Teens & Adults · Speaking
Conversation topics for teens and adults
Twenty-four topics, each with twelve questions graded B1, B2 and C1, phrases for giving and challenging opinions, six vocabulary items and a warm-up and wrap-up. Pick questions at random on screen or print them as cut-out cards.
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Conversation questions
Travel
Trips, planning styles, tourism and what travel really teaches us.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Work and Careers
Dream jobs, remote work, burnout and the future of careers.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Environment
Waste, nature, green habits and the future of the planet.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Food
Favourite dishes, cooking, eating habits and food culture.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Health and Fitness
Sleep, sport, healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Education
School memories, exams, online learning and what education is for.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Social Media
Posting, scrolling, influencers and life online.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Money
Saving, spending, pocket money and what money can't buy.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Culture and Traditions
Celebrations, customs, family traditions and cultural identity.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Cities and Housing
Neighbourhoods, homes, city versus country and the cities of the future.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Friendship
Best friends, loyalty, falling out and staying close.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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The Future
Predictions, plans and big what-ifs about the years ahead.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Film and Music
Favourite films, songs that stick and who decides what we watch.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Shopping
Bargains, impulse buys and the real cost of what we own.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Hobbies
Free time, new skills and when a hobby turns into something more.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Family Life
Home routines, generations and what family means to each of us.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Holidays and Celebrations
Festive food, customs and the celebrations that bring people together.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Science
Discoveries, space, misinformation and where science should stop.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
News and Media
Headlines, fake news, algorithms and how we stay informed.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
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Learning Languages
How we learn, what gets in the way and what fluency really means.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Success and Motivation
Goals, setbacks and what keeps us going when it gets hard.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
Conversation questions
Daily Habits
Morning routines, bad habits and the small changes that stick.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Speaking
How to run a discussion lesson
- Start with the warm-up in pairs, so everyone has spoken before the class hears them.
- Pre-teach two or three vocabulary items, then put the phrases on the board.
- Give pairs a level, not a list: B1 for confidence, B2 for reasons, C1 for debate.
- Close with the wrap-up and note one good phrase and one fix from each pair.
Real-life role-plays
Twelve everyday scenarios with A/B role cards, hidden information and a model dialogue.
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