Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
When did you start learning English?
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12 conversation questions about learning english
- 1When did you start learning English?
- 2Why are you learning English?
- 3What is the hardest part of English for you?
- 4What helps you learn new words?
- 5Do you watch or listen to anything in English?
- 6Are you nervous when you speak English?
- 7What mistakes do you make most often?
- 8Have you ever used English while travelling?
- 9Do you think grammar or speaking is more important?
- 10How do you practise speaking?
- 11Which other language would you like to learn?
- 12What is your English goal for this year?
Useful phrases
- I've been learning English for...
- I find... quite difficult.
- What really helps me is...
- I tend to make mistakes with...
- I get nervous when...
- My goal is to...
- I'm getting better at...
- One thing that worked for me was...
Key vocabulary
- fluent
- able to speak easily and well
- accent
- the way someone pronounces words
- pronunciation
- how you say words
- make progress
- improve over time
- confidence
- the feeling that you can do something well
- native speaker
- someone who learned the language as a child
Sample answer
When did you start learning English?
I started learning English at school when I was about eight, but I only got serious about it two years ago. I'm learning it mainly for my career, because many good jobs need English. My reading is fine, but I find speaking quite difficult. I get nervous and forget simple words, so now I practise speaking a little every day.
Practise "Learning English" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.