These 20 conversation questions about clothes 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 Clothes ESL lesson plan.
- Why do we wear clothes?
- What are some of your favourite clothes? What kinds of shoes do you like?
- What clothes do you feel most comfortable in? Is comfort more important than looking fashionable?
- What kind of clothes do you wear when it's cold? What about when it's hot?
- Do you like clothes shopping? How do you feel when you buy new clothes? Do you have a favourite clothes shop?
- How do you choose which clothes to buy?
- How often do you buy new clothes? Do you spend a lot of money on clothes? What's the most expensive item of clothing you've bought?
- Which types of clothes last a long time? Which ones don't?
- What do you do with your old clothes? Would you buy second-hand clothes from a charity shop?
- What would you wear to a nice restaurant? What about meeting friends in a pub?
- What are some traditional clothes from your country?
- Are there any clothes that only men or women usually wear? Why?
- How do older and younger people dress differently?
- Is it better to wear smart clothes or comfortable clothes at work? Does what you wear affect how well you do your job?
- What clothes should people not wear to work? Why?
- Should children have to wear school uniforms? Why or why not?
- Can you tell what someone is like from the clothes they wear? Do you act differently depending on what you're wearing?
- How does making and selling clothes affect the environment?
- Do you think about the people who make your clothes and the conditions they work in? How does this make you feel?
- What kind of clothes will people wear in the future?
