Plants
Do you like plants? Do you know how to take care of plants? Do you know anything about growing a plant? OR Do you keep plants at home? Do you have any plants at home? Did you grow any plants when you were young? OR What plant did you grow when you were young? Do […]
Carrying Things
What do you often carry with you? What do you do if your item is heavy? What do you usually take with you when you go out (leave the house)? (Similar to above) What are some important things you usually carry when you go out? Do you carry different things when you go to different […]
Quiet/noisy places
Do you like quiet or noisy places? Would you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends when you are free?
Public Places
Have you ever talked with someone you don’t know in public places? Do you wear headphones in public places? Would you like to see more public places near where you live? Do you often go to public places with your friends?
Rules
Are there any rules for students at your school? Do you think students would benefit more from more rules? Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher? Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Shoes
How much money do you usually spend on shoes? Do you like shopping for shoes? (Why? / Why not?) How often do you buy shoes? How long is it since you bought some (or, a pair of) shoes? What kinds of shoes do you usually buy? (or, prefer to buy / prefer to wear) Do you […]
Doing Something Well
Do you have an experience when you did something well? Do you have an experience when your teacher thought you did a good job? Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
Staying With Old People
Have you ever worked with old people? Are you happy to work with people who are older than you? What are the benefits of being friends with or working with old people? Do you enjoy spending time with old people?
Going Out
Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out? Do you always take your mobile phone with you when going out? Do you often bring cash with you? How often do you use cash? Questions from the past: In your free time, do you prefer to go out with your friends, or stay […]
Growing Vegetables/Fruits
Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits? Is growing vegetables popular in your country? Do many people grow vegetables in your city? Do you think it’s easy to grow vegetables? Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?
Chatting
Do you like chatting with friends? What do you usually chat about with friends? Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend? Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media? Do you argue with friends?
Art
Do you like drawing/art? Did you learn drawing when you were a kid? Do you want to learn more about art? Do you like to go to an art gallery? OR Do you like visiting art galleries? Questions from the past: Do you enjoy visiting art galleries or museums? Why or why not? What type […]
Museums
Do you think museums are important? Are there many museums in your hometown? Do you often visit a museum? When was the last time you visited a museum? Questions from the past: Have you ever visited a museum? (Similar to above) What museums have you visited in the past? Do you like museums? Do you often […]
Taking a Break/Rest
How often do you take a rest or a break? How often do you take a break at work / while studying? What do you usually do when you are resting? Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest? How do you feel after taking a nap? What do you usually do […]
Crowded Places
What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)? Do you like (to go to) crowded places? (Similar to above) How do you feel in crowded places? Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people? When was the last time you went to […]
Borrowing and Lending
Have you ever borrowed money from someone else? Would you lend money to someone else? Do you like to lend things to others? How do you feel about others borrowing things from you? How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you? Have you ever lent a book to others? Have […]
Friends
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time? What do you usually do with your friends? Where do you often meet each other? Do you often go out with your friends? How important are friends to you? Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of […]
Sharing
Do you like to share things with your friends? Is there anything that you would not share with others? Are you willing to share your favourite possessions? Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child? What kind of things do you like to share with others? What kind of things are […]
Praise And Encouragement
Have you had any achievements recently? How do you feel when you are praised? When was the last time you praised someone? Do you think parents should often praise and encourage their children? Have you ever been praised or encouraged by your teacher?
Text Messages
How often do you send text messages? Is sending messages popular in your country? Did you send more messages when you were younger? Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them? Do you (ever) text other people using your mobile phone? How often do send a text message? In what situations (or, […]
Plans/Schedules
Do you like making plans? Do you use paper or your cellphone to make plans? What are the benefits of making plans? Please summarize your plans for the near future. When do you plan to start that? How do you intend to achieve that? When you go abroad, do you plan to live in the […]
Flowers
Do you like flowers? Why or why not? Have you ever planted any flowers? What kinds of flowers do you know? Do you know anyone who loves flowers? Are there a lot of flowers where you live? Do you take photos of flowers in your daily life? Do people in your country often send flowers […]
Birthdays
What do you usually do on your birthday? Or How do you usually celebrate your birthday? Or What did you do on your last birthday? What did you do on your birthday when you were young? Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday? Whose birthday do you think is the […]
Geography
Do you like geography? Why or why not? Have you ever studied geography at school? Do you think geography is useful? Will you learn more about the geography of other countries? Are you good at reading maps? Would you visit a country because of its geographical location? Do you think geography is useful in daily […]
Names
Does your name have any special meaning? Who gave you your name? (Similar to above) What is the origin of your name? Why did they choose that name? Is your name very important to you? (Similar to above) Do Iranian people attach great importance to their names? When Iranian people name their children, are there any […]
Public Transportation
What kind of public transportation do you usually take? When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling? Do most people prefer public transportation in your country? Did you take public transportation when you were a kid? Will there be more people taking public transportation in the future?
Saying ‘thank you’
Have you ever sent a thank-you card to others? Do people in your country often say “thank you”? On what occasions do you say “thank you”? Why do people need to say “thank you”? How often do you say “thank you” in your daily life? Do you think it is important to say “thank you”? […]
Puzzles
Did you do puzzles in your childhood? When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored? Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you? Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles? Do you like doing word puzzles or number […]
Being Busy
Are you busier now than when you were a child? When was the last time you were busy? Have you been very busy recently? When was the last time you were busy? Do you like having a busy life? (Similar to above) Do you prefer to be busy or to have free time? (Why?) (Similar to […]
Machines
What is your favourite machine in your home? Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important? Do you read the instructions before using a machine? Do you think it is important to read the instructions? Do you often use machines in your daily life? What kinds of machines do you use regularly? Do […]
Patience
Are you a patient person? What is it that makes you feel impatient? How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time? Does your job require you to be patient? Are you more patient now than when you were a child? What do you usually do when you’re waiting for […]
Snacks
Do you like to eat snacks? What (kinds of) snacks do you usually eat? What snacks do you like to eat? When do you usually eat snacks now? Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks? Did you often eat snacks when you were young? Do you (still) eat the same types […]
Writing
Do you often write things? Do you write a lot? What do you usually write? What do you like to write? Why? Do you think the things you write would change? Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing? Do you prefer to write by hand or write using the computer? How often […]
Spare Time
Do you often have free time? What do you usually do in your spare time? Which day do you have more free time on, Saturday or Sunday? Would you like to have more free time in the future? Do you prefer spending your free time alone or with others? Why? How do you usually spend […]
Making a List
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work? Why don’t some people like making lists? Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone? Do you make a shopping list before going shopping? Why or why not? Why do some people prefer making lists while others don’t? Do you […]
Housework and Cooking
Do you usually do any housework? (Similar to above) Do you often do housework? (If yes, what? How often? If no, why not?) Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home? Did you do some house cleaning when you were young? Do you have breakfast at home every day? Do you want to […]
The Area You Live in
Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly? Do you like the area that you live in? Where do you like to go in that area? Do you know any famous people in your area? What are some recent changes in the area? Do you know any of your neighbors?
Hometown
Do you know anything about the history of your hometown? Did you learn about the culture of your hometown in your childhood? Where is your hometown? Is that a big city or a small place? Do you like your hometown? What do you like (most) about your hometown? Is there anything you dislike about it? […]
Home and Accommodation
Do you live in an apartment or a house? Who do you live with? What part of your home do you like the most? What is the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past? What kind of house or apartment do you want to live in in […]
Work or Studies
Studies What subject are you studying? Do you like your subject? Why did you choose to study that subject? Do you think that your subject is popular in your country? Is your subject very interesting? Do you have any plans for your studies in the next 5 years? What are the benefits of being your […]
Advertisements
Do you like advertisements? Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport? Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child? Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child? Are there many advertisements in your country Why do […]
Laughing
Do you laugh very often? Do you always laugh at funny things? In what situations do people laugh? Are you a person who often makes others laugh? Do you like to make people laugh? Do you think you are a funny person? (Similar to above) Would you say you are good at making others laugh? […]
Internet
1. When did you start using the internet? 2. How often do you go online? 3. How does the internet influence people? 4. Do you think you spend too much time online? 5. What would you do without the internet?
Chocolate
Do you like eating chocolate? Why/why not? How often do you eat chocolate? Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid? Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world? What’s your favourite flavour of chocolate? Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others? How often do […]
Staying up
Do you often stay up late? Did you stay up late when you were a kid? What do you do when you stay up late? What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late? Do you prefer to go to bed late, or early? Have you ever stayed up late? What […]
Memory
What do you need to remember in your daily life? How do you remember important things? Why do some people have good memory while others just don’t? Why do more people rely on cellphones to memorize things? Are you good at memorizing things? Have you ever forgotten something that was important? How often do you […]
Singing
Do you like singing? Why? Have you ever learnt how to sing? Who do you like to sing for? Do you think singing can bring happiness to people? How often do you sing? Did you like to sing when you were a child? Do you prefer to sing at home or at a place such […]
Weather
The Weather: What’s the weather like where you live? Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often? What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years? Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live? Does the weather in your country […]