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Common B1 Speaking Questions (General List)
A general list of B1-level speaking prompts includes common personal and everyday topics, perfect for warm-up or d
“What’s your name? How do you spell it?”
“Where do you come from?”
“Do you like studying English? Why or why not?”
“What are your hobbies and interests?”
“What did you do last weekend?”
“Do you think English will be useful in your future life?”
“Tell us about your favourite TV show.”
“Where do you want to go on holiday?”
“What do you usually eat for lunch?”B2-Level Speaking Questions
1. Thematic & Discussion-Style Prompts
From a B2 workshop list, these prompts demand opinion, justifications, and deeper reasoning:
“Some people think extreme weather events are due to climate change. Others are skeptical. What is your personal p
“What is, in your opinion, the most challenging sport? What physical abilities and training does it require?”
“Narrate an event that changed your life in a positive or negative way.”
“Have you ever been in a moral dilemma? What happened, and what could you have done differently?”
These are excellent for prompting extended responses and critical thinking.
2. Complex Everyday Topics for Debate & Reflection
From general B2 lists that offer both relevance and some degree of abstraction:
Beauty & media influence – “How has social media shaped our ideas of beauty?”, “Is beauty subjective or objective?”
Art and society – “Does art have the power to evoke emotions or change perspectives? Can you give an example?”
Home & lifestyle – “Could earth-sheltered houses be the homes of the future? What advantages or risks might there
A treasure trove for varied practice across contexts:
“What does a typical day in your life look like?”
“If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?”
“How do you usually spend your holidays?”
“Do you think traveling can change a person? How?”
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These are ideal for both fluency and expressive complexity.
4. Speaking About Society, Fame & Future
From an organized B2 question set:
Public figures: “Do celebrities have a right to privacy? Should public figures set a good example?”
Living standards: “Is it essential to have money to live a good life?”, “How might society change in the next 50 years?”
Work & dreams: “What is your dream job? Would you work abroad?”
ὓ Personal Experiences & Opinions
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make? Why?
Tell me about a time when you had a problem while travelling. How did you solve it?
If you could change one thing about your school or workplace, what would it be and why?
Do you prefer spending money on experiences (like concerts, trips) or things (like clothes, gadgets)? Why?
Who has influenced your life the most? How?
ὓ Comparisons & Preferences
Do you prefer living in a big city or a small town? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Which is better for young people: studying abroad or studying in their own country? Why?
Is it more important to have a job you love or a job that pays well? Explain.
Do you think online learning is as effective as learning in a classroom? Why/why not?
Do you prefer travelling alone or with others? Give reasons.
ὓ Future & Hypotheticals (Still B1 Range)
If you could learn one new skill tomorrow, what would it be and why?
Imagine you win a free ticket to any country in the world. Where would you go and what would you do there?
How do you think your life will be different in ten years’ time?
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and what would you ask them?
What would happen if people stopped using cars and only used public transport?
ὓ Society & Daily Life
What are some problems in your town/city? How could they be solved?
Do you think people today spend too much time on their phones? Why?
Should young people work while they are still studying? Why or why not?
How can we protect the environment in our daily lives?
Do you think it’s better to live with your family until you are older, or move out when you’re young?
