Conversation Questions (B2)
somdn_product_pageThese B2 speaking questions provide an engaging conversation activity for upper-intermediate teens and adults. Students discuss a wide range of familiar topics, share opinions and experiences, and ask follow-up questions to develop confidence and fluency in English.
Level: B2
Time: 20 minutes +
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This digital worksheet can be completed online or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes.
Student Version – Ideal for sharing via email for online lessons.
B2 Speaking Questions – Overview
This B2 speaking activity gives students structured opportunities to discuss familiar subjects in greater depth, express personal opinions and experiences, and extend conversations through follow-up questions.
1. B2 Speaking Topics
The activity includes a varied selection of B2 speaking topics, including learning English, sports and activities, jobs and studies, eating habits and cooking, home and country, interests, family and friends, films, TV, music and podcasts, leisure time, technology and social media.
2. Conversation and Discussion
Students work in pairs or small groups using the B2 conversation questions to exchange ideas, talk about their experiences and find out more about their classmates. Questions encourage students to give more detailed answers and develop conversations naturally.
3. Follow-up Questions
Students are encouraged to ask follow-up questions throughout the activity, giving them further speaking practice and opportunities to respond spontaneously rather than simply working through a list of questions.
4. Flexible Classroom Use
The B2 speaking topics PDF can be used as a complete handout or cut into individual cards, making it suitable for pair work, small-group speaking activities and first lessons with a new class.
5. Error Correction
Teachers can monitor the conversations and note errors before using selected examples for whole-class correction and review.
Skills Developed
Speaking • Listening • Expressing opinions • Asking follow-up questions • Fluency • Spontaneous communication • Everyday vocabulary
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the activity, students will have practised discussing a range of topics, expressing and developing their ideas, sharing personal experiences and using follow-up questions to extend conversations.
Try this B2 speaking activity in class today!
Note: This lesson includes printable and fillable field worksheets. For best results, we recommend using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for digital use.
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