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Describe an outdoor sport you would like to do

What it is, When/where you would like to do it, With whom you would like to do it, And explain why you would like to do it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Outdoor Sports

What are the differences between indoor sports and outdoor sports?, Which outdoor sports are popular in India?, Which sports are popular among elderly people?, Which outdoor sports are popular with children?...

6 questions

Describe a film that made you laugh

What it is, When you watched it, Who you watched it with, And explain why it made you laugh

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Comedy and Cartoons

Do people like comedy?, Why do people of all ages like cartoons?, Why do some people like to make others laugh?, Should teachers tell jokes in class?

4 questions

Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers

What it is, Where it is, What people can do there, And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travellers

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Traveling

Is it important to take photos while traveling?, Can you trust other people's travel journals on the Internet?, What factors affect how people feel about traveling?, Will you go to a foreign country to travel because of the distinct landscape?...

6 questions

Describe a sports event you would like to watch

What it is, Who you want to watch with, Why you want to watch it, And explain how you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Sports Events

What kinds of sports events are broadcast on TV or other media in your country?, Do people in your country enjoy watching football games?, Does encouragement and applause from the audience have an impact on athletes?

3 questions

Describe a person's house/apartment that you think is very good

Who this person is, What the house/apartment is like, How often you visit there, And explain why you think it's very good

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Housing

What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?, Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?, What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?, Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?

4 questions

Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

What the appointment was for, Who you made it with, Why you forgot/missed it, And explain how you felt about the experience

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Punctuality and Memory

Is punctuality important to people?, What do you think is a good way to record things? Why?, Which is more important, a work-related appointment or an appointment with a friend? Why?, If someone doesn't really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true? Why?...

6 questions

Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes

Who this person is, How you knew this person, What his/her clothes are like, And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Clothes and Fashion

What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young people?, What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?, Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?, Do you think young people wear unusual clothes more than other age groups?...

6 questions

Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax

Where it is, What it is like, What you enjoy doing there, And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Relaxation and Exercise

Why is it difficult for some people to relax?, What are the benefits of doing exercise?, Do people in your country exercise after work?, What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?...

6 questions

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you’ve been to

Where it is, When you went there, What you did there, And explain how you felt about this place

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Sports

Do young people like to play sports?, What are the benefits of sports for children?, Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?, What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.)

Where and where you saw the plastic waste, Why there were a lot of plastic waste, What you did after you saw them, And explain what your thoughts were about this

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Plastic Waste

Do you think we should use plastic products?, How can we reduce our use of plastic?, What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?, Why do people like to use plastic products?...

6 questions

Describe a city you have been to and would like to visit again

When you visited, What you did there, What is was like, And explain why you would like to visit it again

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Cities and Countryside

What are the differences between the city and the countryside?, Some people say large cities are more suitable for old people. What do you think?, Do you think it is possible that all of the population move to cities?, Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier than people in the city?

4 questions

Describe an argument two of yours friends had

When it happened, What it was about, How it was solved, Explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Arguments

Do you think arguments are important?, What do family members usually have arguments about?, Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends?, Do you think people should change the way they think when they having arguments?...

6 questions

Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time

Who he/she is, Where he/she is from, Where/how you knew him/her, And explain how you feel about him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Multiculturalism

Is it easy to meet people from different cultural background in your country?, What do people from different cultural background usually talk about with each other?, Is it good to live in a multicultural society?, What are the advantages of being friends with people from different cultural background?...

6 questions

Describe a website you often visit

What it is about, How you found out about it, How often you visit it, And explain why you often visit it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Internet and Information

What are the most popular and least popular apps in India?, What’s the differences between the internet and television?, Why do some people like to read news on the internet instead of getting it from TV?, Are libraries still necessary? Why?...

6 questions

Describe a sports competition you watched

What it was, When/where you watched it, Who you watched it with, And explain whether you enjoyed it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Competitions

What kind of competitions do people in your country like to watch?

1 questions

Describe your first day at school that you remember

Where the school was, How did you go there, What happened that day, And how you felt on that day

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: School and Socialization

How do parents prepare their kids to go to school on the first day?, How do children socialize with each other?, Is socialization important for children?, What are the reasons for a job change?...

6 questions

Describe a website that sells second-hand items

What it is, How you found out about it, What people can buy from it, And explain whether you like it.

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Second-hand Items and Recycling

Some people think it's a waste to buy too many clothes for children. What do you think?, How do people usually handle the clothes they don’t want?, Why do people buy second-hand clothes?, What problems will occur if people don’t recycle?...

6 questions

Describe a program you like to watch

What it is, What is it about, Who you watch it with, And explain why you like to watch it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: TV Programs

What programs do people like to watch in your country?, Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?, What's the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos rather than visiting a zoo?, Do teachers play videos in class in your country?...

6 questions

Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting

When you read it, What the story or novel was about, Who wrote it, And explain why it was interesting

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Reading and Storytelling

Do you prefer to read eBooks or printed books?, What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation?, How does technology help people tell stories?, Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?...

6 questions

Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with

Who this person is, How you met this person, How long have you known him/her, And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Colleagues and Teamwork

Why should children be kind to their classmates?, Can children choose their deskmates?, What matters most about a colleague’s personality?, Are good colleagues important at work?...

6 questions

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store

When it happened, What you bought, What problem you had, And explain how you felt about the experience

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Shopping and Customer Service

What kind of customer service do you think is good?, What are the differences between shopping online and in-store?, What problems do customers often have while shopping?, What do you think customers should do when there are problems with products bought online?...

6 questions

Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded in

What it was, How you overcame the difficulties, Whether you got help, And explain how you felt after you succeeded

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Goals and Success

Should people set goals for themselves?, How would you define success?, How can we judge whether young people are successful nowadays?, Are successful people often lonely?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you needed to search for information

What information you needed to search for, When you searched for it, Where you searched for it, And explain why you needed to search for it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Information Seeking

How can people search for information now?, What information can people get from television?, Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?, Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?...

6 questions

Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted

What it was, When you received it, Who gave it to you, And explain how you felt when the person gave it to you

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Gifts and Rewards

Should employees have their own goals?, How should bosses reward employees?, What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?, How should children spend their allowance money?...

6 questions

Describe a famous person you would like to meet

Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, How/where you would like to meet him/her, And explain why you would like to meet him/ her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Famous People

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?, What can today's children do to become famous?, What can children do with their fame?, Do people become famous because of their talent?...

8 questions

Describe an intelligent person you know

Who this person is, How you knew this person, What this person does, And explain why you think this person is intelligent

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Intelligence

Why are some children more intelligent than others?, Who do you think plays a more important role in a child's development, teachers or parents?, Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?, Are smart people happier than others?

4 questions

Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet

What it was, Where you read it, Why you read it, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Health

Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?, How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?, What activities can schools organize for children to keep fit?, What can governments do to improve people's health?

4 questions

Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing

Where you saw it, Who you saw it with, What you saw, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Nature and Technology

What kind of people are interested in stars?, Is high technology helpful for star watching?, Should kids know more about stars and planets?

3 questions

Describe a time when you made a plan to do an activity with a lot of people

What it was, When and where you made it, What the activity was, And explain how you felt about the plan

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Planning

What kind of plans do young people often make?, Why can't people always follow their plans?

2 questions

Describe a photo you took that you are proud of

When you took it, Where you took it, What is in this photo, And explain why you are proud of it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Photography

Why do some people like to record important things with photos?, What can people learn from historical photographs?, Is taking photos the best way to remember something?, Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?...

6 questions

Describe an object that you think is beautiful

What it is, Where you saw it, What it looks like, And explain why you think it is beautiful

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Beauty and Scenery

Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?, What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?, Why do you think people create beautiful things?, Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?...

6 questions

Describe something you had to share with others

What it was, Who you shared it with, Why you had to share with others, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Sharing

Do you think kids like to share? Why?, How can parents teach their children to share?, What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?, Is there anything that parents persuade children to share with others?...

6 questions

Describe an advertisement which introduced a product you have seen

When and where you saw the advertisement, What was the product, How you like the advertisement, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Advertising

Where do you often see advertisements?, What are the benefits of advertising?, Are advertisements good or bad for children?, How does advertising affect people?

4 questions

Describe a friend from your childhood

Who she/he is, When and how you met each other, What you often did together, And explain what made you like him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Friendship

Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?, How important is childhood friendship to children?, What do you think of communicating via social media?, Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?...

6 questions

Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed

What it was about, When you had it, What the teacher did, And why you enjoyed the lesson

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Learning Languages

Why do people learn foreign languages?, What makes a good foreign language teacher?, Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?, Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?...

6 questions

Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.

Who he/she is, How do you know him/her, What interesting thing you did, How he/she inspired you to do it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Role Models and Motivation

What qualities make someone a role model?, Why should children learn from role models?, Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?, What kind of international news inspires people?...

6 questions

Describe a skill that you can teach other people

What is it, When you learned it, How can you teach others, How do you feel about this skill

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Teaching and Skills

Should teachers be funny when they teach?, What qualities should teachers have?, Which do you think are more important, practical skills or academic skills?, Which age group is the best at learning new things?

4 questions

Describe a time you saw children behave badly in public

Where it was, What the children were doing, How others reacted to it, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Children's Behavior

What bad behavior do children usually have?, How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?, Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?, Whose influence on children is more? Friends or parents?

4 questions

Describe a person who persuaded you to do something

When it happened, What he/she persuaded you to do, Why he/she persuaded you to do it, Whether you did it at last

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Persuasion and Advertising

What impact does advertising have on children and their parents?

1 questions

Describe a person who likes to grow plants

Who the person is, What he/she grows, Where he/she grows them, Why does he/she enjoy growing plants

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Gardening and Agriculture

Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?, Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to plant?, What do you think of the job of a farmer?, What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

When it happened?, Who gave you the money, Why he/she gave you the money, And explain how he used the money

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Money and Gifting

Why do people rarely use cash now?, When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?, Should parents reward children with money?, Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?...

6 questions

Describe an unusual but interesting building you would like to visit.

Where is it, What it looks like, Why do you think it is unusual and interesting, And explain why you would like to visit it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Buildings and Architecture

Why do some people choose to build houses by themselves?, What factors do you consider when choosing a house or an apartment?, Do you think a city’s buildings affect its vibe or atmosphere?, Do you think old buildings should be preserved?

4 questions

Describe a person who shows his/her feelings very openly.

Who he/she is, How do you know him/her, Why do you think he/she is such a person, And explain how you feel about him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Emotions

Do you think it’s good for people to show their feelings openly?, Who tends to show their feelings more openly, adults or children?, Regarding showing emotions, are there any differences between men and women?

3 questions

Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

When it happened, What you waited for, Why you made the decision, And explain how you felt while waiting

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Patience and Decision Making

What do people in your country often do while waiting?, Why do some people like a slow-paced life?, Is being patient good for people? Why?, Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?...

6 questions

Describe a shop/store you often visit

What the shop’s name is, Where it is, How often you visit it, And explain why you like to visit it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Shopping Habits

Do people in your country go to the shopping mall frequently?, How have people’s shopping habits changed in recent decades?, Do you think shops and shopping malls will disappear in the future?, What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?...

5 questions

Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve

What it was, When you set it, What you did to achieve it, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Goal Setting

Do people in your country set goals?, Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term ones?, Why is setting goals important in the workplace?, What is the difference between goals set by old people and young people?

4 questions

Describe an impressive talk/conversation you had that you remember well

Who you talked to, When and where you had the talk, What you talked about, And explain why you think it was impressive

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Communication

What topics do young people like to talk about?, Is it important to have good communication skills at work?

2 questions

Describe a place you visited and enjoyed in the countryside

Where it was in the countryside, What did you do there, And explain how you felt about the visit

3 questions

Follow Up Questions: Countryside

Where do people like to visit in the countryside?, What are consequences of the decrease of population in the countryside?

2 questions

Describe a photo that you enjoy looking at

Who took it, When and where was it taken, What was the photo about

3 questions

Follow Up Questions: Photography

Why do many people like to share photos on social media platforms?, On what occasions do most people like to take photographs?

2 questions

Describe a place where you saw animals

When you went there, Who you went with, What animals you saw there, And explain how you felt about the place

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Animals

Why do stories and movies for children always feature animals?, How did animals help people in the past?, Do you think people are more interested in animals now than they were in the past?

3 questions

Describe an unforgettable experience that you had

When and where it happened, What happened, Who you were with, And explain why it is unforgettable

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Events

Is the organisation of big events very important in your country?, What do people usually do during big events?, Do most people prefer to take part in big events or in small activities?

3 questions

Describe something you bought that you really wanted to return

What it is, When and where you bought it, Why you wanted to return it, And explain whether you returned it in the end

4 questions

Describe a kind of foreign food you like and you have had

What it is, When and where you had it, Why you like it, And explain how you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Food

Do most people like to eat the food they are familiar with or try new food?, What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?, Do you like to cook at home?, Is it expensive to eat out in your country?...

5 questions

Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis)

Where it is, How you knew this place, What it is like, And explain why you would like to visit it

4 questions

Describe a live performance you enjoyed watching

Who performed in it, What kind of performance it was, When you watched it, And explain why you enjoyed

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Live Performances

What kind of party have you had so far?, Do you think it is hard for people to perform in front of their friends?, Is it easy to invite your friends to attend your party or your performance?, Is it expensive to watch a live performance in your country?...

5 questions

Describe a person who helps to protect the environment

Who this person is, When this person does this, What has the person done, And explain why you think this is important

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Environment

Why can recycling help the environment?, What have people done to damage the environment?, Do you think technology can improve environment-related problems?, Is it important to teach students environmental protection at school?

4 questions

Describe a sport that you really like

What it is, How often you do it, How you learned to do it, And explain why you like it

4 questions

Describe a TV series you like

What is the name of the TV series, When you watched it, What it is about, And explain why you like it.

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: TV Habits

Is it beneficial to insert advertisements within a TV series?, Do you think that parents should limit their children from watching television?, Would your family watch TV together?, What are the differences in television viewing habits between the elderly and young people?

4 questions

Describe a plan that you had to change recently

When this happened, What made you change the plan, What the new plan was, And how you felt about the change

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Planning

Do people often change their plans?, Would you tell others if you change your plan?, Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?, How does technology help people make plans?

4 questions

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

What it is, Where you would like to try it, Whether it is difficult, And explain why you would like to try it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Water and Sports

What do you think of the people who waste water?, What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?, Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?, What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?...

6 questions

Describe a time you enjoyed a free day off work or school

Where you were, What you did, Who you were with, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Free Time

Why is working extra hours common nowadays?, What can we do to stop working long hours?, Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?, What do people like to do when they are free in your country?...

6 questions

Describe a noisy place you have been to

Where it is, When you went there, What you did there, And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Noise

Do you think it is good for children to make noise?, Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?, What kinds of noises are there in our life?, Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?...

6 questions

Describe a disagreement you had with someone

Who you had the disagreement with, What the disagreement was, What happened, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Disagreements

What do you do if you disagree with someone?, How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?, Who do you think should teach children to respect their teachers?, What disagreement do parents and children usually have?...

6 questions

Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with

Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, Why you dislike him/her at first but changed your mind, And explain how you feel about the experience

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Making Friends

What do you think of making friends online?, Is it a good idea to make friends who are much older than you?

2 questions

Describe a friend of yours who is well dressed and is good at dressing up

Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, What his/her dressing style is, And explain why he/she dresses this way

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Fashion

Do most people in your country prefer to buy clothes online or at the street market? Why?, Do you think young people know more about fashion and are better at dressing up than elderly people?, Do you think people would use clothing to show their identity?

3 questions

Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college)

What it was, When you learned it, How you learned it, And explain why it was important

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Learning

What can children learn from parents?, Do you think some children are well-behaved because of the influence of their parents?, Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?, How can people learn new things?...

6 questions

Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future

What it is, What you have known about it, Who you would like to go there with, And explain why you would like to visit it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Countries and Travel

What do you think makes countries different?, Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries? Why?, How do people get information about other countries?, How does travelling abroad affect young people?...

6 questions

Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work

What the rule is about, What happens when people break the rule, Why do you think it is an important rule, And explain how you feel about the rule

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Rules

When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?, What are the reasons that cause people to break the rules?, What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?, What rules should people follow when using public transport?...

6 questions

Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about

Which area/subject it is, When and where you came to know this area/subject, How you get information about this area/subject, And explain why you are interested in this area/subject

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Science

Should scientists explain the research process to the public?, How do you get to know about scientific news?, Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?, Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?...

6 questions

Describe a time you made a promise to someone

What the promise was, To whom you made it, Whether it was easy or difficult to keep, And explain why you made it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Promises

Is it useful to write down promises?, Do you often keep your promises?, Why do some people fail to keep their promises?, Do children keep their promises?...

6 questions

Describe a line(or a few words) that you remember from a poem or song

What is it?, Which song or poem it is from, How you knew it, And explain how you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Songs and Poems

What can people learn from songs or poems?, Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults? Why?, Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or poems? Why?, Are you good at memorizing things?

4 questions

Describe an important decision that you made

What the decision was, How you made your decision, What the results of the decision were, And explain why it was important

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Decisions

How do people usually make important decisions?, Do you think the influence of advertising is good?, Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?, Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you helped a child

When it was, How you helped him/her, Why you helped him/her, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Helping Others

Should developed countries provide technological help to developing countries?, Why is it important to help neighbors?`, Do people in your country like to help neighbors?, What can you do to help your neighbors?...

6 questions

Describe something you received for free

What it was, Who you received it from, Where you received it, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Free Items

What kinds of free services should be provided by the government?, Will people be happy when they receive free things?, Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?, Why should everyone have access to basic healthcare?...

6 questions

Describe a person who contributes to the society

Who is this person?, How you knew him/her, What type of work he/she does, And explain why you think he/she contributes to the society

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Jobs and Society

What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?, What skills should be taught at school to improve students' ability to find jobs?, Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?, What was the impact of the epidemic on the work environment?...

6 questions

Describe an energetic person that you know

Who is this person?, How you knew this person, Why do you think this person is energetic?, And explain how you feel about this person

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Work

Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?, Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?, What's the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?, What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?

4 questions

Describe a job that is useful to the society

What job it is, How do you know about this job?, What types of people do this job, And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Jobs and Salary

Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?, Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?, Do you think doctors should be well-paid?, What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?...

6 questions

Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown)

Where is it?, What the place is like, When you visited there, Who you went there with...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Cities and Living

Why do many people choose to move to big cities?, What factors make a city liveable?, What are the benefits of living close to one's workplace?, What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?...

6 questions

Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways

When and where it happened, What happened, How you felt about it, And explain how it changed your life in good ways

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Life Changes

What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?, When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?, Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?, How do you adapt to changes in life?...

6 questions

Describe a countryside area that you have been to

Where is it?, When and why you went there, Who you went there with, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Countryside

Where do people like to visit in the countryside?, What are consequences of the decrease of population in the countryside?

2 questions

Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

What is the invention?, What it can do How popular is it?, Whether it is difficult or easy to use, And explain why it is useful

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Inventions

Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?, Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?, Are there any other inventions that make the world better?, What inventions do you think should be improved?...

6 questions

Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result

What the decision was, When you made that decision, Why it was difficult to make, And explain how you felt about the good result

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Decisions

Do advertisements influence consumers' decisions?, Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions?, Do you think it's necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as much as they can?, Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?...

6 questions

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion

Who asked for your opinion, Why he/she wanted to know your opinion, What opinion you gave, And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Opinions

What should a company do when receiving feedback about its products?, Should teachers give advice to children?, Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?, Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?...

6 questions

Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important

What happened, When it happened, How important the cellphone/smartphone was, And explain how you felt about the experience

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Cellphones

Do you think it is too late to call others at 11 or 12 o'clock at night?, What can be done to stop cellphone addiction?, Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?, Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read messages?...

6 questions

Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

What is it?, How do you implement it?, How difficult is it?, And explain how you feel about the way/change

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Time Management

What can schools do to help students learn time management?, Is it necessary for children to learn time management?, Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?, Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?...

6 questions

Describe a friend you like to talk with

Who is he/she, What do you like to talk about, Why do you like to talk with him/her, And explain how you feel about him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Communication with Friends and Strangers

What are the differences between talking to a friend and talking to a stranger?, What makes a good listener?, On what occasions do people talk with strangers?, Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

When it happened, Where you were stuck, What did you do while waiting, And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Traffic

Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?, Do you like to use public transportation?, What are good ways to manage traffic?, Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?...

6 questions

Describe a quiet place you like to go

Where is it?, How you knew it, How often do you go there?, What do you do there?...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Noise and Leisure

Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?, Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?, Do you think only old people have time for leisure?, How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?...

6 questions

Describe something that surprised you and made you happy

What it was, Who did this?, How you found out about it and what you did, And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Happiness and Shopping

What do people usually spend money on?, Do men and women have different attitudes and feelings about shopping?, Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?, How can people be happy?...

6 questions

Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future

Who is he/she, Whether you worked together before, What kind of work would you like to do with him/her, Explain how you feel about this family member

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Jobs and Family Business

What do people need to do to change their jobs?, Why do people want to change their jobs?, What benefits are there when working for big companies?, Why do people want to have a family business?...

6 questions

Describe a job that one of your grandparents did

What was the job about, Was this only the one job she or he did, How you felt about it

3 questions

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy

What is it?, When you do it, Who do you do it with, Why is it important to keep fit and healthy...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Health and Fitness

Should schools provide physical education to students? Why and how?, How can we use technology to keep fit?, Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help build health awareness?, How can parents help and guide their children to keep healthy?...

6 questions

Describe an occasion that you lost something in public

What you lost, When and where you lost it, What did you do to find it, Explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Losing Things

What do people often feel after losing things?, What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?, What kinds of people may lose things often?, Is it effective to offer rewards for finding lost things?...

6 questions

Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn't cost you much

When the day was, Where you went, How much you spent, Explain how you feel about the day

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Leisure and Holidays

Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?, Why do people like to have days off?, Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?

3 questions

Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in

What the contest/competition is about, Where the contest/competition will take place, When it will be held, Explain why you would like to participate in it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Competitions

Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?, What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?, Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with one another in companies?, What kinds of industries need competition? Why?...

6 questions

Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study

What is it?, How it helps you concentrate, When you do it, And explain how you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Concentration

What can people do to improve their ability to concentrate?, Is it important for children to concentrate on their studies? Why?, Can exercise help people improve concentration?, What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?...

6 questions

Describe a traditional product in your country

What is it?, When you tried this product for the first time, What it is made of, Explain how you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Culture and Traditions

Where should children learn about culture, at school or at home?, Do you think people should be proud of their own culture? Why?, Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?, What are some traditional Indian products?...

6 questions

Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way

What is it?, What benefits it has brought, How it influences people of different ages, And explain how it changed people's lives

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Inventions and AI

Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?, What kinds of inventions can be used at school?, What household appliances make us lazy?, What is the most helpful innovation at home?

4 questions

Describe a time you were very busy

When it happened, Where were you?, What did you do?, And explain why you were busy

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Time Management and Stress

Does technology distract people?, How does technology help with time management?, What kind of pressure people may experience at work?, Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?...

6 questions

Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

Who is this person?, What he/she has done, Why he/she is popular, And explain how you feel about this person

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Popularity

Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?, Are there any disadvantages if a child is popular at school?, What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?, Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?...

6 questions

Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study

Who is the person?, What he/she said, How the advice/suggestion affected you, And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Advice and Feedback

Do you think people care about others' comments about them?, Which is more important for adults in the workplace, positive feedback or negative feedback?, Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?, Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?...

6 questions

Describe an interesting neighbor

Who is he/she, How you knew him/her, What do you do together, And explain why he/she is interesting

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Neighbors and Community

How do people build relationships with local people in a new place?, Why do many people in big cities not know their neighbors?, Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?, How do children build relationships with others in a community?...

6 questions

Describe an important event you celebrated

What the event was, When it happened, Who attended the event?, And explain how you felt about the event

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Celebrations

Do most people like to share their good news with others?, Why is it important to celebrate festivals?, Do people often celebrate festivals with families?, Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?...

6 questions

Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved

What is it?, Why haven't you achieved it, What are you doing about it now, And how do you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Ambition

What are the traits of ambitious people?, Why do some people like to be the manager in the workplace?, How do people balance work and life?, Why don't some people have dreams?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

What the event was, How you prepared for it, Who helped you to organize it, And explain why you think it was a successful event

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Organizing Events

Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?, How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?, Do people need others' help when organizing things?, Does everything need to be well prepared?...

6 questions

Describe a skill that you learned from older people

What is the skill?, Who you learned it from, How you learned it, And how do you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Intergenerational Learning

Do you think many old people in your country feel lonely?, What new skills can old people learn?, What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?, What skills can young people learn from older people?...

6 questions

Describe a long walk you ever had

When this happened, Where you walked, Who were you were with, And explain how you felt about this long walk

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Outdoor Activities

Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing other sports for our health?, What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?, Do women have more leisure time than men?, Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?...

6 questions

Describe something that you can't live without (not a computer/phone)

What is it?, What do you do with it, How it helps you in your life, And explain why you can't live without it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Possessions and Toys

Do you think it is good for a child to always take his or her favorite toy with them all the time?, Why do all children like toys?, What do you think influences people to buy new things?, Is the way people buy things affected? How?...

6 questions

Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about

Who is he/she, When you met him/her, Why do you want to know more about him/her, And explain how you feel about him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Making Friends

What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?, What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?, What qualities make true friends?, Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?...

6 questions

Describe a course that impressed you a lot

What the course was about, Where you took the course, What did you do during the course, And explain why it impressed you a lot

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Learning and Memory

What can we learn from history?, What do people need to remember in their daily lives?, Can technology help people remember things better? How?, Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?...

6 questions

Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired

What is it?, How was it broken, How you got it repaired, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Repairing Things

What kinds of things are easily repaired?, Do you think luxury products are of better quality?, Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?, What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?...

6 questions

Describe someone you really like to spend time with

Who is this person?, How you knew him/her, What you usually do together, And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Socializing

Do you think it is important for us to get along with different kinds of people?, Do you think it's important to spend some time alone?, Do you like talking with older people? Why?, Do people have time for themselves nowadays?...

6 questions

Describe a special cake you received from others

When it happened, Where it happened, Who you got the cake from, And explain why it's a special cake

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Food and Meals

What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?, In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in the past?, Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with your family?, Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?...

6 questions

Describe an interesting song

What is the song?, What story the song tells, Whether the song is popular, And explain why you think it is interesting

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Music

Are foreign songs popular in your country?, Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?, What are the differences between live concert and online concert?, What kinds of people like traditional music?...

6 questions

Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend

What the discussion was about, What opinions you and your friend had, Why do you think the discussion was interesting?, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Opinions and Communication

Why do some young people refuse to communicate with others?, Should parents consider their children's opinions on everything? Why?, In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?, Should parents require their children to obey them?...

6 questions

Describe a thing you did to learn another language

What language have you learned?, What did you do?, How it helped you learn the language, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Language Learning

Some people think that technology has made it unnecessary to learn languages. What do you think?, What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language?, What is the best way to learn a language?, Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?...

6 questions

Describe a person who you follow on social media

Who is he/she, How you knew him/her, What he/she posts on social media, And explain why you follow him/her on social media

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Social Media

Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?, Do you think people will read paper newspapers and books in the future? Why?, Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?, Do older people spend much time on social media?...

6 questions

Describe a rule you dislike and would like to change in the future

What is it?, What is it for?, Why don't you like it, And explain why you would like to change it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Rules and Laws

Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?, When is it okay to break the rules?, How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?, What rules should children follow at home?...

6 questions

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

What the clothing was, Who gave it to you, When you got it, And explain why this person gave you the clothes

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Clothing and Uniforms

What influences the way people dress in today's society?, What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform at school?, Why do people from different countries wear different clothes?, What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?...

6 questions

Describe a city that you think is very interesting/famous

Where is it?, What it is famous for, How you knew this city, And explain why you think it is very interesting/famous

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Cities and Tourism

Do you think the big cities in India today will become even larger in the future?, What are the benefits of urbanization?, Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?, Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?...

6 questions

Describe a time you visited a new place

Where the new place is, When you went there, Why did you go there?, And explain how you feel about the place

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: New Experiences

Why do many people enjoy visiting a new place?, Do you think it's important to get as much information as possible before going to a new place?, How do young and old people react differently to new things?, Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?...

6 questions

Describe a story someone told you and you remember

What the story was about, Who told you this story, Why do you remember it?, And how do you feel about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Storytelling

Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books?, Will smart devices affect the relationship between children and parents?, Why do children like stories?, How do people tell stories to children?...

6 questions

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend

How you knew your friend, How long have you known him/her?, How would you choose a gift for him/her, And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Gifting

Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?, What do people usually consider when buying gifts?, Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?, Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?...

6 questions

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

What kind of toy it is, When you received it, How you played it, And how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Toys and Advertising

What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?, What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?, Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?, What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?...

6 questions

Describe an important river/lake in your country

Where is it located, How big/long it is, What it looks like, And explain why it is important

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Water Bodies

Are rivers and lakes important to a country?, What are the popular water sports in your country?, Are rivers and lakes good for transportation? Why?, How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?...

10 questions

Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life

Who is this person?, Where he/she lives, What he/she has done in his/her life, And explain how you feel about him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Old Age and Intergenerational Learning

Do you think old people's life will improve with the development of technology?, Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?, What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?, Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store

Where is the shop?, When you went to the shop, What service you received from the staff, And explain how you felt about the service

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Shopping

Can consumption drive economic growth?, What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?, What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?, Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?...

6 questions

Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine

What the change is, How you have changed the routine, Why you think it is a positive change, And explain how you feel about the change

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Routines and Change

Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?, Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?, Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?, What changes would people often make?...

6 questions

Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)

Who he/she is, What he/she does, Why he/she chose this career, And explain how you feel about him/her

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Medical Professions

Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?, What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?, Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?, Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?...

6 questions

Describe a person who likes to read a lot

Who this person is, How you knew him/her, What he/she likes to read, And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Reading

Do you think people of all ages need to read?, What are the differences between paper books and movies?, What reading topics are popular in your country?, Is reading for fun or for work?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item

When and where it happened, What it was, How important and valuable it was, How you lost it...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Losing Things

Is it important for students to be organized?, Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or lose things?, What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?, What do people often do after losing things?...

6 questions

Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place

When and where it happened, Who called you, What he/she said, How you corresponded...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Public Behavior

Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?, Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?, Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?, Why do some people not care about their actions in public?...

6 questions

Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country

What it is, At which festival/event you eat it, How it is made, And explain why you like it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Food and Traditions

Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?, Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?, Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?, Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?...

6 questions

Describe a party that you enjoyed

When and where the party was held, Who attended the party, What kind of party it was, What you did in the party...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Parties

What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?, What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbor's party?, Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?, Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?...

6 questions

Describe a movie you watched recently

When and where you watched it, Who you watched it with, What it was about, And explain why you watched this movie

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Movies

Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?, Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?, Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?, Do Indian people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?...

6 questions

Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something

When it happened, Who you helped, How you helped, And explain how you felt about the experience

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Helping Others

How do people know that their neighbours might need help?, Do neighbours often help each other in your country?, Should parents reward their children when they help others?, What can children learn by helping others?...

6 questions

Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)

Who this person is, What he/she makes, Why he/she likes to make things by hand, And explain how you feel about the person

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Handicrafts

How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?, Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?, Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?, Why do many children like to make things by hand?...

6 questions

Describe a time that you showed something new to others

When it was, What it was, Who you showed it to, How you showed it...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Learning and Teaching

How can young people be motivated to learn new things?, What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?, Why are some people unwilling to ask for help from others while studying?, What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?...

5 questions

Describe an online video in which you learned something new

When and where you watched it, What it was, Why you watched it, And explain what you have learned from it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Online Learning

Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?, What are the advantages of online learning?, Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?, Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?...

6 questions

Describe a person who has strong opinions

Who this person is, How you know him/her, Why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions, What kinds of strong opinions this person has...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Opinions

Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?, Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?, Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?, Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?...

6 questions

Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal)

What it was, When you received it, What you did to receive it, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Competitions and Prizes

Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?, Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?, What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?, What prizes should schools set for students?...

6 questions

Describe a crowded place you have visited

When you went there, With whom you went there, And explain how you felt about being there?

3 questions

Follow Up Questions: Cities and Crowds

Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?, Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?, Why do people go to crowded places?, Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?...

6 questions

Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult

What it was, When and where you faced it, Why you thought it was a difficult challenge, And explain how you felt at the time

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Challenges

Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?, What challenges would people face when learning new sports?, What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?, Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?...

6 questions

Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)

Where it would be, What it would look like, What special features it would have, Whether it would be big or small...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Housing

What do you think buildings will be like in the future?, Why do some people choose to live in the city centre?, Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?, What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?...

6 questions

Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again

Who he/she is, How you knew each other, Why you lost contact, How you got in contact again...

5 questions

Follow Up Questions: Friendship

Why do we have to give up some old friends?, Why do people need to make new friends?, Why do old friends lose touch with each other?, Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?...

6 questions

Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident

When and where it happened, What you did, Why it made you feel confident, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Confidence

Why do so many people lack confidence these days?, Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?, What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?, How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?...

6 questions

Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like

Where it was taken/drawn, When it was taken/drawn, Who took/drew it, And explain how you felt about it

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Photography

Why do people take photos?, What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?, Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?, How do people keep their photos?...

8 questions

Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people

What it was, Who you did it with, How long it took you to do this, And explain why you did it together

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Socializing

How do you get along with your neighbors?, How do neighbors help each other?, Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?, How do children learn to cooperate with each other?...

6 questions

Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people

Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, What he/she has done, And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Famous People

What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?, Is it important for children to have a role model?, Are there any differences between today's famous people and those of the past?, What qualities do famous people have?...

6 questions

Describe a time when missed or were late for an important meeting/event

When it happened, What happened, Why you missed/were late for it, And explain how you felt about this experience

4 questions

Follow Up Questions: Punctuality

Are you a punctual person?, Do you think it important to be on time?, Do you always avoid being late?, Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?...

6 questions

SPEAKING PART 1 INTRO QUESTIONS - First set

May I know your full name?, How may I address you?, May I see your ID?, Where do you come from?

4 questions

PART 1 - WORK

What work do you do?, Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?, Do you like your job?, Is it very interesting?...

5 questions

PART 1 - STUDIES

What subject(s) are you studying?, Why did you choose to study that subject/those subjects?, Do you like your subject? Why/Why not?, Is it very interesting?...

6 questions

PART 1 - Home/Accommodation

Do you live in a house or flat? Or What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?, Please describe it a little., What’s your favorite room in your home?, What have you done to your room to make it look nice?...

14 questions

PART 1 - Hometown

What’s (the name of) your hometown?, Is it a big city or a small place?, Please describe your hometown a little., How long have you been living there?...

14 questions

PART 1 - Internet

When did you start using the internet?, How often do you go online?, How does the internet influence people?, Do you think you spend too much time online?...

5 questions

PART 1 - Praise/ encouragement

Have you had any achievements recently?, How do you feel when you are praised?, When was the last time when you praised someone?, Do you think parents should often praise and encourage their children?...

5 questions

PART 1 - Holidays

Where did you go for your last holiday?, Do you like holidays? Why?, Which public holiday do you like the best?, What do you do on holidays?...

6 questions

PART 1 - Library

Do you often go to library?, What do you usually in the library?, Did you go to the library when you were a kid?, Do Indian kids often go to the library?

4 questions

PART 1 - Small business

Do you know many small businesses where you live?, Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?, Have you ever thought about starting your own business?, Have you ever worked In small businesses?

4 questions

PART 1 - Chocolates

Do you like eating chocolates? Why or why not?, How often do you eat chocolates?, Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?, Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?...

6 questions

PART 1 - Singing

Do you like singing? Why?, Have you ever learnt how to sing?, Who do you want to sing for?, Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

4 questions

PART 1 - Outer space and stars

Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?, Do you like science fiction movies? Why?, Do you want to know more about outer space?, Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

4 questions

PART 1 - List

Do you make a list when you shop?, Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?, Why don’t some people like making lists?, Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your mobile phone?

4 questions

PART 1 - Housework and cooking

Do you do some cooking or help your family cook at home now?, Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?, Do you have breakfast at home every day?, Do you want to learn how to cook well?...

5 questions

PART 1 - Text Messages

How often do you send text messages?, Is sending messages popular in your country?, Did you send more messages when you were younger?, Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them?

4 questions

PART 1 - Being busy

Are you busier now than when you were a child?, When was the last time you were very busy?

2 questions

PART 1 - Puzzles

Did you solve puzzles in your childhood?, When do you solve puzzles, while travelling or when you feel bored?, Do you like solving word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?

3 questions

How to Practice

1

Select a Topic

Choose a speaking topic from the list on the left

2

Set Practice Time

Choose how long you want to practice speaking

3

Get Ready

Use the 30-second countdown to prepare your thoughts

4

Start Speaking

Record your response and get transcription

💡 Pro Tip: Choose a topic that interests you - passion shows in your speaking!