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Discussion
What bring you here? Why are you here today? How are you? What is your name? How old are you? Where did you go to high school? Where did you go to college? What do you feel as you sit here? What are your main worries and anxities? Conversation QuestionsAre college tuitions reasonable?What are the qualities of a good teacher? What are some good ways to learn English? Are foreign languages part of the curriculum? If so, which languages? Are there any subjects/classes you wanted to study but they weren't available at your school/college? Are women encouraged to pursue education? Do you have difficulty with school work? Do you know anyone who does not know how to read or write? Do you think your school is a good one? Why/why not? Do you think your teachers give too much homework? Do you think it is easier to learn as a child or as an adult? Do you think public speaking can improve your english? How can we improve our classroom? Why English is hard to learn at university level? How do you travel to school? How long must you go to college to get a degree? How much is too much homework? How should the homework load be managed? If you have not attended college, do you plan on doing so? Is it difficult for people without a college education to get good jobs where you live? What are some important factors in determining which college to attend? What are the qualities of a good student? What classes would you take? What do you study? What's your major? What is the average age of a high school graduate? What is your favorite class? What was (or is) your favorite subject? Why do you like it? Who selects the college you will attend -- you or your parents? Why are you studying a foreign language? Why do you think people become teachers? Why is it helpful to learn a Second language ? Why is it sometimes very difficult to speak another language? Would you consider studying abroad? How much free time does a high school student in your country have? Do parents home-school their children in your country? What do you think of home-schooling? Do you know anyone who was home-schooled? Do you think that most parents influence what university their child will attend? Once you graduate from a university should you stop learning? What are some ways a person can continue to learn? Does education guarantee a good job? Which is more important, the essential skills in life you've learned to develop on your own or the artificial structure in college about the "real" life? Which high schools and colleges are the best in your country? Which high schools and colleges are not so good in your country? We should not just prepare for life, but live it. Do you agree? What kind of world do you think this would be if people never went to school? Should education be free? Does your country provide a good public school system? What realistic changes would you make to your country's attitude toward education? What role do you think human capital plays in the development of countries? Why do students cheat during tests and exams? How do they cheat? What is your attitude towards cheating? What are the dangers of cheating? How should parents react? How should teachers react? What is the role of school and decision makers? What skills separate good students from bad students? The Basics What is your name? Where and when were you born? Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. What is your occupation? Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Are you right- or left-handed? What does your voice sound like? What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? What do you have in your pockets? Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Growing Up How would you describe your childhood in general? What is your earliest memory? How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy school? Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? As a child, what were your favorite activities? As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? Past Influences What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Who has had the most influence on you? What do you consider your greatest achievement? What is your greatest regret? What is the most evil thing you have ever done? When was the time you were the most frightened? What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? What is your best memory? What is your worst memory? Optimistic or pessimistic Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? What is your greatest fear? What are your religious views? What are your political views? What are your views on sex? In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? What do you believe makes a successful life? How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? Do you have any biases or prejudices? Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? Relationships With Others In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? Who is the most important person in your life, and why? How close are you to your family? Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? Do you care what others think of you? Likes And Dislikes What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? What is your most treasured possession? What is your favorite color? What is your favorite food? What, if anything, do you like to read? What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? How do you spend a typical Saturday night? What makes you laugh? What, if anything, shocks or offends you? How do you deal with stress? Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? What are your pet peeves? Self Images And Etc. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? What is your greatest strength as a person? What is your greatest weakness? If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Are you generally organized or messy? Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. Do you like yourself? What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? If you could choose, how would you want to die? If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name five things you would do in the time you had left. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? What three words best describe your personality? What three words would others probably use to describe you? If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice...) ElectionsDid you vote in the last election?How old were you when you first voted? What is the minimum voting age in your country? What type of political system does your country have? What different types of governments are there? What does an ambassador do? Who appoints an ambassador? Why is it important to have reliable ambassadors? What characteristis should a good ambassador have? Who is your mayor? What are the main political parties in your country? How do you decide how you will vote? Who represents you in your local and national government? How long is the term of elected officials in your country? Which party is now in power in your country? When were they elected? Who is the leader of this party? How has your political views changed during your lifetime? How can we get more people to vote? Why do you think voting is important? How are elections financed? Do you think too much money is spent on campaigns? How can campaigns be better organized? How could elections be more representative? DiscriminationWhat are some forms of discrimination?Have you ever been discriminated against? How do people fight discrimination? Why do you think discrimination exists? Have you ever discriminated against some race? What could you do to reduce discrimination? Do some countries discriminate against race more than other countries? What would you do to cope with discrimination? Have your close friends or family ever been discriminated against? If so, did you do anything to stop it? Have you ever been discriminated against because of your education level? Why do people discriminate? Mention different forms of discrimination. Have you ever experienced discrimination? What should be done to stop discrimination? Do you think males and females are equal? Do you know anybody who has fought for equal rights? Are you a member of any humanitarian organization? What will happen in the future? Do you have any prejudices? Why do we treat people differently? Why do white people _______? Conversation Q'sIs your name in the telephone book?What kind of phone numbers can you find in the yellow pages of a phone book? Have you ever called a business (airlines, ELI, auto repair, insurance, bank, etc.) for information? Have you ever had a problem with your phone bill? What did you do? Have you ever dialed the wrong number? What happened? How did you feel? (frustrated, embarrassed, relaxed, etc.) Have you ever left a voice mail or a message on an answering machine? What is good telephone etiquette? What is considered rude in your culture? Cell Phones Do you have a cell phone? How many people in your family have a cell phone? What cellphone company do you use? How did you decide to use this company? Are you happy with this company? About how many text messages do you send in a day? Who pays for your cell phone? Who is the youngest person you know who has a cell phone? What kind of features does your cell phones have? How long have you had a cell phone? Why have you decided not to have a cell phone? Is it in bad taste to leave your cell phone on when you are at a restaurant? What do you think of mobile phones? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones? Could you live without your mobile phone? How much do you spend a month on your cell phone? When did you first get a cell phone? Have your parents ever been angry with you because of your phone use? At what age do kids now get cell phones? Do you know how to use all the functions on your phone Does it ever bother you when people use their cell phones? Are you worried about radiation from you cell phone? Who do you call most often? How many cell phones have you destroyed? What was the most expensive phone call you ever made? Are you allowed to have your mobile telephone switched on in class? Is it illegal to speak on your cell phone while you are driving in your country? Do you think it should be illegal to speak on your cell phone while driving? Has your cell phone ever broken down? What did you do when your cell phone last malfunctioned? Have you ever lost your phone? Has your phone ever been stolen? What age you think children should be allowed to have a mobile phone? Which cell phone company do you use? How long have you used that company? Conversation Questions-Work Q'sAt what age would you like to retire?What do you think you will do after you retire? Describe a typical day at your current job? Describe some of the people that you work with? Describe your current job. Describe your first job. Do you ever work overtime? If so, do you get paid more for overtime work? Do you have a part-time job? If so, what do you do? Do you have to attend a lot of meetings for your job? Do you have to do a lot of paperwork? Do you have to work overtime? If so, how often? Do you have to work on Sundays? Do you know someone who has worked as an undertaker? Do you like your boss? Why or why not? Do you like your job? Do you like your job? Why or why not? Do you think it is more important to make a lot of money or to enjoy your job? Do you think it's acceptable for women to be in the military? Why/why not? Do you think people over 65 should be made to retire? Do you think women and men should be paid the same for the same job? Do you think your company is well run? Do you think that the place where you work is well run? Do you work on weekends? Do you work on Sundays? Does your mother work? Does your mother work outside of the house? Have you ever been promoted? Have you ever taken any courses that specifically help you with the job you are doing now? Have you ever worked on a farm? Did you like it? Would you like to go back on this farm job? If not , why? How do you like your work? How have working conditions changed in recent years? Do you think that working conditions have improved? If so, in what ways? How long do you plan to continue working where you are? How long have you been working at your present job? How many days a week do you work? How many days a week do you work? How many hours a week do you work? How many times have you been promoted? When was the last time you were promoted? Did you get a large pay raise at that time? How much do you think a doctor should be paid a month? How about a secretary? How about a truck driver? How much money do you make? (Maybe this is not a good question to ask.) How much money does a secretary get paid per week? How old were you when you got your first job? How well do you get along with your boss? If you could own your own business, what would it be? If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which would you choose? Is it common for men and women to have the same jobs in your country? Is it easy to find a job in Canada? How about in your country? Name three occupations that you could do. (For example, be a mortician) Name three occupations that you could never do? What are some common occupations in your country? What are some common jobs for men in your country? What are some common jobs for women in your country? What are some jobs that children do? What are some jobs that you think would be boring? What are some jobs that you think would be fun? What are some questions that are frequently asked in a job interview? What are you responsible for? What are you trying to do in order to find a job that you really like? What do you do? What's your job? What do you like most about that job? What do you think is the best job? What do you think is the worst? What do you think would be the most interesting job? The most boring? What does your father do? (What does your father do for a living?) What does your mother do? What influenced your choice of job? (Why did you choose your job?) What job do you want to have in five years' time? What job would you most like to have, if social/cultural boundaries did not apply? (How different are they?) What job(s) do you wish to have in the future? What jobs in your country are considered to be good jobs? Why? What kind of volunteer work have you done? What kind of work do you do? What kind of work do you want to do in the future? What plans have you made for your retirement? What three adjectives would describe yourself as a worker? What time do you get home from work? Is it the same time every day? What time do your start and finish work? What was your first job? What would be your dream job? Do you think it would be possible for you to get this job? What's one job you wouldn't like to do? Why not? What's your brother's occupation? When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? When you were a child, what job did you want to have when you grew up? Where do you work and what is your current job? Where do you work? Which job are you best at? Which job would you never do? Which jobs do you think are the most prestigious? Who among the people you know has the most interesting job? What is it? Why did you leave your last job - did you resign or were you sacked? Would you be upset if your boss was a woman? Would you consider the military as a career choice? Why or why not? Would you consider yourself to be an ambitious person at work? Would you describe yourself as a workaholic? Would you like a job in which you traveled a lot? Would you like a job that required you to sit at a computer all day? Would you like to do the same job for the rest of your life? Would you like to work in an office? Why or why not? Would you rather be a doctor or a banker? Would you rather work inside or outside? What job would you most like to do? What are the names of some of the people with that job? Do you personally know any one with that job? How long do you plan to keep it for? When do plan to retire? What other fields or work will that job make you qualified for? What are the work details of that job; what will be your duties at that job? What steps are required from you to become a/an.......? So, how long before fore you become a/an......; at what ages will you both start and finish this/each job/career? What do you hope to spiritually gain from that job? What do you wish to physically gain; what kind of things would you like to buy with your money? How much money do you need to make to fulfill you dreams and desires? If money weren't a problem for you, which job would you prefer to have? How does money affect your decisions? How do your wants and desires affect your career options and goals? How many years of schooling would you prefer to have? Can you improve on the way things are now being done in the field you choose? Which college courses are needed for you to be the very best in your field? Which college courses are required for you dream job? What other courses do you need to take so you can pursue your hobbies and personal interests? Which of the classes mentioned above are you giving the highest priority? Why? Who is the breadwinner (provider) in your family? Who makes the most money in your family? (This may not be a "polite" question to ask.) Is it common for people from your country to have one job for life? Do you see any unfair labour practices in your country's workforce? Do you have an after-school job? Would you like to have a management position? What are the pros and cons of being a manager? What are the qualities a good boss should have? What is a fair wage for the skills you have? Are there any jobs which can only be done by one gender? If so, what are they? What are some jobs that some people think only one gender can do, but can be done by either gender? What should you not do during a job interview? Who would you hire a employee with a lot of experience or an employee with a lot of education? Have you ever worked? Getting a Job What is the difference between work and a job? Do you have a job? How did you get it? Did you have to go to university to get it? What is the name of your job? Is it a popular job? Is it a job mainly for men, or for women? Did you need any special training to get your job? What type of special training did you need? How long and where was the training? Is it an indoor, or outdoor job? Which do you think most people prefer, indoor or outdoor jobs? Does your job pay a good salary? What are the advantages and disadvantages to your job? Which do you think are some of the more demanding jobs? Which are the least demanding jobs? Which jobs are badly paid? Which jobs are over-paid? Which job are more popular than others, and why? Is your job competitive? What about promotions? Is it too competitive? How is your relationship with your co-workers? Why would I choose you instead of the 50 others wanting this position? These were submitted as possible job interview questions. What degrees do you have? How much experience do you have? Where have you worked? Why did you choose this employment? How much would you like to earn? Have you ever worked in this field? Where would you like to work? Why? Why do you find your job interesting? Self-employmentAre you self-employed?Have you always been self-employed? Why did you start your own business? What are some things that you need to consider when starting your own business? Is it easy to start a business in your country? Have you ever worked for a self-employed person? Would you be happier if you were self-employed? What are some of the difficulties in being self-employed? MusicIf one song were to describe your life, what song would it be?About how many CDs do you have? How about MDs and tapes? Are you a good dancer? Are you a good singer? Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music? Can you play a musical instrument? If so, what do you play? How long have you been playing? Are you good at it? Can you play any musical instruments? Can you play the drums? Can you play the guitar? Can you read music? Do you enjoy music videos? Do you ever listen to MP3 files on your computer? Do you have an expensive stereo system? (... a MD player, ... an old record player) Do you know the band named Metallica? If so, do you like them? Do you like all kinds of music? Do you like American rock bands? Do you like country music? Do you like heavy metal bands like Megadeth, Marilyn Manson, and so on? Do you like jazz? Do you like to listen classical music? Do you like to listen country music? Who is your favorite country singer? Do you like punk music? Do you like singing karaoke? How often do you sing karaoke? Do you like to dance? Do you like to sing karaoke? Do you listen to music while doing your homework? Do you sing while taking a bath? Do you think there is a relationship between drugs and music? How about violence and music? Do you think your favorite music twenty years from now will be the same as it is today? Do you watch music shows on TV? If so, what do you watch? Does you mother play the piano? Have you ever been to a concert? Have you ever been to a rock concert? Have you ever been to an orchestra concert? Have you ever taken part in a singing competition? How does music make you feel? How many CD's do you have? How much time do you spend listening to music? How often do you listen to music? (...to classical music, ... to jazz, ...) How often do you listen to the radio? If you could play any musical instrument, what would it be? If you could start a band, what type of music would you play? Why? If you were a song, what song would you be and why? Is live music popular in your country? Is there any kind of music that you hate? Should music lyrics be rated similar to the way movies are rated? What are some concerts you have been to? What are some special or traditional musical instruments in your country? What do you think the world would be like without music? What do you think of manufactured bands? Can you name any? What is one of your favorite songs? Why do you like it? When did you first hear it? Who sings it? What is your favorite karaoke song to sing? What is your favorite kind of music? What kind of music do you like? What kind of music do you listen to to cheer you up? What kind of music do you usually listen to? What kind of music do your parents listen to? What kind of music you like the most? What kind of songs do you like to sing? What kinds of music do people listen to in your country? What kinds of music do you dislike? What musicians did you like when you were in junior high school? How about high school? What radio station do you usually listen to? What was the last CD you bought? What was the last concert you went to? What was your favorite music 5 years ago? 10 years ago? How have your musical tastes changed? When was the last time you went dancing? When was the last time you went to a concert? Where do you usually listen to music? Which do you prefer, songs in English or songs in your own language? Who is your favorite singer or group? Who is your favorite singer? Why do you think music is important and how does it affect different people? Why is music so important to people and culture? Is the image of the group or singer more important than the music? Can you think of examples of music calming people or increasing their efficiency? Do you mind singing to other people? (Another wording: ...singing in front of people?) If you don't mind then how large an audience would be too many? While listening to the radio, do you ever want to sing the song that is being played? Why do you think some people believe opera singers should be fat? Do you ever download MP3 files from the Internet? Do you prefer rock music or romantic music? Do you think music can heal sick people? Do you think that animals can enjoy music? How do you know? Do you think that music can help make world peace? How? How important do you think a good music teacher is to mastering an instrument? What do you think the next piece of music technology will be, after digital technology? If you could invent a new instrument, what would it sound like? Do you think the use of drugs by some musicians increases their artistic creativity? |
School
What is your name? How old are you? What grade are you in? How do you like school? Are you allowed to eat in the classrooms? Did you belong to any clubs in high school? Did you go to a public high school or a private one? Did you have to wear a uniform in high school? How about elementary school? Did you study art in high school? Did your high school have a band? If so, did you play in it? Do most of your teachers take attendance? Do some of your teachers let class out early? Do you carry a dictionary to your English classes? How about your other classes? Do you enjoy studying English? (...math, science, ...) Do you ever skip class? Do you have any evening classes? Do you play on any of the school's sports teams? Do you still keep in touch with your best friend in elementary school? Have you ever been absent? Have you ever been late for a class? Have you ever been late for class? If so, why? When was the last time? Did the teacher get angry? Have you ever failed a class? (Maybe this is not polite to ask.) Have you ever slept in class? How do you usually come here? (How do you get to school?) How long does it take you to get to school? How many times have you been absent from school this year? How much homework do you do every day? Was your high school strict? Were you on any sports teams in high school? What classes do you not like? Why don't you like them? What did you like best about high school? What do you like best about your school? What do you like the least about your school? What do you think about your English class? Your gym class? What do you think of our cafeteria? What do you think of this campus? What do you want to do after you graduate? What is your best memory from junior high school? How about high school? What's your worst memory? What school did you graduate from? What high school? What junior high school? What time does your first class begin on Tuesday? What was the name of your junior high school? What were some of the rules you had to follow at your high school? Which rules did you think were unfair? Did you ever get caught breaking any school rules? Were you allowed to smoke on campus? Were you allowed to eat food in the classroom? What's your favorite subject? Why do you like it? Who is the teacher? How many times a week does the class meet? Which subjects are you good at? (What are your strong subjects?) Which subjects are you poor at? (Which subjects are difficult for you?) Who is your favorite teacher? What course does he or she teach? What are the major characteristics you think a teacher should have? Do you have to wear a uniform to your school? (Did you have to....) Do you like wearing a uniform? Tell us about your favorite teacher. Do you like to wear a school uniform? Why or why not? |