Music — speaking questions

24 everyday questions about music, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.

A24

Do you ever sing or hum to yourself when no one's around? Do you put music on when you do housework or boring tasks? Is there a song that often gets stuck in your head? When do you usually listen to music during your day?

B17

Is there a song that always pumps you up when you need energy? What kind of music did you hear around your home growing up? Do you have a guilty-pleasure song you secretly love? Tell me about a concert or live show you've been to. Is there a musical instrument you wish you could play? How does music affect your mood? If your life had a soundtrack, what would be on it?

B26

What's it like listening to music on a long trip or journey? Is there a song that reminds you of a particular person? When you're alone, do you prefer music, podcasts, or just silence? How do you usually discover new music? Is there a song that takes you back to a particular time in your life? Do you prefer live music or listening to recordings? Why?

C14

Have you ever come to enjoy a style of music you once couldn't stand? Do you ever enjoy music in a language you don't understand? What's the appeal? What advice would you give someone who wants to get into making their own music? To what extent do you think the music we love shapes who we are?

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