People & relationships — speaking questions
36 everyday questions about people & relationships, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A25
Tell me about a neighbour you get along with.
Are there people you see in your daily routine — a barista, a bus driver, a shopkeeper — who brighten your day?
Tell me about a relative you really look up to.
How do you usually keep in touch with the people you care about?
Describe the friend or family member who always makes you laugh.
B110
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.
Are you good at choosing gifts for the people you care about?
Would you rather have a large circle of friends or just a few very close ones?
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?
B211
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?
How do you think you come across to people when they first meet you?
Is there someone in your life who pushes you to be a better version of yourself?
Is there a personality trait or habit you've clearly inherited from your family?
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?
C18
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?
When you've upset someone, what do you think is the best way to apologise?
What do you think is the biggest difference between how your generation and your parents' generation handle relationships?
If two friends of yours had a big argument and both came to you, how would you handle being stuck in the middle?
Loyalty, honesty, kindness, a good sense of humour, reliability — rank the traits you value most in a friend.