Thinking ahead!

– talking about our plans

Student A

1. Are you meeting with friends after this lesson?

2. Are you planning to go abroad next summer?
3. What plans do you hope to realise in the months to come?
4. Are you going to change your job in the next few years?
5. Will you cook supper tonight?
6. Are you planning to start your own business?
7. Will you be learning English here next year?
8. Are you going to write a novel anytime soon?
9. Does your typical day start at 7 a.m.?
10. Will traditional schools exist in the future?

Thinking ahead! – talking about our plans

Student B

1. How do you typically start your working day?

2. Are you planning to go abroad anytime soon?
3. Will you still live in this country in 2030?
4. Are you planning to redecorate your place in any way?
5. Will you tell me something about your biggest passion?
6. How will you spend your next holidays?
7. Are you planning to learn another foreign language?
8. How many exams will you take this year?
9. Is it going to rain?
10.Will you be surfing the Internet tonight?
SPEAKING QUESTIONS SIMPLE PRESENT

1. NOW, MAKE THE CORRECT QUESTION

 you / In a big house / live / ?

 relatives in another state / have / you / ?

 buy / your friend / a lot of clothes / ?

 listen / to classical music / you / ?

 your husband / any musical instrument / play / ?

 you / play /with your brothers and sisters / ?

 your co-workers / meetings in your work / attend / ?

 work / your friend /on weekends / ?

 your daughter / wash / the dishes everyday / ?

 your husband / the house / clean / ?

 Mexican food / cook / you / ?

 Description

 Describe a famous park or recreation area in your home country.

 Describe an interesting neighbor you have had.
 Describe something you could never give away.
 Describe a place you will never forget.
 Describe a sporting event you attended recently.
 Describe a memorable birthday celebration.
 Describe a place you go for recreation or exercise.
 Describe your childhood home.
 Describe someone you respect deeply.

Situation

 Someone asks you a question you do not want to answer. What do you say?
 You need to borrow some money from a friend. What do you say?
 You broke your sister’s favourite vase. What do you say?
 You forgot your mother’s birthday. What do you say when you see her?
 You want to buy an item located behind the cashier. What do you say?
 You arrive late to a meeting because you couldn’t get a taxi. What do you say?
 Your friend ?wiped out? while skiing and looks hurt. What do you say?
 The man in the seat next to you is smoking. What do you say?
 Your child is playing with matches. What do you say?
 You need more time to finish an exam. What do you say to the teacher?
Have you ever ...?

Another way to start an interesting topic, is to ask the "Have you ever ...?"
question. Here are some examples:

 Have you ever been on TV?

 Have you ever dyed your hair blond?
 Have you ever received a present that you really hated?
 Have you ever cooked a meal by yourself for more than 15 people?
 Have you ever fallen in front of others?
 Have you ever done volunteer work?
 Have you ever had a close relative who lived to over 100?
 Have you ever ridden a horse?
 Have you ever seen a car accident?
 Have you ever driven a sports car?
 Have you ever broken a bone?
 Have you ever cheated on an exam?
 Have you ever met a celebrity?
 Have you ever slept in a tent?
Basic Interview Questions I

1. Tell me a little about yourself.

2. What are your strengths?
3. What are your weaknesses?
4. What are your short term goals?
5. What are your long term goals?
6. What do you want to be doing five years from now?
7. If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be...
8. What does success mean to you?
9. What does failure mean to you?
10. Are you an organized person?
11. In what ways are you organized and disorganized?
12. Do you manage your time well?
13. How do you handle change?
14. How do you make important decisions?
15. Do you work well under pressure?
Travel

What country would you like to visit?

Which country you would never visit again?

Which country did you visit more than once?

What do you like to visit in a foreign country?

Do you like traveling in summer or winter?

Food And Cooking

What is your favorite food? And why?

Which country, according to your opinion, has the best dishes?

What is the worst thing you’ve ever tasted?

Do you like to cook?

What do you like to cook?

How often do you cook?

What are the advantages or disadvantages of cooking?

Where do you get ingredients for cooking?

What do you think about organic food?

Do you eat only organic food?

Hobbies

Do you have any hobbies?

How often do you do your hobbies?

How did you start these hobbies?

What do you think about (not) having hobbies?

What hobbies did you used to have and which ones you would like to do?
Work

What work do you do?

Do you like your job?

Is your job demanding?

What is your opinion about work in general?

What is your dream job and why?

Environment

What are serious environmental problems?

How can people help the environment?

What is your opinion about climate change?

What do you think about pollution?

What should the government do to help the environment?

Television And Social Networks

What is your opinion about television?

Do you watch television?

How often do you watch television?

Which tv programs do you watch?

Is watching television good for kids and if not, why?

Why are social networks so popular?

What do you think about social networks?

Do you use social networks?

Do people use social networks for bad purposes?

Which social networks do you use?

Sports

Do you like sports?

What is your favorite sport?

Do you watch sports?

Did you play any sport while you were in school?

Do you play sports now?

How often do you play sports?

Animals And Pets

Do you like animals?

Do you have any pets?

Which is better to have as a pet, a dog or a cat?

What is your favorite animal?

What do you think about using animals for various types of testing?

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What do you think about killing animals for food?

Are people responsible for the extinction of some of the animals?

Do you help animal shelters in your town?

What is your opinion about the zoos and animals there?

Do animals suffer in zoos?

Making Plans And Goals

What are your plans for…?

What are your plans for learning English?

What are your goals in life in general?

How do you plan to reach your goals?

How do you feel when you reach your goals?

Books And Reading

Do you like reading? If not, why?

What type of books do you usually read?

Do you have a favorite book?

Do you have a favorite writer?

Have you read something currently?

What was the last book you’ve read?

What do you think of e-books?

Do you read books online?

What are (dis)advantages of reading books online?

Do you usually buy or borrow books?

English speaking topics for intermediate level

What is fear for you? Tell us about your fears

Tell us about your religion

How would you describe heaven and hell?

Are you always “ yes person” or vice versa? Tell us your story

Why some parts of the world is rich and poor? Compare your country with
others

What makes you angry?

What makes you happy?

What are the ways to be rich? Do you have your own way to become rich?

Have you ever helped anyone who was in need? Try to remember who that
person was and why you helped him/her

What is your way to learn English?

What are the best ways to learn English and other languages?

Some people who are good at math, physics, and chemistry state that speaking
English or other languages is very difficult. Do you agree with this opinion?

What do we gain from our travels? Have you ever been to any country?

Tell us about some weird traditions. Is there any weird tradition in your place?
Describe all detailed

Do you believe in luck or not? Tell us about your luckiest moment

Are you a risk taker? If so, what risk have you taken so far?

Are you interested in politics? Do you have a favorite politician?

Why can’t humans live without war? What causes war? Give detailed answers
These days, forests are burning in many parts of the world. What causes wood
fire?

Let’s talk about global warming. What causes global warming on earth and how
does it affect us?

Describe your dream job.

Do you prefer a job with a high salary, that you don’t love, or a job with low
salary, that you love?

How do you cope with the difficulties of life?

What is your purpose in life? Earning much money, finding the truth, having
peace, or others?

How would you live a life if you were a billionaire?

What are the things that annoy you the most?

What is good communication for you? Are you a communicative person?

Are you an introverted or extroverted person?

Describe the best part of your day. What is the most comfortable time for you?

Would you like to be immortal?

What is the best teacher for you? Books or life itself?

Describe a moment that you were in danger. How did you come out of it?

Have you ever lost money?

What important three things that you would take with you if you were thrown
into an isolated island?

Describe a world with no human but only you. Would it be interesting or boring
for you?

How do you control your diet? Do you take care of your body’s health well or
not? Talk about it more

What three things are essential to staying healthy?

Nowadays online classes are becoming more popular in the world? Are you
against or in favor of it? And why? Give many reasons

What is the most useful technology that has been invented so far?

What is friendship for you? Are you a good friend?

What are the general problems of your city? Traffic, pollution or others?

Count things that you feel disgusted with!

What bad habits do you have? Smoking, biting the nail and etc.

Are you pleased or displeased with your life?

Describe us a moment you broke a promise. When did it happen and why?

What are some adventures that you have experienced so far?

Have you ever created or design anything similar to other people’s work?

What kind of situations make you feel nervous?

Do you get along well with your neighbors?

Do you think neighborhood relations are disappearing in modern times?

What projects do you have for the future?

Have you ever argued with anyone about any issue? What is it?

Have you ever shouted at someone in front of other people?

Has anyone ever shouted at you in public?

What causes anger? Why do we sometimes feel angry towards others?

How is your relationship with others in your social life?

How do you cope with stress when it suddenly arises?

Have you ever gained benefit from your failures so-called experience?

How do you imagine your old age?

How do you feel when you are away from your hometown and family?
Have you ever seen a terrible accident on the road? Talk about it if your answer
is YES!

Could you narrate to us a nightmare you saw during the sleeping time?

Have you felt isolated among people?

What is your way of communication when you meet people who are unfamiliar
to you?

How would you illustrate the world 100 years later?

What causes children to feel isolated nowadays?

What affects many children all around the world that they don’t study hard?

Why holidays are important in people’s lives?

Have you ever failed any exam?

How many dreams do you have now that you haven’t fulfilled yet?

These days almost all around the world, People own pets such as dogs, cats and
so on. Do you think it is ok to have pets at home?

Do you much care about your appearance? Why if your answer is YES?

Do you need wisdom or a good appearance?

If you are given wisdom that is more than the present one, how will you use it?

What are the things in your life that you avoid?

Are people in your country aggressive or calm?

What are your concerns in life? Finance, unemployment or others?

Do you expect anything from people when you help them?

Did you have any habit before that you already quitted it?

Why in most parts of the world, smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol is
legal. Do you think they should be banned?

Do you think the internet is the best teacher that we can learn many things from?
Pick a country that you are interested in its food, culture, people, traditions,
political system, and so on, and speak to us about it. Which country would it be?

How do you feel when you are moneyless? Express yourself about it

Have you ever lost your patience in public or at home? What made you feel that
way?

What things in your life make you feel positive?

Have you ever been punished by your parents? Tell us how it happened if your
answer is YES!

Do you think the children should be punished for their bad actions? What is your
opinion about it?
 cards that say agree or disagree. Each person has to pick up a card and then the
topic is read out. It is more fun to have a debate this way because you don't have
to play your true self. Try to continue each discussion for at least five minutes.
1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
2. Swimming in the ocean is better than swimming in a public pool.
3. Studying grammar is more important than practising conversation skills.
4. Television is the leading cause of violence in today's society.
5. Dogs make better companions than cats.
6. Smoking should be permitted in public places.
7. Females are better students than males.
8. A parent shouldn't pierce a baby's ears.
9. Lawyers should make a higher salary than nurses.
10.Everyone should plan their own funeral.
11.Reading English is more difficult than writing English.
12.Summer is the best season of the year.
13.High school students should wear uniforms.
14.21 should be the legal driving age around the world.
TOPIC: Discussing problems facing you at a business meeting or conference

You are attending a business meeting/ a conference and you are facing a few

problems, follow the instructions on the cards and try to find a solution.

1. You are attending a two-day conference in London. What will you pack into your

luggage?

2. After landing in London you have found out that your luggage didn´t arrive. What

will you do?

3. There is nobody to meet you at the airport. What will you do?

4. You have found out your secretary forgot to book an accommodation for you in

London. What will you do?

5. You are standing at the reception in the conference hall, but you can´t find your

name tag. What will you say?

6. The receptionist is asking you, what equipment you will need for your

presentation at the conference. Tell her.

7. You would like to have something to eat and drink, order it.

8. You think your sandwich tastes horribly. What will you say to the waiter?

9. The conference organizer introducing you gets your name wrong. What will you
 do?

10. You started talking, but your microphone isn´t working. What will you do?

11. You should introduce your company in a few words. What will you say?

12. Explain, why you think the new products that your company offers are worthy to

buy.

13. You left your reading glasses at home and can´t read presentation notes. What

will you do?

14. Half way through your presentation, the electricity goes off. You can´t show your

PowerPoint presentation. What will you do?

15. Tell the audience about guarantee, delivery times, payment methods and

possible discounts that your company offers.

16. You spill some coffee over the gentleman sitting next to you. How will you

apologize?

17. You need some extra photocopies. Ask for them the conference organizer.

18. There´s a mistake on your bill for refreshment. They´re charging you 90 pounds
 for meals you haven´t eaten. Explain the situation.

19. It is time to leave. Say thank you for the invitation to the conference organizer.

20. Call and book a taxi to the airport.

The student asks his/ her partner to know more:

The other student has bought a new pet - a giraffe.

The other student is moving abroad.

The other student plays water polo.

The other student has bought a chopper.

The other student took part in the last Olympic games.

The other student organised a party for 1000 people.

The other student won the first prize in beauty contest.

The other student stopped eating meat.

The other student plays the guitar in a wonderful way.

The other student grows grapevine.

The other student broke his leg and was lying in the hospital for a long time.

The other student divorced his/her partner.

The other student looks depressed.

The other student has a brother, who is now in the prison.

The other student runs a camel’s farm.

The other student does the training to be a fireman.

The other student got really oversized.

The other student speaks 5 languages.

The other student got married with a top model.

The other student runs a pet shop.

The other student organised a heavy metal concert.