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English Speaking Topics for Your Conversations (A1-A2-B1 Level) PDF

Practice English with A1, A2 and B1 speaking questions. Choose a topic, answer, then ask a follow-up question.

Use the sample answers to get started. You can skip personal questions or talk about an imaginary person.

Sample A1, A2 and B1 speaking answers with a short follow-up question.

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Choose Your Speaking Level

A1: simple facts and daily routines.
A2: short reasons, past events and future plans.
B1: preferences, comparisons and short stories.

These levels are practice guides, not a speaking test. Here is one example for each level:

A1: I live in Paris.
A2: I went shopping yesterday.
B1: I prefer trains to buses because they are faster.

An A1 fact, an A2 past event and a B1 comparison, with the target forms highlighted.

English speaking topics for conversations: A1, A2 and B1 level

Topic 1: Introducing Yourself (A1 Beginner)

What’s your name?
How old are you?
Where do you live?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
What’s your favorite color?
What’s your favorite food?
Do you have any pets?
What do you do?
Where are you from?
What languages do you speak?
What are your hobbies?
Do you like music?
What’s your favorite movie?
Do you play any sports?
Do you like reading?
What’s your favorite book?
Do you like traveling?
What’s your favorite place to visit?
Do you like cooking?
What’s your favorite season?

Topic 2: Daily Routine and Schedules (A1 Beginner)

What time do you wake up?
What do you do in the morning?
Do you have breakfast?
How do you get to work or school?
What time do you start work or school?
What do you do during your lunch break?
What time do you finish work or school?
What do you do in the evening?
Do you watch TV?
What time do you go to bed?
Do you exercise?
Do you spend time with family or friends?
Do you have dinner at home or out?
What do you usually have for dinner?
Do you read before bed?
Do you check your phone before sleeping?
Do you plan your next day in the evening?
Do you relax before bed?
Do you do the same things every day?
What is your favorite part of the day?

Topic 3: Family and Home Life (A1 Beginner)

Do you have a big family?
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
What do your parents do?
Do you live with your family?
Do you have any children?
What’s your mother’s name?
What’s your father’s name?
Do you have any pets?
Do you visit your grandparents often?
Are you close to your cousins?
Do you have family gatherings?
Where does your family live?
Do you have any aunts or uncles?
Do you have any nieces or nephews?
Do you celebrate holidays with your family?
What do you do with your family on weekends?
Do you go on vacations with your family?
Do you have any family traditions?
Do you cook with your family?
Do you play games with your family?
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
How many rooms are there in your home?
What’s your favorite room at home? Why?

Topic 4: Hobbies and Free Time (A2)

What are your hobbies?
How often do you do your hobbies?
Do you like sports?
What’s your favorite sport?
Do you play any musical instruments?
What kind of music do you like?
Do you enjoy watching movies?
What’s your favorite movie genre?
Do you like reading books?
What kind of books do you like?
Do you prefer indoor or outdoor hobbies?
Who do you do your hobbies with?
What do you do when it rains?
Do you like photography?
Do you have a hobby you want to try?
Do you like drawing or painting?
Do you enjoy gardening?
Do you like dancing?
Do you like playing video games?
What did you do for fun last weekend?
What new hobby are you going to try this year?
Did you try a new activity last month?
Where did you go last weekend?
What are you going to do with friends next week?
When are you going to practice your hobby again?
Do you like board games or card games?

Topic 5: Food and Cooking (A2)

What food is popular in your country?
Do you like cooking?
What’s your favorite dish to cook?
Do you prefer eating at home or out?
What’s your favorite restaurant?
Do you like trying new foods?
Do you like spicy food?
What’s your favorite drink?
Do you drink coffee or tea?
What’s your favorite dessert?
Do you like fruit?
What’s your favorite fruit?
Do you prefer sweet or salty snacks?
Do you like fast food?
What’s your favorite type of cuisine?
Do you eat breakfast every day?
What do you usually have for lunch?
Do you like vegetarian food?
Do you have a favorite recipe?
Do you enjoy baking?
What did you eat for dinner yesterday?
What are you going to cook this weekend?
Who made your last meal?
What food did you buy the last time you went shopping?
What are you going to eat for lunch tomorrow?
Are you going to try a new recipe soon?

Topic 6: School, Work and Plans (A2)

Where do you go to school?
What’s your favorite subject?
Do you like your teachers?
Do you have a best friend at school?
Do you take part in school activities?
Do you have a part-time job?
Where do you work?
What do you do at your job?
Do you like your job?
What are your work hours?
Do you have a good boss?
Do you get along with your coworkers?
What’s the best part of your job?
Do you want to change jobs?
Do you want to go to university?
What do you want to study?
Do you like studying alone or with friends?
Do you have homework every day?
What time do you get home from school or work?
What kind of job would you like to have in the future?
What did you learn at work or school last week?
What skill are you going to learn next year?
What did you do at work or school yesterday?
Who helped you learn a new skill last year?
What are you going to study next month?
What are you going to do after your course or work shift finishes?

Topic 7: Travel, Vacations, and Adventures (B1 Intermediate)

Do you like traveling?
Where have you traveled?
What’s your favorite place you’ve visited?
Do you prefer traveling by plane or by car?
Do you like traveling alone or with others?
What’s your dream vacation?
Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
Do you like visiting historical sites?
Do you enjoy trying new foods when you travel?
Do you plan your trips in advance?
What’s the longest trip you’ve taken?
Have you ever traveled for work?
Do you like staying in hotels or hostels?
Do you enjoy camping?
Do you prefer summer or winter vacations?
Have you ever been on a cruise?
What’s your favorite travel memory?
Do you like taking photos when you travel?
Do you buy souvenirs when you travel?
What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at a new place?
Compare traveling by train and airplane. Which do you prefer, and why?
Tell your partner about a trip. What happened first, next and last?
What problems can happen when you travel? How can people solve them?

Topic 8: Technology, Gadgets, and Modern Life (B1 Intermediate)

Do you like using technology?
What’s your favorite gadget?
Do you use a smartphone?
What apps do you use the most?
Do you prefer laptops or desktop computers?
Do you play video games?
Do you like using social media?
What’s your favorite social media platform?
Do you use technology for work or school?
Do you like online shopping?
Do you read e-books or paper books?
Do you listen to podcasts?
Do you watch TV shows or movies online?
Do you use any fitness apps?
What’s your opinion on smartwatches?
Do you think technology makes life easier?
Do you use online banking?
Do you prefer video calls or phone calls?
What’s the most important gadget for you?
Do you follow tech news?
What are two advantages and two disadvantages of using smartphones?
Compare reading paper books and e-books. Which do you prefer, and why?
How has technology changed the way people study or work?

Topic 9: Health, Wellness, and Relaxation (B1 Intermediate)

Do you exercise regularly?
What’s your favorite way to exercise?
Do you like going to the gym?
Do you get enough sleep?
What kinds of meals do you enjoy cooking?
What do you eat to stay healthy?
What can students do to relax after studying?
What do people often drink with meals where you live?
What can make it difficult for people to keep a regular daily routine?
Do you practice yoga or another relaxing activity?
Why do you think taking a break during a busy day is useful?
What activities can friends enjoy together outdoors?
Do you have any fitness goals? You can answer about an imaginary person.
What do you do to relax?
Do you prefer homemade snacks or snacks from a shop? Why?
Do you enjoy taking a short walk during a break?
Do you follow any sports or fitness accounts online?
Do you like running or jogging?
Do you use a notebook or app to track a hobby or activity?
Why do some people enjoy team sports while others prefer individual activities?
Compare relaxing at home with spending time outdoors. Which do you prefer, and why?
How could friends make time for an activity together during a busy week?

Sample Speaking Answers: A1 and A2

These are example answers. Other answers are possible.

A1 · Q: Where are you from? A: I am from Japan. I live in Chicago now.
A1 · Q: What do you do? A: I am a student. I study English.
A1 · Q: What languages do you speak? A: I speak Japanese and a little English.
A1 · Q: What time do you wake up? A: I wake up at seven o’clock.
A1 · Q: How do you get to school? A: I take the bus.
A1 · Q: What do you do in the evening? A: I have dinner and read a book.
A1 · Q: Do you have a big family? A: No, I have a small family.
A1 · Q: What do you do on weekends? A: We cook lunch and go for a walk.
A1 · Q: Do you have a pet? A: Yes, I have a gray cat.
A1 · Q: Do you live in a house or an apartment? A: I live in a small apartment.
A2 · Q: What did you do last weekend? A: I walked in the park and took photos.
A2 · Q: How often do you practice your hobby? A: I play guitar every evening to relax.
A2 · Q: What new hobby do you want to try? A: I want to try painting next month.
A2 · Q: Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out? A: I prefer cooking at home because it costs less.
A2 · Q: What did you eat yesterday? A: I ate chicken and rice for dinner.
A2 · Q: What’s your favorite food? A: I like vegetable soup because it is easy.
A2 · Q: What do you do at your job? A: I answer emails and help customers.
A2 · Q: What did you learn at work or school last week? A: I learned a new software program.
A2 · Q: What new skill are you going to learn next year? A: I am going to study English next year.

Sample Speaking Answers: B1

Give your answer, then add a reason or a short detail.

B1 · Q: Do you prefer traveling alone or with friends? A: I prefer traveling alone because I enjoy making my own plans.
B1 · Q: What’s your favorite travel memory? A: We took a train through the mountains. The views were amazing.
B1 · Q: Do you like staying in hotels or hostels? A: I like hotels because they are quieter. I sleep better.
B1 · Q: Do you think technology makes life easier? A: Yes, map apps make life easier because they save time.
B1 · Q: Do you prefer paper books or e-books? A: E-books are lighter, but paper books feel nicer.
B1 · Q: Do you prefer video calls or phone calls? A: I choose video calls because I can see my friends.
B1 · Q: What do you do to relax? A: I walk in the park because it helps me relax.
B1 · Q: Do you play any sports? A: I play soccer on Sundays because I enjoy team sports.
B1 · Q: What can students do to relax after studying? A: They can take a short walk to rest their minds.
B1 · Q: What are two advantages of smartphones? A: First, they help us stay in touch. Also, we can find information fast.

Practice with a Partner

Choose a question from the topic lists above. Take turns asking and answering.

Give a short answer. Add a reason or one detail, then ask a follow-up question.

Try a two-minute interview, then swap roles. For self-study, record an answer and listen back.

Q: Do you cook? A: Yes, I make soup.
Reason: I cook because it costs less.
Past detail: I made soup yesterday.
Follow-up: What about you?

Useful Phrases

Reasons: because, so
Opinions: I think…, I like… because…, In my opinion…
Comparing: I prefer X to Y. X is faster than Y. X is better, but Y is cheaper.
Order of events: first, then, after that, finally
Need time to think: Let me think… / Well, …
Ask again: Sorry, can you repeat that? / What do you mean?

Three steps for conversation practice: answer, add a reason, ask a follow-up.

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Practice Exercises

Choose because, but or or: I went shopping ___ I needed milk.
Answer: Do you like movies? Add a reason and a past example.
Correct the verb: Yesterday I went to the beach and swim.
Ask about weekend plans using going to.
Ask a follow-up question: I started a new job on Monday.
Correct the sentences: I am having 24 years old. I work like a teacher.
Make a question: you / what time / wake up
Complete: I ___ tea to coffee. (prefer / like)
Complete with the past: Last weekend I ___ my aunt. (visit)
Compare: Say one difference between trains and buses. Use faster, cheaper or more comfortable.

Answer key

I went shopping because I needed milk.
Example: Yes, because they help me relax. I watched a comedy yesterday. Other answers are possible.
Yesterday I went to the beach and swam.
Example: What are you going to do this weekend? Other questions are possible.
Example: Do you like your new job? Other questions are possible.
I am 24 years old. I work as a teacher.
What time do you wake up?
I prefer tea to coffee.
Last weekend I visited my aunt.
Example: Trains are faster than buses, but buses are cheaper. Other answers are possible.

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