People & relationships — speaking questions
24 everyday questions about people & relationships, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A23
B18
How do you usually show the people close to you that you care?
What are your favourite ways to spend time with friends? Rank your top few.
How did you first meet one of your closest friends?
If you could spend a day with anyone you've never met, who would it be and why?
What advice would you give to someone who's shy and finds it hard to make new friends?
Tell me about a time a stranger or someone you didn't know well was really kind to you.
What makes a person easy to talk to, in your opinion?
If a character from a film or TV show could become your real-life friend, who would you pick?
B28
What's a piece of advice from someone in your life that has really stuck with you?
Describe someone you know who seems to light up a room when they walk in.
If you could reconnect with one person you've lost contact with, who would it be?
Do you get more energy from being around people or from spending time alone?
Every friend group has its characters — the planner, the joker, the peacemaker. Which role do you play?
Do you think it's possible to stay good friends with someone after you've fallen out?
What's the difference between your oldest friends and the friends you've made recently?
Looking back, how have your friendships changed as you've got older?
C14
When a friend asks for your honest opinion, is it better to be completely honest or to be kind?
A friend wants to repair a relationship after a long silence but doesn't know how to start. What would you tell them?
Tell me about a time you completely misjudged someone when you first met them.
When someone close to you lets you down, how do you tend to handle it?