Conversation Questions Related to Books and Reading

Conversation Questions Related to Books and Reading

Conversation Questions Related to Books and Reading

General Reading Habits

1. Do you enjoy reading? Why or why not?

2. How often do you read books?

3. Do you prefer reading books or watching films? Why?

4. Where do you usually read — at home, on public transport, or somewhere else?

5. At what age did you learn to read?

6. How many books do you read in a year?

7. Do you prefer reading during the day or at night?

8. What kind of books do you enjoy reading the most?

Book Preferences

9. Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Why?

10. Who is your favourite author?

11. What’s the best book you’ve ever read? Why did you like it?

12. What’s the last book you read? Would you recommend it?

13. Do you prefer paper books or e-books?

14. How do you choose which book to read next?

15. Have you ever read a book more than once? Which one and why?

Genres and Types of Books

16. Do you enjoy reading thrillers, romance, fantasy, or another genre?

17. Have you ever read a biography or autobiography?

18. Do you like reading short stories or longer novels?

19. Are there any book genres you don’t like? Why not?

20. Do you ever read books in English? If so, which ones?

Conversation Questions Related to Books and Reading

Childhood and School

21. What was your favourite book as a child?

22. Did your parents or teachers read to you when you were young?

23. What kinds of books did you read at school?

24. Were you encouraged to read for pleasure when you were younger?

25. Do you think schools should make reading more fun?

Reading and Technology

26. Do you use an e-reader, read books on your phone, or tablet?

27. What do you think about audiobooks?

28. Do you think technology has changed the way we read?

29. Is it better to read news online or in newspapers?

30. Have social media and smartphones affected your reading habits?

Social and Cultural Aspects

31. Are books expensive in your country?

32. Do people in your country read a lot?

33. Is reading a popular hobby where you live?

34. Do you ever borrow books from a library?

35. Do you belong to a book club or reading group?

Conversation Questions Related to Books and Reading

Personal and Reflective

36. What book has had a big impact on your life?

37. Have you ever read a book that changed the way you think?

38. Do you ever judge a book by its cover?

39. Do you prefer books with happy or sad endings?

40. Would you like to write your own book one day? What would it be about?

Fun and Hypothetical

41. If you could live in a book, which one would you choose?

42. Which book character would you like to be friends with?

43. If you could meet any author (alive or dead), who would it be?

44. Would you rather read one amazing book or many average ones?

45. What book would you recommend to everyone in the class?

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