Here are 50 ESL conversation questions that can help you practice your English speaking skills:
Introduction and Icebreakers
1. What's your name and where are you from?
2. How was your day/week/month?
3. What do you like to do in your free time?
4. What's your favorite hobby?
5. Do you have any pets?
6. What's your favorite food?
Travel and Holidays
7. Have you ever traveled abroad?
8. Where's your favorite place you've visited?
9. What's your favorite type of holiday?
10. Have you ever been on a beach vacation?
11. What's your favorite thing to do when you're on holiday?
12. Have you ever gone skiing or snowboarding?
13. Have you ever been in a foreign city alone?
14. What's your favorite type of accommodation when traveling?
Food and Drink
15. What's your favorite type of cuisine?
16. Do you like sweet or savory food?
17. Have you ever tried a new food and didn't like it?
18. What's your favorite type of coffee?
19. Do you prefer drinking soda or water?
20. Have you ever had a food that was too spicy?
Work and Studies
21. What's your job/studies like?
22. What do you like most about your job/studies?
23. What do you dislike most about your job/studies?
24. Have you ever had to work overtime?
25. Do you prefer working individually or in a team?
26. What's the most challenging thing you've had to do in your job/studies?
27. Have you ever had a mentor or supervisor?
Family and Friends
28. Do you have any siblings?
29. What's your favorite thing to do with your family?
30. Do you have any close friends from childhood?
31. What's your favorite way to spend time with friends?
32. Have you ever had to deal with a difficult friend or family member?
33. Do you prefer big gatherings or small intimate gatherings?
34. Have you ever moved to a new city for a new job?
Education and Career
35. What's your favorite subject in school?
36. Do you like learning new things?
37. What's the most interesting thing you've learned recently?
38. Have you ever had a bad teacher or professor?
39. What's your goal for your career?
40. Have you ever had to work on a group project?
Leisure and Entertainment
41. Do you like reading books or watching movies?
42. What's your favorite type of music?
43. Have you ever been to a concert or music festival?
44. Do you play any sports or games?
45. What's your favorite type of exercise or physical activity?
Technology and Social Media
46. Do you use social media regularly?
47. What's your favorite social media platform?
48. Have you ever had a problem with your phone or computer?
49. Do you prefer online shopping or in-store shopping?
50. Have you ever had to troubleshoot a technical issue?
Remember to practice your answers before recording yourself speaking. This will help you feel more comfortable and confident when speaking in English.
