Skill Builders: Speaking – School

Lower-Intermediate
SCHOOL
Discuss or debate the questions below. Remember to support your answers!

 Are tests important? Why/not?

 Is homework important? Why/not?
 Do you think that all students should learn a foreign language? Why/not?
 Is it important to study art or music or physical education? Why/not?

 What subject do/did you like the most at school? Why?

 What subject do/did you like the least at school? Why?
 How important is high school? Why do you think so?
 How important is university? Why do you think so?
 How important is continuing education for adults? Why do you think so?
 Of your teachers now, who do you like the most? Why?
 Of all your teachers ever, who did you like the most? Why?
 Of all your teachers ever, who did you like the least? Why?

 Are you a good student? Why/not?

 Is there a particular subject you find very easy? Why is it so easy?
 Is there a particular subject you find very difficult, even if you study hard? Why is it so
difficult?
 Do you think that summer vacation is a waste of time? Why/not?

 What are schools like in your country? Please explain.

 How much do you study at home every day? Is this too much or too little?
 Do you agree or disagree? Math and science are the most important subjects in school.
 Do you agree or disagree? Being a student is a full-time job. Please explain.

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