A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom.
- What is the most popular drama/comedy/game show in your country, and what is the story-line (drama) or format (game show)?
- Do you like to watch cartoons?
- What did you watch on TV yesterday?
- What is one of your favorite TV shows?
- Why do you like it?
- When is it on?
- Does you father like it, too?
- Do you listen to classical music? Why or why not?
- Have you ever been to a play? If so, when was the last time?
- Have you ever been to Disneyland?
- Have you ever been to the theater?
- Have you ever hosted a party?
- Have you ever tried water skiing?
- Have you ever used a slot machine?
- How far in advance do you begin planning a vacation?
- How often do you go to parties?
- How often do you read comic books?
- How often do you visit museums? When was the last time?
- Is gambling legal where you live?
- Should books be censored?
- Do you often go drinking? Where? Who with? How often?
- Should movies be rated? Explain.
- What are some forms of gambling people do in your country?
- What are some games that you don't like to play? Why?
- What are some good books that you have read?
- What is the best book you have ever read?
- What are some of the good movies you have seen?
- What are some of the most popular amusement parks in your country?
- What are some things you can do without spending a cent?
- What computer games have you played?
- Which are your favorites?
- Which do you think are not so interesting?
- What do you do in your spare time?
- What do you like to do on a night out?
- What do you think of soccer? (baseball, hang gliding, ...)
- What games are popular in your country? Why are they popular?
- What is your favorite game? Why?
- What is your favorite holiday? Why?
- What kind of music do you like?
- What kind of things do you like to read?
- What singer would you most like to meet?
- What was the last book you read?
- What's the most popular holiday in your country?
- When is it?
- How is it celebrated?
- What's your favorite magazine? (What are some of your favorite magazines?)
- When do you usually listen to the radio?
- Where do you usually read?
- Who are some of the famous actors and musicians in your country?
- Who are some of your favorite actors and actresses?
- Who do you think is the funniest comedian?
- Who is the most popular entertainer in your country?
- Who is your favorite author?
- Who is your favorite comedian?
- Who is your favorite musician?
- Who is your favorite female singer?
- Who is your favorite male singer?
- Who is your favorite guitarist?
- Who is your favorite writer? (author)
- Why do some people gamble?
- Would you rather go to a bar or a nightclub?
- What do you do for fun?
If you can think of another good question for this list, please add it.
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