Books & reading — speaking questions

12 everyday questions about books & reading, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.

A22

What's a book you read recently? Tell me a little about it. When and where do you usually do most of your reading?

B14

Describe the place where you most like to read. What makes it cosy? Do you prefer paper books or reading on a screen? Why? What are your top three kinds of books or stories, and which would you put first? Tell me about a book or story you loved as a child.

B24

Is there a book that has really stayed with you over the years? What about it stuck? Describe a character from a book you really loved. What made them memorable? A friend says they want to read more but never manage to. What advice would you give them? When a book becomes a film, which do you usually prefer, and why?

C11

Imagine a library where any book could come true for one day. Which book would you step into?

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