ESL English Conversation Questions and Answers of A School

This set of 20 ESL English conversation questions and answers focuses on the theme of school, allowing students to practice speaking, listening, and understanding English. The questions address numerous areas of school life, such as favorite topics, professors, extracurricular activities, and unforgettable experiences. Each question is accompanied by an example answer, which serves as a model response and encourages students to express their own educational experiences and perspectives. This activity not only improves vocabulary and grammar, but it also fosters lively discussions about education and its impact on human development.

Question: Which was your favorite subject in school?

Answer: History was my favorite topic since I enjoyed learning about many civilizations and historical events.

Question: Have you participated in any extracurricular activities? Which ones, specifically?

Answer: Yes, I was a member of the school’s theatrical club and also played soccer.

Question: How did you arrive to school each day?

Answer: I normally took the bus to school, but when it was raining, my parents would drive me.

Question: Who was your favorite instructor, and why?

Answer: My favorite teacher was Mrs. Smith, who made learning enjoyable and constantly encouraged us to do our best.

Question: Which was your least favorite subject and why?

Answer: Math was my least favorite subject because I struggled to understand some of the ideas.

Question: Did your school have a uniform? How did it look like?

Answer: Yes, we had to wear uniforms. It was a blue blazer with the school’s logo, a white shirt, and grey trousers.

Question: What is one of your best school memories?

Answer: One of my fondest memories is of our class winning the school quiz tournament. It was a lot of fun, and we felt extremely proud.

Question: Did you have a lot of homework in school? How did you handle it?

Answer: Yes, we had a lot of homework. I accomplished this by doing a little bit each day and not leaving everything until the last minute.

Question: What was the most intriguing project you worked on at school?

Answer: My favorite project was a science fair when I created a replica of the solar system. It was a lot of work but extremely gratifying.

Question: How did you prepare for tests in school?

Answer: I created study plans, checked my notes on a regular basis, and joined study groups with friends to prepare for tests.

Question: Did your school hold any special events or traditions?

Answer: Yes, we held an annual sports day and a talent event where students could show off their skills.

Question: Were there any courses that you wished were taught at your school but were not?

Answer: I wish we had more financial literacy training, such as how to budget and understand taxes.

Question: How were your school lunches? Did you bring your own or purchase from the cafeteria?

Answer: Our school lunches were fairly good. I generally ate lunch at the cafeteria because they had a nice selection of food.

Question: How did technology influence your education?

Answer: Technology played a major influence. We used computers for research and had smart boards in the classrooms to make learning more engaging.

Question: Have you ever been on a school trip? Where have you gone?

Answer: Yes, we took a school field trip to the local science museum. It was an excellent learning experience outside of the classroom.

Question: How did you feel on the first day of school?

Answer: I was nervous, but also excited to make new people and learn new things.

Question: What talents did you learn at school that you still use today?

Answer: I gained time management and critical thinking abilities, which I now apply in my daily life and work.

Question: Did your school have a library? How frequently did you utilize it?

Answer: Our school had a library. I utilized it frequently for research and to find books for leisure reading.

Question: How did you spend your school breaks and lunchtimes?

Answer: I normally spent my breaks outside playing with my friends, and my lunchtimes eating and socializing.

Question: What recommendations would you provide to someone who is commencing school?

Answer: I would tell them to keep organized, participate in events, and don’t be hesitant to seek assistance when necessary.