English Speaking Topics (Questions You Can Use Today)
Looking for english speaking topics you can actually talk about — not boring textbook prompts?
This page is a practical topic library:
- real-life themes (travel, work, friends, study, daily life)
- 10 ready questions per topic
- organized by Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced
- great for self-practice, classes, and AI conversation
Pick one topic → answer aloud for 5 minutes → you’ve done real speaking practice.
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- Choose a topic below
- Read the questions
- Answer out loud (not in your head)
- If you stop → say “Let me think…” and continue
- Record once → replay once → fix one thing
No partner needed.
🟢 Beginner Speaking Topics (A1–A2)
1) Daily Life
- What do you usually do in the morning?
- What time do you wake up?
- What do you eat for breakfast?
- Do you study or work?
- What do you do in the evening?
- Do you like your daily routine? Why?
- What is your favorite day of the week?
- What do you do on weekends?
- Do you cook at home?
- What is one thing you do every day?
Practice simple daily routine conversation with an AI partner.
2) Family & Friends
- How many people are in your family?
- Do you have brothers or sisters?
- Who are you closest to?
- What do you do with your family?
- Tell me about your best friend.
- Where did you meet your friend?
- What do you like to do together?
- Do you prefer many friends or a few close friends?
- How often do you see your family?
- What makes a good friend?
Build confidence talking about people, relationships, and daily social life.
3) Hobbies & Free Time
- What do you do in your free time?
- Do you like sports? Which ones?
- Do you watch movies or series?
- What kind of music do you like?
- Do you read books?
- Do you play video games?
- Do you like learning new things?
- What hobby do you want to try?
- Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
- How much free time do you have?
Talk about hobbies and weekend plans in simple, natural English.
🟡 Intermediate Speaking Topics (B1)
4) Travel (General)
- Have you ever traveled abroad?
- What is your favorite place you visited?
- Do you prefer beach or city trips?
- How do you plan a trip?
- Do you like traveling alone?
- What is the best food you tried while traveling?
- Tell me about a travel problem you had.
- Where do you want to go next?
- Do you take many photos when you travel?
- What do you pack first?
Practice check-in, directions, trip plans, and travel small talk.
5) Beach Trips
- Do you like going to the beach? Why?
- What do you usually do at the beach?
- Do you prefer relaxing or doing activities?
- What do you bring with you?
- Do you like swimming?
- Have you tried water sports?
- What is your best beach memory?
- Do you travel with friends or family?
- What food do you like on vacation?
- Where is a beach you want to visit?
Vacation chat, plans, memories, and relaxed conversation practice.
6) Work & Office
- What do you do for work (or study)?
- What do you like about it?
- What is difficult about it?
- Describe your typical day.
- Do you work in a team?
- What skills are important in your job?
- What kind of meetings do you have?
- Do you prefer working from home? Why?
- What is a problem you solved at work?
- What are your career goals?
Meetings, teamwork, goals, and professional small talk.
7) School & Learning
- What was your favorite subject at school?
- Do you prefer studying alone or with friends?
- How do you prepare for exams?
- What is difficult about learning English?
- How do you remember new words?
- Do you enjoy group projects? Why or why not?
- Do you like online learning?
- What would you like to study next?
- How do you stay motivated?
- What advice would you give a new student?
Talk about learning, exams, habits, and motivation with guided prompts.
8) Shopping & Mall
- Do you like shopping?
- How often do you go to the mall?
- What do you usually buy?
- Do you compare prices?
- Do you prefer online shopping or in-store shopping?
- How do you ask for help in a store?
- What is your favorite brand?
- Have you ever returned something?
- How do you usually pay: cash or card?
- What was your last purchase?
Ask for sizes, compare prices, and handle real-life shopping conversation.
9) Bank & Money Services
- Do you use online banking?
- How do you usually pay bills?
- Do you use credit cards? Why or why not?
- How do you save money?
- Have you ever talked to a bank clerk in English?
- What banking words are confusing for you?
- Do you keep a budget?
- What is something you want to save for?
- Do you think cash is disappearing?
- What is a good money habit?
Practice payments, accounts, and everyday money conversations.
10) Health & Hospital
- How often do you visit a doctor?
- What do you do when you feel sick?
- How do you stay healthy?
- Do you exercise regularly?
- Do you sleep enough?
- What food helps you feel better?
- How do you describe pain in English?
- Have you ever been to a hospital?
- What advice would you give for a cold?
- Do you take medicine often?
Describe symptoms, ask for help, and practice health-related speaking.
🔴 Advanced Speaking Topics (B2+)
11) Technology & Social Media
- How has technology changed your life?
- Do you think phones make us less focused? Why?
- What app do you use most, and why?
- Is social media more helpful or harmful?
- Should children use smartphones?
- How do you protect your privacy online?
- Will AI replace many jobs?
- Do you prefer online life or offline life?
- How much screen time is healthy?
- What tech can’t you live without?
12) Culture & Society
- What traditions are important in your country?
- How is family life changing?
- What problems do young people face today?
- Is life better than 20 years ago? Why?
- What makes a country “happy”?
- Do you think money equals success?
- Should education be free?
- How important is equality?
- What should governments focus on most?
- How can ordinary people help society?
13) Personal Growth
- What is a goal you are working on?
- How do you handle stress?
- What habit do you want to change?
- Who inspires you, and why?
- What was a big challenge in your life?
- How do you stay motivated?
- Do you prefer planning or improvising?
- What skill do you want to learn next?
- How do you define success?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
Turn any topic into a real conversation (easy framework)
Use this mini framework:
- Opinion → Reason → Example → Question
- “I think… because… for example… what about you?”
Example
Question: Do you prefer beach or city trips?
Answer model:
“I prefer beach trips because they help me relax. For example, last summer I went to Thailand and felt much calmer. What about you — do you like the beach?”
For teachers & ESL classes
- Print one topic → pair students
- 10 minutes speaking + 2 minutes feedback
- Rotate partners
- End with one “best answer” share
These questions match common ESL classroom formats and online conversation clubs.
What topic should you choose today?
- Nervous? → Start with Daily Life
- Need small talk? → Travel / Food / Shopping
- Professional practice? → Work & Office
- Practical services? → Bank / Hospital
- Higher-level speaking? → Technology / Culture
Next step
Want guided speaking with feedback?
FAQ
What are good english speaking topics?
Real-life themes: daily life, travel, food, work, hobbies, shopping, technology, culture.
How can I practice alone?
Answer 5 questions aloud, record once, replay once, fix one mistake.
How long should I speak?
3–5 minutes per topic is enough for daily progress.
Can beginners use this page?
Yes — start from the Beginner section and use short answers.
Ready to speak? Pick one topic and start now.