Get To Know You Questions
Starting a conversation in English can feel difficult, especially in your first lesson or when meeting someone new.
These get to know you questions are designed to help you start natural conversations, build confidence, and practise speaking in a relaxed and structured way.
They are especially useful for:
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first English lessons
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speaking practice with a teacher or partner
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icebreaker activities
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building confidence in conversation
How to Use These Questions
To improve your speaking, focus on communication rather than perfect grammar.
Try to:
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answer in full sentences
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give extra details
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ask follow-up questions
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reuse vocabulary you already know
You can also write your answers first, then practise saying them aloud, but try not to get into the habit of doing this.
Natural communication is key.
Basic Get to Know You Questions
Learning English
- Why are you learning English?
- How long have you been learning English?
- What do you do in your free time?
- Do you prefer studying alone or with others?
- What is your favourite place in your city?
- What do you usually do at the weekend?
General Conversation
- What is your name?
- Where are you from?
- Where do you live now?
- What do you do?
- What is your favourite way to spend your free time?
- Do you prefer mornings or evenings? Why?
- What kind of music do you like?
- Do you enjoy watching films or series? What kind?
- What is your favourite food?
- Do you like cooking? Why or why not?
- What do you usually do after work or study?
- Do you prefer staying at home or going out?
- What is your favourite day of the week? Why?
- Do you like travelling?
Intermediate Get to Know You Questions
Learning English
- What are your goals for learning English?
- What do you find most difficult about English?
- What helps you learn more effectively?
- How often do you practise English?
- What motivates you to continue learning?
- What would you like to improve most right now?
- Have you used English in real-life situations?
- What kind of content do you use to learn English?
- What does your ideal English lesson look like?
General Conversation
- What do you usually do to relax?
- What kind of people do you enjoy spending time with?
- What is something you would like to learn in the future?
- Do you prefer planning things or being spontaneous? Why?
- What is your favourite way to spend a weekend?
- What kind of places do you like to visit?
- What is something you are interested in right now?
- Do you enjoy trying new things? Why or why not?
- What do you usually do when you feel stressed?
- What is something you would like to change in your daily routine?
More Advanced Conversation Questions
Learning English
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What is something you are proud of?
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What is an important goal you have right now?
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What challenges have you faced learning English?
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What advice would you give other learners?
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How would your life change if you were fluent in English?
General Conversation
What makes you feel happy?
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What is something that motivates you?
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What is an important decision you have made?
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What kind of life do you want in the future?
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What does success mean to you?
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What is something you have learned from a difficult experience?
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What is important to you in a friendship?
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What do you value most in life?
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What kind of environment makes you feel comfortable?
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What advice would you give your younger self?
Continue Practising Your English
To keep improving, you can also explore:
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other conversation topics
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vocabulary lists and quizzes (coming soon)
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free English learning guides
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free English level test