Speaking revision B2.1

SPEAKING TOPICS - B2.1

by Verónica Gaute

Money and Shopping

Cinema

Friends and family

Food

Sports

Work

Houses

Crime

Education

Transport

Phones

Learning a language

LEARNING A LANGUAGE

What's the most difficult thing about learning English?

Is it important to live in an English-speaking country to learn English?

It's never too late to learn a new language. Do you agree?

Do you think life gives you more opportunities if you can speak English well?

Which 3 languages would you really like to speak and why?

Why do some people have more difficulty when learning a foreign language?

Can the internet help you to learn a new language?

SPORTS

Why do you think people should exercise?

What sports do you like watching on TV?

Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?

Do you think there are good sports facilities in your town?

Should students do more sports at school?

Would you like to be a professional athlete?

EDUCATION

How important is education?

Do you think the quality of education is slipping?

What would you like to change about the education system in your country?

Do you think exams are a waste of time?

What characteristics should a good teacher have?

What do you think of remote learning?

What's your happiest school memory?

What do you think of single-sex education?

HOUSES

Do you prefer city or country life?

Which world city do you think is best to live in?

What will houses be like in the future?

What's the most popular place in your city?

If you were your city mayor, what changes would you make in Lugo?

What's the worst of living in Lugo?

What's the best of living in Lugo?

Would you rent out a room in your house to a lodger?

SHOPPING & MONEY

Money makes the world go round. Do you agree?

When was the last time you got a bargain?

Did you get pocket money as a child?

When was the last time you asked for a refund?

Is it impossible to have too much money?

Do you like going to the sales?

Do you think that in 20 years' time, we will do ALL our shopping online?

If you had a million euros, what would you buy?

FOOD

Have our eating habits changed over the years?

Do you prefer eating in or eating out?

What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?

Do you think you have a healthy diet?

Which is your favourite dish? Share the recipe.

When was the last time you went to a nice restaurant?

In your opinion, which country has the best cuisine?

Is a vegetarian diet better than one that includes meat?

TRANSPORT

What's your favourite means of transport?

What would you change regarding public transport in Lugo?

Which form of transport do you think is the most dangerous?

Which is the most unusual means of transport you've been on?

Do you think there should be more cycle-lanes in your city?

Have you ever car-pooled?

Have you ever been fined?

What kind of transport do you think we'll be using in 50 years?

FAMLLY & FRIENDS

Describe your family

Pros and cons of being part of a big family

Do you enjoy family get-togethers?

Advantages and disadvantages of being an only child

Describe your ideal partner.

Parents should never try to be friends with their children

Describe a close friend

Would you like to have a twin?

PHONES

What do you usually use your mobile phone for?

Should phones be banned in certain places?

Can you remember when and how you got your first mobile phone?

Do you think it's appropriate for young children to have a phone?

Are there any new gadgets that you really want to have?

What's your favourite app?

When you buy a phone, how important are its features?

What are the pros and cons of the Internet?

CINEMA

What's your favourite genre?

Which is the best film you have ever seen?

Do you have a favourite soundtrack?

Which would you say is the worst film ever?

Do you prefer films in original version with subtitles or dubbled films?

Would you like to be a film critic?

Is it better to watch a film at home or at the cinema?

What do you think of film awards like the Oscars?

WORK

Which are the most important benefits of a job?

Who in your family has the most interesting job?

Would you consider working abroad?

What is a typical day at work like for you?

What influenced your choice of job?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

How important is it to have good colleagues?

What are the advantages of being self-employed?

CRIME

Is there a lot of crime in Spain?

Which are the most common crimes in Lugo?

Do you think the punishment always fits the crime?

Which TV detective series or murder mystery films are popular in Spain at the moment?

Do you worry about online crime?

Which has been the most recent crime story?

Do you enjoy reading crime novels?

Which do you consider to be the worst type of crime?