English Conversation Topic 25 Talking about dating in English

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Here's a very interesting conversation topic – dating! Whether you have been on many dates or are still waiting for your first one, you can have fun English conversations starting with the questions below.

1. At what age do young people start dating in your country? 2. At what age did you go on your first date?
3. What kind of person would you like to date? Describe appearance, personality and character.
4. Do young people in your country "go Dutch" (each person pays separately) or does the boy pay?
5. Do young people in your country go on "blind dates"? (When two people on a date have never met before.)
6. Would you like to go on a blind date? Why or why not?
7. What was the most interesting or memorable date you've ever been on?

 

Discussion Questions
 

A lot of tough decisions go into dating – who to date, where to go, what to talk about, and more. Of course, this leads to even more interesting English conversations! Use the questions below to get your conversation partner to think more deeply about the topic of dating.

1. What do you think the perfect date would be like? 2. What are the best activities for a date, besides the obvious "dinner and a movie"?
3. Do you think people can know they are in love with someone after the first date?
4. Should dating be taken very seriously or can it be "just for fun"?
5. What can you do to make a boring date more fun?
6. What kind of person would it be the most fun to go on a date with?
7. What do people do differently on a date than at other times?
8. How long should it take (very generally!) for dating to turn into a relationship?
9. Do you think age difference is important when dating? Why or why not?

English Conversation Topic 24 Talking about crime in English

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Crime, and how to prevent it, is a very serious topic. Think carefully about the questions below and how you can answer them in English. If you have a conversation with a partner, be sure to listen carefully to his or her answers, then ask good follow-up questions!

1. Is there a lot of crime near where you live? 2. Are there any parts of your city or town where it is too dangerous to walk alone at night?
3. Do you always lock your house or apartment at night?
4. What are the most common crimes in your country?
5. Is there "organized crime" (criminal gangs) in your country?
6. What is the punishment for murder in your country?
7. Do you know anyone who has been the victim of a crime? Tell us about it.
8. Have there been any famous crimes in the news recently?

 

Discussion Questions
 

These discussion questions will make you think harder in English! Try to explain what some solutions are to the problem of crime.

1. What are some of the main causes of crime? 2. What can be the government do to try to reduce crime?
3. Is there anything we as individuals can do to reduce crime?
4. Do you think there it is helpful for policemen to carry guns? Why or why not?
5. Do you think capital punishment (the death penalty) is helpful in reducing crime? Why or why not?
6. Can you guess whether there will be more or less crime in the future? Why do you think that?

English Conversation Topic 23 Talking about creativity in English

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Creativity is not an easy topic to discuss in English so there are only a few questions here. Take your time in answering and continue your discussion with careful follow-up questions.

1. Do you think you are a creative person? 2. Can you give examples how you are, or are not, creative?
3. Were you more creative as a child or are you more creative now?
4. What are some things that creative people can do well?
5. Who is the most creative person you know? What kind of things does he or she do?

 

Discussion Questions
 

Here are a few more thoughtful questions about creativity. Remember, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers, just practice expressing your opinions in English!

1. Do you think it's possible to teach people how to be more creative? 2. What do you think is the true value of creativity in our society?
3. Do you think the number of creative people in the world is increasing or decreasing?

English Conversation Topic 22 Talking about countries in English

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Imagine leaving your own country. You're living and traveling in another country. Use the questions below to talk about various countries in English.

1. Have you ever been to another country? 2. What country would you like to visit?
3. Are there any countries you would NOT like to visit? Why not?
4. If you could live in any country, what city would you live in? Why?
5. Would you like to study in another country? Why or why not?
6. Would you like to live in a tropical country?
7. Would you like to live in a country where there is a lot of snow?

 

Discussion Questions
 

Use the questions below to have longer English conversations on the topic of countries. Try to keep the conversation going!

1. What festivals are celebrated in various countries? (Give a few examples.) 2. Can you describe ways that your country is very different from other countries?
3. How is your country similar to other countries?

English Conversation Topic 21 Talking about computers in English

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Computers are becoming more and more common at work and at home. Use the questions below to talk about computers in English.

1. Do you have your own computer or do you only use the computer at work or school? 2. Can you remember the first time you used a computer?
3. How often do you use the Internet?
4. What kind of websites do you visit most often?
5. Do you ever do "live chat", either with text of voice?
6. Would you rather use a desktop computer or a laptop?
7. What software do you use most often?
8. Which of these activities do you most often do with your computer – listen to music, watch videos, play games, chat with friends, read the news, send email, or edit photos?

 

Discussion Questions
 

Use the questions below to have longer English conversations on the topic of computers. Try to keep the conversation going!

1. Do you consider yourself to be "computer literate"? 2. Do your parents or grandparents use computers?
3. What do you think computers will be used for in the future?
4. Do you think computers will ever "take over" the world?
5. Do you have your own web page or blog? If yes, describe it. If no, would you like one in the future?
6. What are some good and bad things about using a computer every day?
7. Does having a computer help make your life easier or does it make your life more complicated? Explain.

English Conversation Topic 20 Talking about comic books in English

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Most kids love to read comic books, but so do some adults! Use the questions below to talk about comic books in English.

1. Did you read comic books as a child? 2. What kind of comic books are popular in your country?
3. Do you prefer funny comics or adventure comics?
4. Why do you think people like to read comic books?
5. Have you seen any movies based on comic books? Which ones?
6. Have you ever read a comic book in English? If so, which one(s)?

 

Discussion Questions
 

Use the questions below to have longer English conversations on the topic of comic books. Try to keep the conversation going!

1. Should children be forbidden from reading comic books? 2. How can reading comic books harm children's development?
3. How can reading comic books help children's development?
4. At what are we too old to read comic books?
5. Do you think violent comic books influence people to become more violent?
6. Is there a popular "super hero" in your country? Who is it and what powers does this super hero have?
7. If you could be a superhero, what super power would you want to have?

English Conversation Topic 19 Talking about clothing in English

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Modern people spend a lot of time on clothing and fashion. Use the questions below to talk about fashion and clothes in English.

1. Do you enjoy shopping for new clothes? 2. How much money, approximately, do you spend on clothes a year?
3. Do you like to look at fashion magazines? Why or why not?
4. Do you ever wear a hat? Why or why not?
5. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
6. What color shoes do you usually wear? Why?
7. What kind of clothes do you usually wear?
8. Do you own any very unique pieces of clothing? If yes, what? If not, why not?

 

Discussion Questions
 

Use the questions below to talk about challenging issues related to fashion and clothing. Try to keep the conversation going!

1. In today's modern world, how important is it to wear fashionable clothes? 2. What does a person's choice of accessories, including watches, say about that person?
3. According to an English saying, "clothes make the man". Do you agree or disagree?
4. Do you think the color of the clothes we wear can affect our mood? Why or why not?
5. How do you think fashions that are popular today will change during the next few years?
6. How do you feel about dress codes (rules for what you can and cannot wear) at work?