Conversation Questions: Are you Good At…?

In this post, we will be providing a list of conversation questions that will help English as a Second Language (ESL) learners practice their language skills in a fun way.

These questions are designed to encourage students to think critically and express themselves in a variety of different contexts.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for new material to use in your classroom, or a student looking to improve your language skills, this post is perfect for you! So, let’s get started and see how good you are at these conversation questions!


List of Are you Good at…? Questions

These are some examples of “Are you good at?” questions

  • Are you good at answering questions?
  • Are you good at providing information?
  • Are you good at math?
  • Are you good at playing games?
  • Are you good at writing stories?
  • Are you good at making predictions?
  • Are you good at recognizing patterns?
  • Are you good at understanding context?
  • Are you good at understanding sarcasm?
  • Are you good at understanding humor?
  • Are you good at understanding idioms?
  • Are you good at understanding technical terms?
  • Are you good at understanding complex concepts?
  • Are you good at cooking?
  • Are you good at playing an instrument?
  • Are you good at public speaking?
  • Are you good at drawing or painting?
  • Are you good at managing your time effectively?
  • Are you good at writing essays or reports?
  • Are you good at staying calm under pressure?
  • Are you good at making new friends or socializing?
  • Are you good at negotiating and persuading others?
  • Are you good at remembering names and faces?
  • Are you good at working in a team or collaborating with others?
  • Are you good at adapting to new situations or environments?
  • Are you good at learning new things quickly?

How to Answer These Questions

ESL students can answer “are you good at” questions by using simple sentences and expressing their abilities in a clear and concise manner.

Here are some tips on how ESL students can approach these questions:

  • Use basic vocabulary and sentence structures: Stick to words and phrases that you are comfortable using and avoid complex grammar structures that you may struggle with.
  • Be honest: Don’t feel pressured to say that you are good at something if you are not. Instead, focus on things that you feel confident about.
  • Give examples: Use specific examples to support your claims. For instance, if you say you are good at math, give an example of a math problem that you solved successfully.
  • Practice: Practice answering these types of questions with a friend or a tutor to gain confidence and improve your fluency.
  • Ask for clarification: If you don’t understand the question or you are not sure what to say, don’t hesitate to ask for clarification.
  • Don’t be afraid to make mistakes: Remember that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but instead, use them as an opportunity to learn and improve your English skills.

More Conversation Questions

These are other ESL conversation questions you might want to check

Manuel Campos, English Professor

Manuel Campos

I am Jose Manuel, English professor and creator of EnglishPost.org, a blog whose mission is to share lessons for those who want to learn and improve their English