to work?

Can you think of any people who were punished for a crime they didn't commit?

Is capital punishment (the death penalty) practiced in your country?

Who are some famous people who were executed?

Should insane people be punishable by death?

Is it ever okay to hit (or spank) your child?

Do you believe capital punishment makes the public not want to commit crimes?

Should executions be done in public?

What's the difference, morally, between capital punishment and torture?

Would mandatory military service be a good idea for your country?

Relationships / Love ESL Conversation Questions

What is the best age to begin dating?

How long should a couple date before they move in together?

Why is the divorce rate so high in many countries?

What is the best number of children to have?

Should people have fewer children, considering the world's population and environmental problems?

Have you ever been on a blind date?

What are your turn-ons and turn-offs?

Generally speaking, how do you think the men and women of your country are viewed by foreigners?

What is chivalry? Is it dead?

Do opposites attract? Or do similar people tend to fall in love?

Are caesarian sections becoming more common in your country?

Would you like to know the gender of your child before it is born?

Do believe pheromones for humans exist?

What is a wedding ceremony like in your country?

How has the idea of marriage changed throughout history?

What is your experience with divorce?

What do people commonly do on dates in your country?

Do you watch romantic comedies?

Do fairy tales create unrealistic expectations for people?

Have you ever had a long-distance relationship?

What was the worst date you've ever had?

Have you ever tried to set up a friend with someone? Did it work out?

What is the `right age' to get begin dating? Get married?

What do you think about meeting someone through a dating agency or dating website?

Do you think it is okay to date a co-worker?

Jealousy: is it possible to control this emotion?

Is society becoming more promiscuous? If so, what factors have caused this?

Do you believe in "the one" (does everyone have a 'perfect match')?

What are the pros and cons of going out with an older woman (or man)?

What do you think of polygamy?

Should the man pay on a date?

My Generation: How would you compare your generation to the current generation of youngsters? Would you rather have been born now than when you were?

Have you ever said something you wish you could take back?

Who do you go to when you need advice? What do you think of therapists?

What's the best way for a man to get a girlfriend?
What kind of men do women like?

Science & Religion ESL Conversation Questions

What are some limitations of science?

Is a scientific explanation of life depressing for you?

Have you ever witnessed a miracle or something supernatural?

Do you believe in evolution?

"The Survival of the Fittest": How important are survival skills in our society? Does the term "Survival of the Fittest" still apply?

Is Darwin's "Natural Selection" still happening?

Is artificial insemination against human nature and evolution?

Do you believe in aliens?

Are there any strange religious groups in your country?

Do you think the end of the world is near?

Nature vs. Nurture: Is intelligence rooted in genetics?

Survival of the Fittest: Do you think society would benefit if we let loose a handful of wild and dangerous animals (e.g. grizzly bears, hippos) into urban areas, e.g. the downtown of your city?

Shopping & Consumption

Are you comfortable with shopping online?
Have you ever bought art? What kind of art interests you?
Are there any companies that you boycott? Do you think boycotts are effective?
Do you check the product reviews on Amazon before you buy something? Are they reliable?
Are there any companies that you boycott? Do you think boycotts are effective?

Social Media & The Web

Which websites do you use the most? What do you like most about them?
What social networking platforms do you use? Why do you use them?
Do you make an effort to limit your screen time? Why or why not?
What social movements do you know that have become popular because of social media?
Why is there so much hatred on online message boards?
Are the Internet and websites such as Facebook bringing people closer together or further apart?

Sports & Leisure ESL Conversation Questions

Which sports in the Olympics should be added or removed?

Who is the most popular athlete from your country? What hobbies would you not let your children do?

What do you know of the history of the Olympics? What are your favorite memories of the Olympics?

Do you envy Olympic athletes? Which do you prefer: the winter or summer Olympics? Why?

Do the Olympics unite the world or divide it?

Do you think your country should invest more into its athletic programs?

Would your country be a suitable place to host the Olympics?

If you had to eliminate a sport or several sports from the Olympics, which would you choose?

What is your definition of "sport"? Are synchronized swimming, ballroom dancing, and darts sports?

Do you support investing more money into national athletic programs so your country achieves more Olympic medals?

What do you think of the salaries of professional athletes?

Do you think it's good for colleges and universities to provide scholarships to athletes?

Technology ESL Conversation Questions

Can technology fix global warming?

Travel ESL Conversation Questions

Where would you like to go on your next holiday?

What's the best way to find deals on travel?

If you had to immigrate to another country, where would you go? Why?

What is the stereotype of your nation's citizens?

Do you prefer active or relaxing holidays?

If you had more money, where would you go?

Do you like packaged holiday tours?

What was your best holiday?

What was your worst holiday?

Do you have any horrible or funny travel stories?

"When in Rome, do as the Romans" -- do you agree with this idea?

Does your country have many tourists? What do you think of them?

What are the best places to visit in your city or town?

If you could only pack five things for a trip to an unknown place, what would you take?

Is there a place that you'd never visit again?

Who are the worst tourists?

What has been your worst experience at a hotel?

What are some common travel scams? Have you been the victim of a travel scam?

What are the differences between a 2-star and 5-star hotel?

How do you plan your holidays?
"Eco-friendly": is this just a way for companies to be cheap?
Would you ever try couchsurfing?"When in Rome, do as the Romans do": Do you believe in this expression?
In your experience, is making strong friendships with people from other cultures difficult?

Work ESL Conversation Questions

What was your first job?

What is the worst job you have ever had?

When you were a child, what did you want to be?

What is your dream job?

How long should women get for maternity leave?

Do you think human beings need to work to be happy?

What are the minimum things you need to do your work effectively? Do you have them?

What do you believe are the top predictors of job performance?

Do people commonly work from home in your company? What do you think of this?

Do you think 40 hours a week is too much for humans?

When do you plan to retire?

What do you see yourself doing in your retirement?

Do you have a pension or adequate savings for retirement?

What would make you quit your job?

What motivates you to work hard?

How do you balance work and your personal life?

Other than increasing salaries, what can employers do to make their workers happy?

Do women often face discrimination in the workplace in your country?

Are you a supporter of labour unions?

Have you experienced sexual harassment in the workplace?

What industries are strong in your country?

What is your best achievement?

How would you define success?

Do you get any perks (or fringe benefits) from your employer?

Do you and your boss get along?

What is the retirement age in your country?

What is the worst job in the world?

Is it true that 'no job is perfect'?

Have you ever had a manager or coworker that you couldn't get along with?

What are some inappropriate questions to ask in job interviews?

What are some tough job interview questions? How would you answer them?

How do you prepare for a job interview?

What would you do if you were fired from your job?

How is the economic recession affecting your field?

If you could go back in time, would you study something different?

Would you ever date a coworker? boss?

Work Hours: Can countries that have a shorter workweek stay competitive?

Stereotyping: Do national stereotypes hold any truth? If so, how much?

Retirement: Should women who've had children be allowed to retire earlier?

Are jobs in the public sector sought after in your country? Why or why not?

Do you have any interesting job interview stories?

Should interviewers be prohibited from asking about age, marital status, residency, etc?

What companies/brands do you like? Why?

Do you know companies that have bad reputations? What for?

What CSR programs does your company have, if any?

What companies do you feel overcharge or abuse their customers?

What are the values of the company you work for?

If you had your own company, what type of policies, dress code, workspace, etc would you have?

How can a person make a good first impression?

What are some things you should and should not do if you are organizing a business dinner?

What are some important factors to consider for starting a small business?

If you had your own business, what kind of business would it be and how would you run it?

Unionization: Would unionization reduce Amazon's ability to be as efficient and affordable?
Which should be a bigger priority for a business: customer or employee satisfaction?

Looking back, has your education produced much value for your career?
What would you do with your life if you had complete financial freedom? Can the answer to this question help you find the ideal career?
Does automation present a threat to your chosen career path?
How would you rate your soft skills? Are they greater assets to you than your hard skills?
Is it harder for introverts to succeed in the workplace?
What are people more likely to find: their dream job or true love?
Are external considerations, e.g. debt, privilege, greater factors in career choice than values, interests, and personality?

What have been the most satisfying and dissatisfying jobs you've ever done?
Does improving labor standards negatively impact a company or country's ability to compete?
"My Mental Health": Is the idea of protecting one's mental health sometimes abused by people who want to avoid working hard?
Do you believe that work today is more difficult than it was in your parents' generation?

Other ESL Conversation Questions

Do you have any embarrassing stories?

Which of your possessions could you not live without?

What is the stupidest thing you have ever done?

Do you have any regrets?

If you could travel in time, to what time would you go and why?

Who was your hero as a child?

What are some things you would like to accomplish before death?

What pisses you off?

If you had the power to make a new law, what law would you enact?

Have you ever used Groupon? What do you think of it?

What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?

Why do people sing in the shower?

Have you ever had a near-death experience? (note: please avoid telling extremely sad stories) What are potentially deadly things that you encounter every day?

What makes you feel better when you're angry or depressed?

What can't you live without?

If you could be a child again for a day, what would you do?

What motivates you to get up in the morning?

Generally speaking, are you someone who lives their life how they want to?
What have you accomplished in life so far that you are proud of?

In your life, have you been lucky or unlucky? Why do you think so?
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