Ready to take your language exchange to the next level? Look no further than our ultimate list of 678 conversation questions, organized by topic and labeled with their estimated CEFR difficulty level.
But what's CEFR, you ask? The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is an internationally recognized system for assessing language proficiency. It breaks down language learners into six levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient). Knowing your CEFR level can help you set realistic goals and find the appropriate resources for your language learning journey.
With our list, you'll never run out of things to talk about. From Hobbies and Interests to Business and Finance, we've got you covered. Plus, with the CEFR tags, you can easily find questions that are at your level and challenge yourself to improve.
So, grab a language exchange partner and start chatting. These conversation questions are the perfect tool to help you improve your language skills and have fun while doing it. Enjoy your conversations!
Hobbies and interests
- A1: "What do you like to do for fun?"
- A1: "What do you like to do in your free time?"
- A1: "What is something new you want to try?"
- A2: "What hobby did you used to enjoy but not anymore?"
- A2: "What hobbies are popular among your age group?"
- B1: "What are some hobbies that you are passionate about?"
- B1: "How do you usually find new hobbies to try?"
- B2: "What hobbies have you turned into a business or a career?"
- B2: "What are some hobbies that you think are underappreciated by society?"
- B2: "How do you balance your hobbies with your other responsibilities?"
- C1: "How do you think hobbies can be used as a form of self-expression?"
- C1: "What are some hobbies that require a high level of skill or expertise?"
- C2: "How do you think hobbies can impact one's personal and professional development?"
- C2: "How do you think hobbies can be used to build and maintain relationships with others?"
- C2: "What are some hobbies that have the potential to make a positive impact on the world?"
Travel and vacation:
- A1: "Where is your favorite vacation spot?"
- A1: "What's the most interesting thing you've seen on a trip?"
- A1: "Where would you like to go on vacation?"
- A2: "What do you like most about traveling?"
- A2: "What's the best vacation you've ever been on?"
- B1: "What are some of the most unusual or unique accommodations you've ever stayed in while traveling?"
- B1: "What are some of the most memorable travel experiences you've had and why?"
- B2: "What are some of the most significant cultural differences you've experienced while traveling?"
- B2: "What are some of the most challenging travel situations you've faced and how did you handle them?"
- B2: "What are some of the most valuable lessons you've learned from traveling?"
- C1: "How do you think traveling can broaden one's perspective and understanding of the world?"
- C1: "What are some of the most unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations you've ever visited?"
- C2: "How do you think traveling can promote personal growth and self-discovery?"
- C2: "What are some of the most meaningful and impactful cultural exchanges you've had while traveling?"
- C2: "How do you think traveling can be used as a tool for diplomacy and cultural understanding?"
Food and cooking:
- A1: "What's your favorite food?"
- A1: "What's the best meal you've ever had?"
- A1: "What kinds of food do you like?"
- A2: "What's a food you don't like?"
- A2: "What's a food you want to try?"
- B1: "What are some of the most experimental dishes you've ever cooked or tasted?"
- B1: "What are some of the most delicious traditional dishes you've ever tried?" -
- B2: "What are some of the most significant culinary trends you've observed in recent years?"
- B2: "How do you approach creating a menu for a dinner party or a special event?"
- B2: "What are some of the most common mistakes people make when cooking and how can they be avoided?"
- C1: "How do you think food and cooking can be used as a form of cultural and artistic expression?"
- C1: "What are some of the most challenging and complex dishes you've ever attempted to make?"
- C2: "How do you think food and cooking can be used as a means of promoting health and wellness?"
- C2: "What are some of the most innovative and experimental approaches to food and cooking you've seen or experienced?"
- C2: "How do you think food and cooking can be used as a means of promoting sustainability and environmentalism?"
Sports and fitness:
- A1: "What's your favorite sport?"
- A1: "What sports do you like to watch?"
- A1: "Who's your favorite team?"
- A2: "What's a sport you want to try?"
- A2: "What's the best game you've ever seen?"
- B1: "What are some of the most challenging physical activities you've ever done?"
- B1: "What are some of the most popular alternative forms of exercise in your country?"
- B2: "How do you stay motivated to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle?"
- B2: "What are some of the most effective ways to prevent and recover from sports injuries?"
- B2: "What are some of the most important factors to consider when designing a workout plan?"
- C1: "How do you think sports and fitness can be used as a means of promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being?"
- C1: "What are some of the most demanding and rigorous sports or physical activities you've ever attempted?"
- C2: "How do you think sports and fitness can be used as a means of promoting teamwork and leadership?"
- C2: "What are some of the most effective ways to use sports and fitness as a means of promoting social change and inclusion?"
- C2: "How do you think sports and fitness can be used as a means of promoting peace and understanding between different cultures and communities?"
Music and entertainment:
- A1: "What's your favorite type of music?"
- A1: "What's your favorite song?"
- A1: "What kind of music do you listen to?"
- A2: "What's a band or singer you don't like?"
- A2: "What's the best concert you've been to?"
- B1: "What are some of the most exciting new music genres or artists you've discovered recently?"
- B1: "What are some of the most iconic music moments in history?"
- B2: "How do you stay updated on the latest music trends and releases?"
- B2: "What are some of the most effective strategies for breaking into the music industry?"
- B2: "How do you think technology has changed the way we consume and create music?"
- C1: "How do you think music and entertainment can be used as a means of promoting creativity and innovation?"
- C1: "What are some of the most influential and groundbreaking music acts of all time?"
- C2: "How do you think music and entertainment can be used as a means of promoting social and political change?"
- C2: "What are some of the most effective ways to use music and entertainment as a means of promoting education and learning?"
- C2: "How do you think music and entertainment can be used as a means of promoting empathy and understanding between different cultures and communities?"
Technology and the internet:
- A1: "What technology do you use often?"
- A1: "What do you use the internet for?"
- A2: "What new technology have you heard of?"
- A2: "What are the problems with technology?"
- A2: "How has technology changed the way we live?"
- B1: "How does technology make your life easier?"
- B1: "What are some pros and cons of technology?"
- B2: "How has technology changed communication?"
- B2: "What are some ways technology is impacting society?"
- B2: "What are some ethical concerns with technology?"
- C1: "How does technology impact the economy?"
- C1: "What are some ways technology is impacting democracy?"
- C2: "What are some ethical implications of emerging technologies?"
- C2: "How does technology impact privacy and security?"
- C2: "What are some potential long-term impacts of technology on society?"
Current events and news:
- A1: "What's happening now in the world?"
- A1: "What news have you heard recently?"
- A2: "What's the most important news today?"
- A2: "What's the most interesting news you've heard recently?"
- A2: "What's the most important news story right now?"
- B1: "What are some recent news stories that interest you?"
- B1: "What are some important news stories happening now?"
- B2: "What are some ways news can be biased?"
- B2: "What are some ways to fact check news?"
- B2: "What are some ways news affects society?"
- C1: "What are some ways media can shape public opinion?"
- C1: "What are some ways news can be used as propaganda?"
- C2: "What are some ways to critically analyze news?"
- C2: "What are some ways news can be used to control populations?"
- C2: "What are some ways to promote media literacy?"
Fashion and beauty:
- A1: "What's your favorite type of clothing?"
- A1: "What's your favorite style of clothing?"
- A2: "What's the most popular fashion trend today?"
- A2: "What's the most interesting fashion trend you've seen?"
- A2: "What's the most fashionable thing you own?"
- B1: "What are some current fashion trends?"
- B1: "What are some common fashion mistakes?"
- B2: "How does fashion reflect culture?"
- B2: "What are some ways fashion can be sustainable?"
- B2: "What are some ways beauty standards change over time?"
- C1: "What are some ways fashion can be used as a form of self-expression?"
- C1: "What are some ways fashion can be used as a form of political or social commentary?"
- C2: "How does fashion impact body image?"
- C2: "What are some ways fashion can be used as a form of cultural appropriation?"
- C2: "What are some ways to challenge traditional beauty standards?"
Education and career:
- A1: "What's your favorite subject in school?"
- A1: "What do you want to do when you grow up?"
- A2: "What's the most important thing you learned in school?"
- A2: "What's the most interesting thing you learned in school?"
- A2: "What's the most important thing you learned in school?"
- B1: "What are some current issues in education?"
- B1: "What are some common career paths?"
- B2: "How does education impact career opportunities?"
- B2: "What are some ways to make education more accessible?"
- B2: "How does education impact society?"
- C1: "How does education shape one's career opportunities?"
- C1: "What are some ways to make education more accessible to all?"
- C2: "How does the education system impact social mobility?"
- C2: "What are some ways to measure the effectiveness of education?"
- C2: "What are some ways to make education more inclusive and promote diversity?"
Family and relationships
- A1: "What's your family like?"
- A1: "What's your relationship like with your family?"
- A2: "What are some common problems in families?"
- A2: "What are some ways to improve relationships with family?"
- A2: "What's the most important thing in a family?"
- B1: "What are some common problems in families?"
- B1: "What are some ways to improve relationships with family?"
- B2: "How does family affect an individual's identity?"
- B2: "What are some ways to navigate blended families?"
- B2: "How does family impact society?"
- C1: "What are some ways to redefine the traditional family structure?"
- C1: "What are some ways to navigate blended families?"
- C2: "How does family dynamics impact an individual's identity?"
- C2: "What are the social and political implications of different family structures?"
- C2: "What are some ways to create a healthy and functional family dynamic?"
Personal growth and self-improvement
- A1: "How to make yourself happy?"
- A1: "What can you do to feel better when you're sad?"
- A2: "How to set and achieve your goals?"
- B1: "How to improve yourself and overcome obstacles?"
- B2: "Why and how to change negative habits?"
- B2: "How to build self-confidence and self-esteem?"
- C1: "How to understand yourself better and overcome limiting beliefs?"
- C2: "How to find purpose and meaning in life?"
- C2: "How to lead a fulfilling and authentic life?"
- C2: "How personal growth can make positive impact on the world?"
- C2: "What are the benefits of spiritual growth?"
- C2: "How to develop a growth mindset?"
- C2: "How to overcome fear and anxiety for personal growth?"
- C2: "What are some techniques for self-reflection and self-awareness?"
- C2: "How to create a personal development plan and stick to it?"
Nature and the environment
- A1: "What are some ways to protect the environment?"
- A1: "How can we keep our surroundings clean?"
- A2: "What are some common environmental problems?"
- B1: "How do human activities affect the environment?"
- B2: "Why is it important to preserve natural habitats?"
- B2: "How can individuals make a difference in protecting the environment?"
- C1: "What are some ways to reduce carbon footprint?"
- C2: "How does pollution impact the environment and human health?"
- C2: "What are some ways to promote sustainable living?"
- C2: "What are the long-term effects of climate change?"
- C2: "How can we balance economic development with environmental protection?"
- C2: "What are some effective ways to raise environmental awareness?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address environmental injustices?"
- C2: "How can we ensure environmental conservation for future generations?"
- C2: "What are some ways to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters on the environment?"
Arts and culture
- A1: "What are some types of art?"
- A1: "What are some popular forms of entertainment?"
- A2: "What are some ways to appreciate art?"
- A2: "How does art express emotions?"
- B1: "What is the role of art in society?"
- B1: "How does art reflect cultural diversity?"
- B1: "What are some ways to explore different types of art?"
- B2: "How does art reflect culture?"
- B2: "What are some ways to support local artists?"
- C1: "What are some ways art can be used for social and political change?"
- C1: "What are some ways to analyze and interpret art?"
- C1: "How does globalization impact the arts?"
- C1: "What are some ways to preserve cultural heritage?"
- C1: "What are some ways to support diversity in the arts?"
- C2: "How does technology impact the arts?"
- C2: "What are some ethical issues in the arts?"
Shopping and consumerism
- A1: "What are some things people buy?"
- A1: "What are some places people go shopping?"
- A2: "What are some ways to save money when shopping?"
- B1: "What are some ways consumerism affects society?"
- B1: "What are some ways to shop sustainably?"
- B2: "How does advertising influence consumer behavior?"
- B2: "What are some ways to be a responsible consumer?"
- C1: "What are some effects of consumerism on the environment?"
- C1: "What are some ways to critically evaluate consumer products?"
- C1: "What are some ways to resist consumerism?"
- C1: "How does consumerism impact global economy?"
- C1: "What are some ways to promote mindful consumption?"
- C2: "How does consumerism impact social and political issues?"
- C2: "What are some ways to create a more ethical consumer culture?"
Business and finance
- A1: "What types of jobs are there?"
- A1: "What are some things people buy?"
- A2: "How can you save money?"
- B1: "What does a business do to make money?"
- B1: "How can you make a budget plan?"
- B2: "Can you explain how the economy works?"
- B2: "What are some ways to invest money wisely?"
- C1: "How do you evaluate a company's performance?"
- C1: "What are some ways to mitigate business risks?"
- C1: "How do you create a successful business plan?"
- C1: "How can you stay updated on market trends?"
- C1: "What are some ways to improve financial literacy?"
- C2: "What are some ways to navigate and understand the global economy?"
- C2: "What ethical considerations should be taken into account in business and finance?"
Health and wellness
- A1: "What are some ways to stay healthy?"
- A1: "What are some healthy foods?"
- A2: "How can you stay active?"
- B1: "What are the benefits of regular exercise?"
- B1: "How can you maintain a healthy diet?"
- B2: "How do stress and mental health relate?"
- B2: "What are some ways to improve sleep?"
- C1: "What are some ways to prevent chronic diseases?"
- C1: "What are some ways to manage chronic conditions?"
- C1: "What are some ways to promote overall well-being?"
- C1: "How can you create a self-care routine?"
- C1: "What are some ways to improve mental health?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand and navigate the healthcare system?"
- C2: "What are some ethical considerations in healthcare and wellness?"
Politics and government
- A1: "What is a government's purpose?"
- A1: "Who leads a country?"
- A2: "What are different forms of government?"
- B1: "How does government create laws?"
- B1: "What is the role of citizens in politics?"
- B2: "How can citizens get involved in politics?"
- B2: "What are some ways to influence government decisions?"
- C1: "How do you analyze political systems?"
- C1: "What are some ways to understand political ideologies?"
- C1: "How do you evaluate government effectiveness?"
- C1: "What are some ways to understand global politics and international relations?"
- C1: "How do you promote political participation?"
- C2: "What are some strategies to combat corruption in government?"
- C2: "What are some ethical considerations in politics and government?"
Science and medicine
- A1: "What is science?"
- A1: "What is medicine?"
- A2: "What are some branches of science?"
- B1: "How does science help us understand the world?"
- B1: "What is the role of medicine in society?"
- B2: "What are some ways to pursue a career in science or medicine?"
- B2: "How do scientific discoveries impact our daily lives?"
- C1: "What are some ways to evaluate scientific research?"
- C1: "What are some current challenges in medicine?"
- C1: "How does science shape public policy?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in science and medicine?"
- C1: "How does technology impact science and medicine?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand and navigate the healthcare system?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address challenges in global health?"
Religion and spirituality
- A1: "What are the basic beliefs of a religion?"
- A1: "What is religion?"
- A2: "What are some different religions?"
- A2: "What is the purpose of spirituality?"
- B1: "How do people practice religion?"
- B1: "What is the role of religion in society?"
- B2: "How do different religions view the world?"
- B2: "How do people find meaning and purpose through spirituality?"
- B2: "How does religion impact daily life?"
- B2: "What are some common spiritual practices?"
- C1: "What are some ways to understand and compare religious traditions?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in religion and spirituality?"
- C1: "How does religion shape culture and history?"
- C1: "What are some ways to explore personal spirituality?"
- C1: "How does technology impact religion and spirituality?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand and navigate the intersection of religion and politics?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address religious diversity and tolerance?"
Language learning and practice
- A1: "What is a language?"
- A1: "Why learn a new language?"
- A2: "What are some common languages spoken around the world?"
- A2: "What are some easy languages to learn?"
- B1: "How does one begin to learn a new language?"
- B1: "What are the benefits of being bilingual or multilingual?"
- B2: "What are some ways to improve language skills?"
- B2: "How do culture and language relate?"
- B2: "How can you use a language in real-life situations?"
- B2: "What are some common misconceptions about learning a language?"
- C1: "What are some ways to evaluate language proficiency?"
- C1: "What are some strategies for teaching or learning a second language?"
- C1: "How does technology impact language learning and practice?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in language education and practice?"
- C1: "How does language shape communication and understanding?"
- C2: "What are some ways to navigate and understand multilingual societies?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address language barriers and discrimination?"
Automobiles and transportation
- A1: "What are different types of vehicles?"
- A1: "Why do we need transportation?"
- A2: "How do cars work?"
- A2: "What are the different modes of transportation?"
- A2: "What are some common problems with cars?"
- B1: "How does the transportation industry impact the economy?"
- B1: "What are some ways to maintain a car?"
- B1: "What are the benefits of public transportation?"
- B2: "What are some ways to reduce transportation emissions?"
- B2: "How does transportation impact urban planning?"
- C1: "What are some ways to evaluate transportation systems?"
- C1: "What are some current challenges in transportation?"
- C1: "How does technology impact transportation?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address transportation equity?"
- C2: "What are some ethical considerations in transportation planning and policy?"
Science fiction and fantasy
- A1: "What is science fiction?"
- A1: "What is fantasy?"
- A2: "What are some examples of science fiction and fantasy?"
- A2: "What are the differences between science fiction and fantasy?"
- A2: "What are some common elements of science fiction and fantasy?"
- B1: "How do science fiction and fantasy reflect society?"
- B1: "What are the differences between science fiction and fantasy?"
- B2: "How do science fiction and fantasy inspire innovation and progress?"
- B2: "What are some common themes in science fiction and fantasy?"
- B2: "How does science fiction and fantasy differ from other genres?"
- C1: "What are some ways to analyze and interpret science fiction and fantasy literature and media?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in science fiction and fantasy?"
- C1: "How does science fiction and fantasy shape culture and society?"
- C1: "What are some ways to explore personal interpretations of science fiction and fantasy?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand the impact of science fiction and fantasy in popular culture?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address representation and diversity in science fiction and fantasy?"
Gaming
- A1: "What is a game?"
- A1: "Why do people play games?"
- A2: "What are some examples of games?"
- A2: "What are the different types of games?"
- A2: "What are some common elements of games?"
- B1: "How do games reflect society?"
- B1: "What are the benefits of playing games?"
- B2: "How do games inspire innovation and creativity?"
- B2: "What are some common themes in games?"
- B2: "How does the gaming industry differ from other industries?"
- C1: "What are some ways to analyze and interpret games?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in the gaming industry?"
- C1: "How does gaming shape culture and society?"
- C1: "What are some ways to explore personal interpretations of games?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand the impact of gaming in popular culture?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address representation and diversity in the gaming industry?"
Gardening
- A1: "What is gardening?"
- A2: "What are some examples of gardening?"
- A2: "What are the different types of gardening?"
- A2: "What are some common elements of gardening?"
- B1: "How does gardening reflect society?"
- B1: "What are the benefits of gardening?"
- B2: "How does gardening inspire innovation and creativity?"
- B2: "What are some common themes in gardening?"
- B2: "How does the gardening industry differ from other industries?"
- C1: "What are some ways to analyze and interpret gardening?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in the gardening industry?"
- C1: "How does gardening shape culture and society?"
- C1: "What are some ways to explore personal interpretations of gardening?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand the impact of gardening in popular culture?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address representation and diversity in the gardening industry?"
Photography and videography
- A1: "What is photography?"
- A1: "What is videography?"
- A2: "What are some examples of photography and videography?"
- A2: "What are the different types of photography and videography?"
- A2: "What are some common elements of photography and videography?"
- B1: "How do photography and videography reflect society?"
- B1: "What are the benefits of photography and videography?"
- B2: "How do photography and videography inspire innovation and creativity?"
- B2: "What are some common themes in photography and videography?"
- B2: "How does the photography and videography industry differ from other industries?"
- C1: "What are some ways to analyze and interpret photography and videography?"
- C1: "What are some ethical considerations in the photography and videography industry?"
- C1: "How does photography and videography shape culture and society?"
- C1: "What are some ways to explore personal interpretations of photography and videography?"
- C2: "What are some ways to understand the impact of photography and videography in popular culture?"
- C2: "What are some ways to address representation in the photography and videography industry?"
Coming Soon
- Pets and animals
- Social media and digital marketing
- Personal development and self-care
- Personal finance and budgeting
- Global politics and international relations
- Cybersecurity and online safety
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Space exploration and astronomy
- Biotechnology and genetic engineering
- Energy production and conservation
- Disaster preparedness and emergency management
- Mental health and psychology
- Philosophy and ethics
