FoodYou want to know your partner´s habitsabout food . Ask questions like:
What do you normally have for breakfast?What's the main meal of the day for you? Do you normally have lunch at home? Do you prefer eating at home or out? How often do you eat out? Do you like eating alone or with other people? Do you think you have a healthy diet? Do you eat too much/not enough of anything?
Sports
Now about sports.
What sport do you really likewatching/doing?What sport did you use to do and you don´t anymore? Why?What's the most exciting sports event you have ever seen?/when wasit?/where/who did you go with?
Cinema/books
You are going to ask your partner aboutthe last film/book s/he has seen/read.Remember to ask
What is the last film/book you have seen/read?Where is it set?/Where does it take place?Who was it directed/written by?Who's in it?/Who are the main characters?What's the film/book about? Did you like it?/Do you recommend it?
Your friend has got a new job. Ask himquestions about it:
How many hours do you have to work? Do you have to wear a uniform? Is it stressful?What about the holidays?What do you have to do?Can you be promoted? Do you have to do overtime? Is it a part time or a full time job?What's the salary?/How much do you earn?
Your friend has invited you to visit hishome town. Ask questions abouttransport:
What kind of public transport is there?What's the fastest?Which is the best? Why? How do you go to school? How far is it? How long does it take to get there?
Friendship
Who's your best friend?When did you meet him/her?What's he/she like?Why is he/she your best friend? How often do you see each other?What do you have in common? Have you ever had an argument?/What about? How do you keep in touch? Have you ever lost touch?
Education
What school did you use to go? Did you have to wear a uniform? How long did you study there?What subjects were you good/bad at? Did you have a lot of homework?Would you send your children to the same school? Do you still have any friends from that time? Did you fail an important exam? LANGUAGE TO GIVE OPINION
Asking people what they think
What do you think?What's your opinion?
Agreeing
I think you're right. I agree with you. I agree entirely.Yes, absolutely
Disagreeing
I´m not sure I agree with you I'm afraid I don't agree with you. I'm afraid but I don't share your opinionGIVING ADVICE
giving advice
If I were you.... I think you should.... Have you tried+-ing (talking)......Maybe you ought to....
responding to advice
yes, that´s a good idea I might try that I think you're right MAKING SUGGESTIONS
making suggestions
What about/how about +-ing (going)Why don't we..... Let's …..
responding to suggestions
(That's) brilliant/fantastic/great.What a fantastic/great....ideaYes, I'd love it.
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