English Conversation Topic 31 Talking about earthquakes in English

Conversation Starters
 

Use the questions below to start a conversation in English on the topic of "earthquakes". You can ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going, or use the Discussion Questions in Part 2 below.

1. Are there sometimes earthquakes where you live? 2. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If so, how did you feel?
3. If you've never experienced an earthquake, how do you think you might react to one?
4. What areas of the world have lots of earthquakes?
5. What are the most frightening things that happen during an earthquake?

 

Discussion Questions
 

Now speak even more in English by using these questions for deeper discussions about earthquakes.

1. What happens when there's an earthquake? 2. What preparations can you make before an earthquake hits?
3. Where is the best place to go during an earthquake?
4. Do you think it will ever be possible to know an earthquake is coming in advance?