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❓ Conversation Starters: 200+ Questions for ESL Speaking Practice

Getting to know you

What's your name? Where are you from? What do you do? Do you have any siblings? What's your favourite food? What languages do you speak? Tell me about your family.

Hobbies and free time

What do you do in your free time? Do you play any sports? What kind of music do you like? Do you play any instruments? What's your favourite movie? Do you like reading? What's the last book you read?

Travel and places

Have you ever travelled abroad? What's your dream destination? What's the best place you've ever visited? Do you prefer beach or mountains? What's your favourite city? Do you like camping?

Opinion questions (B1-B2)

What do you think about social media? Is it better to live in a city or the countryside? Should students wear uniforms? Do you think money brings happiness? What's the biggest problem in the world today?
💡 For pair work: take turns asking questions. Answer in full sentences, not just "yes/no".