25 Phrasal Verb Conversation Questions for ESL Learners (B1/B2)
- Alex
- 4 hours ago
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Level: intermediate (B1) / pre-advanced (B2)
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25 Phrasal Verb Conversation Questions for ESL Learners (B1/B2)
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Warm-up
What time do you usually get out of bed on Saturday? (leave your bed after sleeping)
Example answer: On Saturday, I usually get out of bed around 8 o'clock.
How often do you sleep in during the week? (sleep later than usual)
Example answer: I usually sleep in on weekends, so, two times per week.
Childhood
Where did you grow up? (mature and spend the majority of your childhood)
Example answer: I'm practicing my English.
Who usually took care of you when you were a child? (kept you safe and provided for you)
Example answer: My parents took care of me. Sometimes, my grandma.
Did anyone drop you off at school? (bring you and leave you)
Example answer: My dad usually dropped me off at school.
Did you look up to anyone in your childhood? (admire and see someone as a role model)
Example answer: I looked up to my older sister. She was very kind and responsible.
Health
When was the last time you came down with a cold? (became sick with)
How long does it take you to get over a cold? (recover from)
Have you ever given up something because it was bad for your health? (quit / stopped doing or using)
Are you good at dealing with stress? (managing / handling)
Around the House
Who usually takes out the garbage in your home? (brings the garbage outside)
Who usually puts away the clean dishes in your home? (puts in the appropriate place)
What runs out quickly in your home? (is consumed / is used until there is nothing left)
Do you always put things back where you got them? (return to their original place)
Hobbies and Interests
What kind of music were you into when you were younger? (were you interested in)
What's a book, movie, or game you want to check out? (experience or try)
Is there a sport that you would like to try out? (try; do)
Have you ever signed up for a club or activity? (registered)
Money and Shopping
Are you saving up for anything right now? (saving money for a purpose)
Do you always try on clothes before buying them? (check how they look on you)
Embarrassing Experiences
Have you ever thrown up in public? (vomited)
Have you ever fallen down in public? (fallen)
Have you ever messed up during an important moment? (made a mistake; failed)
Relationships
How often do you hang out with your friends? (spend time in a relaxed manner)
Do you get along well with everyone in your family? (have a friendly relationship; be on good terms)
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