25 Present Perfect Conversation Questions for English Learners (A2+/B1)
- Alex
- 4 hours ago
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Level: pre-intermediate+ (A2+) / intermediate (B1)
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25 Present Perfect Conversation Questions for ESL Learners (A2+/B1)
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Warm-up
How many cell phones have you owned in your life?
Example answer: I have [owned/had/bought] five cell phones in my life.
Tell me the names of at least three cities you have been to.
Example answer: I've been to Toronto, New York, and Berlin.
Have You Ever...? (Life Experience)
Have you ever ridden a horse?
Example answer: Yes, I have! I rode one when I was twelve years old.
Have you ever eaten octopus?
Example answer: No, I haven't. I don't really like seafood.
Have you ever had a pet? If so, how many pets have you had?
Example answer: Yes, I've had four pets in my life—two dogs, a fish, and a gecko.
Have you ever taken private English classes?
Example answer: No, I haven't, but I would like to take private classes one day.
Superlatives!
What's the most expensive meal you've ever eaten?
Example answer: The most expensive meal I've ever eaten was at a restaurant called Giorgio's. I paid over $130 for one plate.
What's the longest book you've ever read?
Example answer: The longest book I've ever read was Don Quixote by Cervantes.
What's the longest you've ever slept?
Example answer: The longest I've ever slept was twelve hours.
What's the coldest temperature you've ever experienced?
Example answer: The coldest temperature I've ever experienced was minus 33 degrees.
Today (from the Morning until Now)
Have you eaten anything today?
Have you messaged anyone today? If so, who?
How much water have you drunk today?
Who(m) have you talked to today?
"Always" and "Never"
What's a place you've always wanted to visit?
Example answer: I've always wanted to visit Japan.
What's a food you've never tried?
Who's someone you've always admired and/or respected?
What's a book you've never read and/or a movie you've never seen?
Duration with "For" and "Since"
How long have you lived in your current home?
How long have you known your best friend?
How long have you had your current phone?
How long have you wanted to learn English?
Recent Events and Decisions
Finish the sentences:
I've decided to...
They've recently...(been to/moved to/returned from/got/etc.)
She has just bought...
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