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As far as we all know, to conquer or master a specific field in life, it is necessary to study and practice them daily. Speaking skill in English is not an exception. Practicing speaking English every day will improve not only your speaking skills, but also enhances your English level in general. Learners can consult the following set of questions on common speaking topics to practice speaking individually or speaking with partners.
1. Holiday
- What did you do on your last holiday?
- Who do you prefer to spend your holiday with? Relatives or friends?
- Do you prefer to spend your vacations abroad?
2. TV programs
- How many hours a day do you watch TV?
- Which programs do you like?
- Do you prefer watching TV alone or with other people? Why?
3. Birthday
- When is your birthday?
- What do you usually do on your birthday?
- What is your favorite family celebration? Why?
4. Public transportation
- What is the best way to travel in your town or city?
- What is your favorite mode of transportation?
- Do you think people should use public transportation more? Why? Why not?
5. Music
- Do you like music? If yes, what kind of music do you like best? Why? If not, why not?
- What is the most popular kind of music in your country?
- What effects does music have on people?
6. English as a school subject
- Did you study English in high school?
- What do you think about how English is taught at school now?
- In what ways has children’s English greatly improved nowadays?
7. Favorite places
- Where do you usually go when you have spare time?
- Are there many interesting places to visit on weekends where you live?
- In what way is a café a great place for people to enjoy their free time?
8. Subjects
- What subject did you like most when you were at school?
- Do you think students are learning too many subjects at school now?
9. Health
- How do people in your area stay fit?
- Do you think that they are practicing in the right way?
- In what ways is going to the gym beneficial or detrimental to older people?
10. Hobby
- What do you like doing in your free time?
- Why do you like doing it?
- How much time do you spend doing that?
11. English
- Do you like English?
- When did you start learning English?
- How do you improve your English?
12. Hometown
- When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why?
- What do you like best about your hometown?
- Do you think your hometown is the best place to grow up? Why or why not?
13. Best friend
- What does your best friend look like?
- How did you meet your best friend?
- In your opinion, what is the best quality of a good friend?
14. Books
- What kind of books do you like to read?
- Do you read the same books now that you did five years ago?
- What is your opinion on the best time to read? Why?
15. Weather
- What kind of weather do you like?
- Do you think the weather can affect people’s moods?
Here are some suggested answers to a number of the above questions; you can consult them to develop the idea for your speech.
- Which programs do you like?
I’m interested in watching TV drama series and reality shows. I feel they are not only useful but also entertaining and sometimes touching. For example, when I watch one Korean drama series, I usually burst into tears because the plot is emotional and the cast is talented.
- What is your favorite mode of transportation?
My favorite means of transportation is the bus because it is fast, convenient, reliable, and especially on time. In addition, the ticket price is quite reasonable, I mean quite affordable for a student like me.
- What subject did you like most when you were at school?
My favorite subject is the one that most students consider boring, and it is history. Because for me only a study of history will make us realize that everything we do today is the result of what our grandfathers and others before them did in the past. I feel like I am living in the past just by reading books.
- How do people in your area stay fit?
Most people in my hometown try to remain fit by exercising at local gyms, walking in parks, and swimming in the pool. Besides, the very healthy lifestyles of most people help them to remain fit.
- When is the best time to come to your hometown? Why?
I think the best time to visit my hometown is from April to July because that is the time when people harvest sugar cane, a specialty of my hometown, and you can come to the place to enjoy it.
- How did you meet your best friend?
In fact, we have been friends since my first year at university. To this day, I still remember the first time I met her, which was in grammar class. At first, I thought she was a not-friendly girl. However, as I got to know her more, I realized that Nhung was a very loveable person, and in fact, we shared a lot in common.
- What is your opinion on the best time to read? Why?
I think any time is fine, but when I read, I like to concentrate, so I can't read for a short time like on a bus. I like to put time aside to enjoy it. So if I have some free time at the weekend, I might read for a few hours. And I always read before I go to bed.
Above are 15 common topics for practicing speaking skill. Thanks for reading the article, wish you all the best in your studies!
By Leng Thi Giang - English K54
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