25 Present Simple Conversation Questions for English Learners (A2-B1)
- Alex
- 1 hour ago
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Level: pre-intermediate (A2) / intermediate (B1)
Go to my English Conversation Questions Hub for more discussion topics you can use for self-study or for the ESL classroom.
If you want more present simple discussion practice, check out these 100+ Present Simple Conversation Questions. For speaking and listening practice, use these 4 Present Simple Dialogues.
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25 Present Simple Conversation Questions for ESL Learners (A2/B1)
Download and print the 2-page PDF for your classroom:
Warm-up
How long does it take you to fall asleep?
Example answer: It usually takes me ten to fifteen minutes to fall asleep.
How many hours of sleep do you usually get?
Example answer: I usually get six or seven hours of sleep.
Your Phone
How many apps do you have on your phone?
Example answer: I have over fifty apps on my phone.
Which apps do you use the most these days?
Example answer: I use my social media apps a lot.
How many hours per day do you use your phone?
Example answer: I use my phone six hours per day.
Likes and Interests
What type(s) of music do you listen to?
Example answer: I like rock music and salsa. / I don't really listen to music.
Do you play any sports or do other physical activities?
Example answer: Yes. I like to play basketball, and I do judo.
What do you like to do on Friday night?
Example answer: On Friday, I like to stay home and spend time with my family.
Behaviours and Habits
How often do you go to the movies?
How much walking do you do every day? Do you have a step counter?
How often do you buy junk food like cookies, chips, and chocolates?
Preferences
Do you prefer relaxing or adventurous vacations?
What do you like more: Watching a movie at home, or watching a movie at the theatre?
Do you work better in the morning, afternoon, or evening?
How often do you...?
Example answers: I __________ three times [per/a] week.
How often do you...
talk to your mom or dad?
read? (Specifically, books)
check your phone?
use a car?
Who?
Who do you admire?
What?
What do you miss about your childhood?
Example: I miss playing with my friends every day.
Where?
Where does your extended family (aunts, uncles, and cousins) live?
When?
When do people usually have dinner in your country?
Why?
Why do people need friends?
How?
How do you cope with stress? (cope = manage, handle)
How do you relax after a busy day?
Present Simple Picture Practice
What do these people usually do on the weekend? Look at the picture and respond.
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If you enjoy this video and you want to test your comprehension skills, you can also do the quiz on this page.