Social life & going out — speaking questions
23 everyday questions about social life & going out, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A22
B15
Do you like spontaneous, last-minute plans, or do you prefer things arranged in advance?
When you go out to eat with a group, how do you handle splitting the bill?
Can you describe your favourite place to hang out with people?
Do you prefer going out or staying in for a relaxing evening? Why?
How do you usually spend your weekends when it comes to socialising?
B27
Do you enjoy being the host, or do you prefer being a guest at someone else's place?
How do you usually turn down an invitation when you don't feel like going?
Tell me about a time you reconnected with an old friend you'd lost touch with.
Do you have a regular spot, like a local cafe or pub, where you're a familiar face?
Imagine a shy friend is nervous about coming to a party. How would you encourage them?
What advice would you give someone trying to make new friends in a new city?
What are your top three favourite ways to socialise, and why those?
C17
How do you feel about making small talk with strangers at social events?
When it comes to leaving a party, are you the first to go or the last to leave?
How do you feel about bringing along a friend that the rest of the group doesn't know?
Rank these from most to least enjoyable for you: a big wedding, a house party, a one-on-one coffee, and a work social. Why that order?
How do big parties compare with small, quiet gatherings for you?
How has your social life changed compared with a few years ago?
If you could throw any party you wanted, with no limits, what would it be like?