Nature & the outdoors — speaking questions
24 everyday questions about nature & the outdoors, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A23
B16
Have you ever swum in a lake, river, or the sea? What was it like?
What sound from nature do you love most, and where do you hear it?
If you could design the perfect spot to sit and watch the sky, where would it be and what would it have?
Tell me about the last time you spent a day outdoors. What did you do?
Do you prefer being outdoors in the early morning or in the evening? Why?
Describe a sunset or sunrise you'll never forget.
B26
Do you prefer exercising indoors or out in nature? What's the appeal of each?
Tell me about a time the weather caught you off guard while you were outside.
Rank these for a day out in nature from most to least essential: comfy shoes, snacks, your phone, and good company. Why that order?
How does the weather affect your mood or your plans?
A friend is going camping for the first time and feels nervous. What advice would you give them?
Rank the four seasons from your favourite to your least favourite. What puts each one where it is?
C16
Is there a natural place from your past that has changed a lot since you were young? How do you feel about it?
Some people deliberately switch off their phones in nature; others can't imagine it. What's the value of being unreachable outdoors?
Have you ever got lost or disoriented outdoors? How did you handle it?
Would you rather live surrounded by nature or in the heart of a busy city? Why?
Have you ever had a memorable encounter with a wild animal? What happened?
Some say children today spend too little time outdoors. If you could change one thing about that, what would it be?