Various ESL topics for beginners

 

**Topic 1: Foods we eat every day**

 

1. What is your favorite food to eat for breakfast?

2. Do you like to eat fruits or vegetables? Which ones?

3. Can you name a food you eat for lunch?

4. Do you drink milk or tea with your meals?

5. What do you like to have for dinner?

6. Have you ever tried a new food you liked? What was it?

7. Do you eat snacks during the day? What kind?

8. Who cooks the meals in your family?

9. Have you ever cooked a meal yourself? What did you make?

10. What food would you like to try someday?

 

**Topic 2: Our daily routines at home**

 

1. What do you do first thing in the morning?

2. Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?

3. Do you help with chores around the house? What do you do?

4. When do you usually take a bath or shower?

5. What time do you go to bed at night?

6. Do you read or watch TV before sleeping?

7. What is your favorite thing to do at home?

8. Do you have any pets? Who takes care of them?

9. Do you have any special routines before going to bed?

10. What do you like to do on weekends?

 

**Topic 3: Special days we celebrate with our families**

 

1. What is your favorite holiday to celebrate?

2. Do you have a birthday party with your family?

3. Do you celebrate any religious holidays? Which ones?

4. What do you do to celebrate Eid in your family?

5. Do you give or receive gifts on special days?

6. Do you have any special traditions for celebrations?

7. What food do you like to eat during celebrations?

8. Do you take photos or videos during special days?

9. How do you decorate your house for celebrations?

10. Do you have any special games or activities during celebrations?

 

**Topic 4: Our families and who we live with**

1. Who lives with you at home?

2. Do you have brothers or sisters? How many?

3. What is your favorite thing to do with your family?

4. Can you tell us about a special memory you have with your family?

5. Do you have any pets at home? What are their names?

6. What chores do you help with at home?

7. Who takes care of you when you are sick?

8. Do you have any cousins or relatives who live nearby?

9. What do you like to do together with your family on weekends?

10. What are some things that make your family happy?

 

**Topic 5: Clothes we wear in Yemen**

1. What colors do you like to wear?

2. Can you describe the clothes you wear every day?

3. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing? What is it?

4. What do you wear on special occasions like weddings or parties?

5. Who helps you choose your clothes?

6. Do you have different clothes for different seasons?

7. Where do you get your clothes from?

8. What kind of shoes do you wear?

9. Can you draw or describe your favorite outfit?

10. How do you feel when you wear nice clothes?

 

**Topic 6: Stories and tales we tell each other**

1. Do you like to listen to stories?

2. Who tells you stories at home?

3. What is your favorite story or tale?

4. Can you retell a story you heard recently?

5. Where do you like to hear stories?

6. Do you have a favorite character from a story?

7. Can you make up your own story? What is it about?

8. What do you like best about stories?

9. Do you like stories with happy endings or sad endings?

10. Who do you like to share stories with?

 

**Topic 7: Stories and tales we tell each other**

1. Do you like to listen to stories?

2. What is your favorite story that you have heard?

3. Who tells you stories in your family?

4. Where do you usually listen to stories?

5. What kinds of characters do you like in stories?

6. Can you remember a funny story you heard?

7. What is a story that you remember from when you were younger?

8. Do you like stories with happy endings or sad endings?

9. Have you ever made up your own story?

10. What is a story that you would like to hear?

 

**Topic 8: Old times in our villages and towns**

1. What is something old in your village or town?

2. Do you know any stories from a long time ago?

3. Have you seen any old buildings in your area?

4. What do you think life was like in the past?

5. Are there any traditions that come from the past in your community?

6. Do you have any old objects or tools at home?

7. What are some things that people used to do differently in the past?

8. Have you heard any legends or myths about the history of your village or town?

9. Do you have any old photographs of your family?

10. What changes have happened in your village or town over time?

 

**Topic 9: Music and dancing we enjoy in Yemen**

1. Do you like listening to music?

2. What kind of music do you like?

3. Do you know any traditional Yemeni songs?

4. Have you ever danced to music before?

5. What is your favorite song to dance to?

6. Do you play any musical instruments?

7. Have you ever been to a music festival or concert?

8. What kind of music do people in your family like?

9. Can you sing a song for us?

10. What are some occasions when people in Yemen like to sing or dance?

 

**Topic 10: Wise sayings and phrases we know**

1. Have you heard any sayings or phrases before?

2. Can you think of a saying that your parents or grandparents say?

3. What do you think this saying means: "Early to bed, early to rise"?

4. Have you ever used a saying in a conversation?

5. Do you have a favorite saying?

6. Can you share a saying that makes you laugh?

7. Why do you think people use sayings?

8. Are there any sayings that are special to Yemeni culture?

9. Do you know any sayings about friendship or family?

10. What saying would you give to someone who feels sad?

 

**Topic 11: Things we make with our hands**

1. Do you like making things with your hands?

2. What is something you have made before?

3. Have you ever helped someone make something?

4. What tools do you use to make things?

5. Can you show us something you have made?

6. Do you have a favorite thing that you have made?

7. Why do you think it is important to make things by hand?

8. Have you ever made something for someone else?

9. What do you think is the hardest thing to make?

10. What would you like to learn how to make?

 

Topic 12. **Our beliefs and prayers:**

   1. What do you do when you wake up in the morning?

   2. Do you have a special place where you pray or think quietly?

   3. What do you say before you eat your meals?

   4. Do you have any special prayers you say before you sleep?

   5. How do you feel when you pray or think about things that are important to you?

   6. Why do you think it's important to have beliefs and prayers?

   7. Do you have any special traditions or rituals related to your beliefs?

   8. How do you feel when you see others praying or talking about their beliefs?

   9. What do you do when you're feeling worried or scared?

   10. How do you feel when you're in a quiet place and thinking about things that are important to you?

 

Topic 13. **Animals and plants we see around us:**

   1. What kinds of animals do you see in your neighborhood?

   2. Do you have any pets at home? What are their names?

   3. Have you ever seen any birds flying in the sky?

   4. What kinds of plants do you see growing near your house?

   5. How do you feel when you see colorful flowers blooming?

   6. What do you know about the animals and plants that live in Yemen?

   7. Have you ever seen any animals or plants in books or on TV?

   8. Why do you think it's important to take care of animals and plants?

   9. How can we help animals and plants stay healthy and safe?

   10. What do you like most about the animals and plants you see around you?

 

Topic 14. **Different words we use in Yemeni Arabic:**

   1. What are some words you use to greet people in Yemeni Arabic?

   2. Can you say "hello" in Yemeni Arabic? How about "goodbye"?

   3. What words do you use to say "please" and "thank you"?

   4. How do you ask for things politely in Yemeni Arabic?

   5. What are some words you use to describe things that are nice or good?

   6. How do you ask questions in Yemeni Arabic?

   7. What words do you use to talk about your family members?

   8. Can you count from one to ten in Yemeni Arabic?

   9. What words do you use to talk about food or cooking?

   10. What are some words you use when you're feeling happy or excited?

 

Topic 15. **Houses and buildings we live in:**

   1. What does your house look like? Can you describe it?

   2. How many rooms are in your house?

   3. Do you have a favorite room in your house? Which one is it and why?

   4. How do you feel when you're at home with your family?

   5. What kinds of things do you see outside your house?

   6. Have you ever visited someone else's house? What was it like?

   7. Can you draw a picture of your house and the things around it?

   8. What do you do to keep your house clean and tidy?

   9. How do you feel when you have guests come to your house?

   10. What are some things you like about the place where you live?

 

Topic 16. **Being friendly and kind to guests:**

   1. How do you feel when someone visits your house?

   2. What do you do to make guests feel welcome?

   3. Do you offer your guests something to eat or drink when they visit?

   4. How do you show kindness to people who come to your house?

   5. Have you ever been a guest at someone else's house? How did they treat you?

   6. What are some things you can do to be a good guest when you visit someone else's house?

   7. How do you feel when you meet someone new for the first time?

   8. Do you like to talk to people and make new friends?

   9. What do you do if you see someone who needs help?

   10. Why is it important to be friendly and kind to others?

 

Topic 17. **Playing games and having fun:**

   1. What are some games you like to play with your friends or family?

   2. How do you feel when you're playing games with others?

   3. Do you have a favorite game that you like to play? What is it called?

   4. How do you learn to play new games?

   5. What are some things you do for fun when you're not playing games?

   6. Have you ever won a game before? How did it make you feel?

   7. What do you do if you lose a game? Do you feel sad or disappointed?

   8. Can you teach someone else how to play your favorite game?

   9. What games do you like to play outside? What games do you like to play indoors?

   10. Why is it important to have fun and play games with others?

 

Topic 18. **Buying and selling things at the market:**

   1. Have you ever been to a market before? What was it like?

   2. What kinds of things do you buy at the market?

   3. How do you choose which things to buy at the market?

   4. Do you like to haggle or negotiate prices when you buy things?

   5. How do you feel when you find something you want to buy at the market?

   6. What are some things you can sell at the market?

   7. How do you know if something is a good deal or not when you're shopping?

   8. Have you ever bought something at the market that you later regretted?

   9. What are some things you like about going to the market?

   10. Why is it important to be careful when buying and selling things?

 

Topic 19. **Plants and herbs we use for health:**

   1. What kinds of plants and herbs do you know about?

   2. How do you use plants and herbs for health and healing?

   3. Have you ever used a plant or herb to help you feel better when you're sick?

   4. What do you do if you have a headache or stomachache?

   5. How do you feel when you smell or taste different plants and herbs?

   6. What are some plants and herbs that are common in Yemen?

   7. How do you know which plants and herbs are safe to use?

   8. Have you ever helped someone else feel better by giving them a plant or herb?

   9. What are some things you can do to stay healthy besides using plants and herbs?

   10. Why is it important to know about plants and herbs for health?

 

Topic 20. **Ways we travel around our towns:**

    1. How do you usually get around in your town?

    2. Have you ever ridden a bike or a motorcycle? What was it like?

    3. What are some other ways people travel around your town?

    4. How do you feel when you're walking to different places in your town?

    5. Have you ever ridden in a car or a bus? How did it feel?

    6. What do you see and hear when you're traveling around your town?

    7. Do you like to explore new places in your town? Why or why not?

    8. What do you do if you need to go somewhere far away?

    9. How do you know where to go when you're traveling around your town?

    10. Why is it important to know different ways to travel around?

 

Topic 21. **Moving around with our families:**

    1. How do you usually go places with your family?

    2. Who do you like to go places with in your family?

    3. What are some things you like to do together as a family?

    4. How do you feel when you're spending time with your family?

    5. Have you ever taken a trip with your family? Where did you go?

    6. What are some things you can do to help each other when you're out together?

    7. Do you like to talk and share stories with your family when you're out together?

    8. What do you do if someone in your family gets lost or separated from the group?

    9. How do you feel when you're on your way to a special event or celebration with your family?

    10. Why is it important to stick together and look out for each other when you're out with your family?

 

Topic 22. **Things that make life hard for us:**

    1. What are some things that make you feel sad or worried?

    2. How do you feel when things don't go the way you want them to?

    3. Have you ever faced a difficult challenge or problem? What did you do?

    4. What are some things that you wish you could change about your life?

    5. How do you feel when you see other people who are struggling or facing problems?

    6. What are some ways you can try to make things better when life gets hard?

    7. Do you like to talk to someone you trust when you're feeling sad or worried?

    8. How do you feel when you see others helping each other during difficult times?

    9. What are some things that help you feel better when you're having a hard time?

    10. Why is it important to stay positive and keep trying even when life gets hard?

 

Topic 23. **Ideas for making money or helping others:**

    1. What are some ways you can earn money or make a living?

    2. Have you ever had a job or done work to earn money? What did you do?

    3. What are some things you're good at that you could do to help others?

    4. How do you feel when you're able to help someone else?

    5. Have you ever shared something you have with someone who needed it? What did you share?

    6. What are some things you can do to make your community a better place?

    7. Do you like to work together with others to achieve a goal or solve a problem?

    8. How do you feel when you see someone who is struggling or in need of help?

    9. What are some things you can do to earn money or help others if you're not able to work?

    10. Why is it important to think of ways to make money or help others?

 

Topic 24. **Getting married and starting families:**

    1. How do you feel about getting married and starting a family someday?

    2. What are some things you would like to do before getting married or starting a family?

    3. How do you know when you're ready to get married or start a family?

    4. What are some qualities you look for in a partner or spouse?

    5. Have you ever thought about what kind of family you would like to have in the future?

    6. What are some things you can do to prepare for getting married and starting a family?

    7. Do you like to talk to your family and friends about marriage and starting a family?

    8. How do you feel when you see other people who are happily married or starting families?

    9. What are some things you can do to build a strong and happy family?

    10. Why is it important to think carefully about getting married and starting a family?

 

 

Topic 25: **Camels:**

1. Where do camels live in Yemen?

2. What are some ways people use camels for transportation?

3. What do camels eat?

4. How many humps does a camel have?

5. What sound does a camel make?

6. What do baby camels look like?

7. What do people use camels for?

8. How do camels help people in Yemen?

9. Can camels run fast?

10. How do camels stay cool in the hot weather?

 

Topic 26: **Heat:**

1. How does it feel when it's very hot outside?

2. What do you do to stay cool when it's hot?

3. What do you wear when it's hot outside?

4. What are some signs that it's too hot?

5. Do you like hot weather or cold weather better?

6. What do you drink to cool down when it's hot?

7. How do you protect yourself from the sun when it's hot?

8. Do you take a lot of showers when it's hot?

9. What do you do when you're feeling too hot?

10. How do you sleep when it's hot at night?

 

Topic 27: **Trees:**

1. What do trees look like?

2. Where can you find trees in your town or village?

3. What colors are leaves on trees?

4. Do trees have flowers sometimes?

5. Can you climb trees?

6. What animals live in trees?

7. What kinds of fruits come from trees?

8. How do trees help us?

9. Do you like sitting under trees?

10. Have you ever planted a tree?