SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKING TOPICS

TOPIC 1: TALK ABOUT VIETNAMESE GESTURES AND GREETING CUSTOMS

Discussion questions
 How do Vietnamese people greet?
 How do you usually greet elderly people?
Further questions (for above average and advanced students)
 How do you usually greet people who are younger than
you?  How much do people in your country move their hands

 How do you usually greet your friends? when they talk?

 Do you usually shake hands?  What are some bad gestures do you know?

 Do you prefer light or firm handshakes?  What gesture in Vietnam do you think is different from other

 Is the greeting customs in Vietnam different from other
countries? And how?
 How do Vietnamese people exchange business cards?
 How do you usually give business cards to others?
 How do you take business cards from others?
 What are the topics Vietnamese people usually have for
small talks?
 What are the topics that you should avoid for small
talks?
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countries in the world?
 Can you say anything in sign language?
 In which situations do people exchange business cards?
 Is politics/ age/ love a good topic in small talks?
 What topic do you usually talk about in small talk?
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 TOPIC 2: TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE
Discussion questions
 What is the title of the film?
 Which kind of film is it?
 What is the film about?
 When was it released?
 Who was in it?
 Which character(s) do you like most in the film?
 Which scene(s) do you like most in the film?
 Where did you watch the film?
 When did you watch the film?
 Who did you watch the film with?
 How many times have you watched the film?
 How was the film?
 What did you feel after you watched the film?
 What is the meaning of the film?
 What have you learned from the film?
 Do you want to see the film again?
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Further questions (for above average and advanced students)
 Are there any kinds of movies you dislike?
 Do you like watching horror movies?
If yes, can you name three movies?
 How often do you go to the cinema?
 How often do you watch movies at home?
 What is the worst/ funniest/ most romantic movie you have
ever seen?
 Which do you like better, action movies or comedy?
 Who’s your favorite director?
 Do you like watching a movie for many times?
 Which movie stars do you want to meet/ get married?
 What is the longest film you have ever seen?
How many hours was it?
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 TOPIC 3: TALK ABOUT A HOTEL YOU HAVE STAYED IN
Discussion questions
 What is the name of the hotel?
 Where is the hotel located?
 What did you think about the location of the hotel?
 How did you go to the hotel?
 When did you stay at the hotel?
 What type of room did you stay in?
 What is the room rate?
 What were there in the room?
 Did you have anything from the minibar?
 What facilities/services did the hotel have?
 Which facilities/services did you use?
 Did you request any housekeeping services?
 Were you satisfied with your stay?
 What did you like most about the hotel?
 What did you dislike about the hotel?
 Do you recommend the hotel to your friends?
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Further questions (for above average and advanced students)
 Do you like feel comfortable when you stay at a hotel?
 Are there many hotels in your city?
Name three hotels you know.
 What are some famous beach hotels in your country?
 What activities do you usually do in a hotel?
 What can you do in a hotel to have fun?
 When was the last time you stayed in a hotel?
 Would you like to work in a hotel? Why?
 What’s your favorite hotel?
 What’s the craziest thing you have seen at a hotel?
 What do you take into consideration when choosing a
hotel?
 What kind of facilities do 5-star hotels have?
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 TOPIC 4: TALK ABOUT YOUR DRIVING HABITS
Discussion questions
 Do you know how to drive a car?
 Do you think you are/are going to be a good driver?
 What are the examples of good driving habits?
 What are the examples of bad driving habits?
 What do you think is the most dangerous driving behavior?
 Which driving habits do you usually have?
 Tell about an accident you have seen before.
 Where was the accident?
 Where were you when you saw/heard about the accident?
 When was the accident?
 What happened during the accident?
 Which bad driving behaviors did the driver(s) have?
 Was anyone hurt?
 Was there much damage?
 What have you learned after you saw/heard of the accident?
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Further questions (for above average and advanced
students)
 Are you a good or bad driver?
 Do you think there should be more rules for
drivers in your country?
 Who are better drivers: men or women?
 Do you like driving/ riding motorbike at night?
Why?
 How long did it take you to drive/ ride a
motorbike?
 Who taught you to drive/ ride a motorbike?
 Is it acceptable to honk in your country?
 Do you have a GPS?
If yes, when do you use it?
 What is the price of gasoline in your country?
Is it cheaper or more expensive than other
countries?
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 TOPIC 5: TALK ABOUT HOW YOU CARE FOR YOUR APPEARANCE
Discussion questions
 Are you happy with your appearance?
 Is appearance important to you?
 Which is more important, inner beauty or outer
beauty?
 How do you take care of your skin/hair/teeth/….?
 Which personal care products do you use for your
skin/hair/teeth/…?
 Do you usually go to salon or spa?
 Where is the salon/spa located?
 Who do you go there with?
 Which service(s) do you usually get when you go
to that salon/spa?
 How much do you have to pay?
 What do you think about cosmetic surgery?
 What are the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery?
Further questions (for above average and advanced
students)
 Do you spend much time and money on beauty?
 Is it expensive to make you more beautiful?
 Do you have to buy expensive beauty products?
Why?
 How popular is cosmetic surgery in your
country?
 How important is beauty in your daily life?
 What are some beauty tips that you could share?
 Do you think people with many tattoos can be
beautiful?
 Would you ever date someone who is not
conventionally attractive?
 Are beauty pageants good or bad?
 What are some of the drawbacks of being
 beautiful?
 What do you think of famous people who get
cosmetic surgery?
 If you have money, which procedure(s) do you
 Do you think bright skin makes you more
want to have? Why?
beautiful?
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 How many words can you think of to describe a
beautiful woman or a handsome man?
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