Language is how we think and process information.

When students use different speaking topics, they are putting information into their memory and accessing old memories to validate their conversations.

Here’s 5 fun conversation starters to help your students practice their oral English. It is highly recommended to add “why” at the end of these questions to have students elaborate on their answers.

1. Animal

• What is your favorite animal and why?
• Do you have any pets, if so, what are they?
• Do you think all animals can be a pet? why?

 2. Books

• What story book have you read so far? Do you like it? why?
• Do you like reading books? why not?

 3. Feelings

• How are you feeling right now?
• How do you feel when someone makes you happy? why?
• Why is it important to think about other people’s feeling?

 4. Food

• What is your favorite food and why?
• What is your least favorite food and why?
• What is a food you would love to try?

 5. Weather

• What is the weather outside today?
• What is the weather normally like where you live?
• How can weather affect your feelings?
• What kind of weather is your favorite and why?