20 ESL Conversation Questions about School

  1. Do you go to school? Which school do you go to? Which class are you in?
  2. What is/was your favourite lesson? Why?
  3. What subject do/did you like studying-English, Maths, Science,etc?
  4. Which subjects are/were difficult for you? Why?
  5. How much homework do/did you do every day?
  6. Who is/was your favourite teacher? What subject does/did he/she teach?
  7. Do you have to wear a uniform at school in your country?
  8. How do/did you go to school? By car, bus, on foot?
  9. What do/did you do after school? 
  10. Do/did you enjoy school life? Why/Why not?
  11. Do/Did you go to a public school or a private school? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each one? Which one do you prefer? Why?
  12. Why do you think the students have to wear a uniform at school? Do you support it? Why/Why not?
  13. Which subjects do you enjoy studying? Why? Explain your reasons giving personal examples.
  14. What is your best/worst memory from your school life? Talk about it.
  15. What are some of the rules that students have to follow at school. Talk about them giving examples from your school life?
  16. Do you think students go on to study higher education after university? Why? Why not?
  17. Would you like to study in a different country? Why/Why not? Explain your reasons.
  18. Do you think a teacher should be strict? If so, in which conditions they should be strict?
  19. What is/was the most difficult part of your education? Why?
  20. Do you think single sex schools are still relevant in today’s world?