25 English Conversation Topics Perfect for Children’s English Lessons

In today’s connected world, it is important that children know how to speak English. It will help them later in the future if they want to find a bilingual job, enter an English-speaking college, speak with native English-speaking friends, or simply enjoy the benefits of knowing multiple languages.

However, learning a different language can be difficult for children. It requires a lot of practice and determination. The problem is that children don’t like to sit still. For many kids, concentrating on a book or grammar is difficult. Kids would rather be talking to their friends. Luckily, talking is actually a very good way for children to learn English. It teaches them how to communicate and can teach them new vocabulary. Research also suggests that regularly speaking a language aloud with others is an important part of becoming fluent.

Look at the list below to get some ideas for different English discussion topics you can use with your class or own children.

 

School-related Questions

Children need a topic they are familiar with. They will not know a lot about the news or current events. They may not also have the ability to discuss controversial topic because they may not fully understand them yet. This makes school the perfect focus for children and English-speaking classes. Most children go to school every day. Many of their experiences and memories take place in a school building or during class time, so they will have a lot to talk about. Also, some children love school while others dislike. Seeing their different opinions will be interesting and can start a debate that children will understand and will be able to relate to.

 

Below are some topics about school that can get a good discussion started.

 

1. Do you like school or hate school?

 

2. What is your favorite class or subject?

 

3. If school were perfect, what would it be like?

 

4. What do you do when you get home from school?

 

5. Do you like outside or inside recess?

 

6. Which is easier for you: reading or math?

 

Family Questions

Besides school, children usually spend a lot time with their families. Children have not experienced much of the world yet, but they have experienced some kind of family life. A child’s family is their entire world. This makes family life another great topic for children to discuss. Every child’s family will be a little different. Students will probably be interested in hearing about other families because they have had different experiences. Students’ various experiences and family lives can make for a good compare and contrast debate or lesson.

 

Here are some family questions that children can discuss with each other.

9. Do your parents make you do chores?

 

10. What language do you speak at home?

 

11. Does your family eat at home or go out to eat? Or both?

 

13. Does your family sit down to have breakfast every day? Or do you eat on the go?

 

14. What do you with your family on the weekends?

 

15. What holidays does your family celebrate?

 

16. Where does your family live in town (near the bank, etc.)?

 

 

Personal Interests Questions

If there is one thing that children like to talk about, it is themselves! Children can talk about themselves for hours if you allow them. They love to talk about their favorite things, their friends, or memories. Even a shy student will have a favorite color or TV show. Talking about these kinds of things may make a quiet child more likely to speak. Every child will probably have their own opinions about these topics, so it is another good opportunity to start a discussion or a debate.

 

Below are some questions that you can ask a child to get them to enjoy the discussion.

 

17. What is your favorite day of the week?

 

18. Do you like being a kid or do you want to be an adult?

 

19. What present do you want for your next birthday?

 

20. Do you play any sports?

 

21. What is your favorite holiday?

 

22. What is your favorite color?

 

23. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?

 

25. Who is the best super hero?

 

Now you have many ideas for fun discussions to use in your English class. Even if you aren’t a teacher, you can use these topics with your own children to help them practice English. Although some of them do not apply to adults, most of them can be used for people of any age, including college students. If you would like to find an English-speaking partner for your child or yourself, visit Spoken English Practice. There you can get an English tutor and discuss these topics or much more!