These 20 conversation questions about books are suitable for adult English learners at B1 (intermediate) level. The questions can be used in one-to-one lessons, pair or group discussions, or set as writing homework.
For more activities on this topic, see our complete Books ESL lesson plan.
- Do you like reading? Why or why not? How often do you read books? When and where do you usually read?
- What kind of things do you prefer to read? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction books? Why?
- What are your favourite books?
- What was the last book you read?
- Who are your favourite authors?
- Which famous writers come from your country? Have you read any of their books?
- Which books did you love as a child?
- Have you read any books in English?
- Which famous books would you like to read?
- If you could be a character in a book, who would you be? Why?
- If you could write a book, what would it be about? Would it be a true story or something you invented?
- Is a book always better than the film based on it? Would you rather read the book or watch the film?
- Do you have a local library? Do you use it often?
- Should governments continue to pay for libraries even if fewer people use them?
- Which books do you think everyone should read? Why?
- Which books have changed the world?
- Can a book change the way you think about something? Has a book ever changed your opinion?
- Are there any books you think are dangerous? Should any books be banned?
- Do children read less than they used to? Why? How can we encourage them to read more?
- Do you think people will stop reading books in the future? Why or why not?
