25 Present Continuous Conversation Questions for ESL Learners (A2+/B1)
- Alex
- 4 hours ago
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Level: pre-intermediate+ (A2+) / intermediate (B1)
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For more present continuous discussion practice, check out these 100+ Present Continuous Conversation Questions. For speaking and listening practice, use these 4 Present Continuous Dialogues.
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25 Present Continuous Conversation Questions for ESL Learners (A2+/B1)
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Warm-up
How's your day going so far?
Example answers: It's going [well/okay/slowly] so far. / It's not going great!
How are you feeling today? / How are you doing?
Example answer: I'm doing okay. I'm just a little tired.
Right Now—The Immediate Present
What are you doing right now?
Example answer: I'm practicing my English.
Look around you. What do you see? What's happening?
Example answer: Outside, the sun is shining. My cat is sleeping next to me.
Think about someone you know. What do you think they're doing right now?
Example answer: I think my brother is watching TV in the living room.
What are you wearing today?
Example answer: I'm wearing jeans and a T-shirt.
These Days—The General Present
Are you reading or watching anything interesting these days?
What are you thinking about these days?
Are you getting enough sleep these days?
How's your family doing these days?
Future Plans and Arrangements—Pre-Planned Future
What time are you going [home/to work/to school] today?
Are you doing anything later?
Are you going anywhere this weekend?
Are you working tomorrow?
Talking about Change
Are you becoming less patient or more patient with time?
What is getting more expensive these days?
In general, do you think the world is getting better or worse?
Do you think your English is getting better?
Always—Repeated Behaviours
Do you know someone who's always complaining about something?
What is something you're always trying to do?
Example answer: I'm always trying to learn new things.
What is something we should always be thinking about?
Example answer: We should always be thinking about how we can help others.
Present Continuous Mix!
What is something you're looking forward to? (Meaning: anticipating in the future)
What are you having for dinner today?
Are you trying to develop any new habits or skills these days?
Are you planning to travel anywhere this year?
Present Continuous Picture Practice
Related Video: 5 Ways to Use the Present Continuous
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