Effective Questioning Techniques in Conversations

This video tutorial teaches the importance of asking questions in English conversations to keep them engaging and smooth. It introduces ten common questions that can be used in various contexts, such as asking about experiences, motivations, and feelings. The video emphasizes the role of these questions in making conversations enjoyable and informative.

Why is it important to ask questions during an English conversation?

• To avoid talking

• To end the conversation quickly

• To confuse the other person

• To make the conversation more enjoyable

What is a good question to ask after someone has done something exciting?

• Why did you do it?

• How much did it cost?

• Who was with you?

• Would you do it again?

When someone tells you a story and stops, what should you ask?

• How did it end?

• Who else was there?

• Why did you stop?

• What happened next?

In what situation would you ask 'How are you feeling today?'

• When someone is reading a book

• When someone is eating

• When someone is watching TV

• After someone has been sick or done physical activity

What question can you ask about an outdoor activity?

• How was the weather?

• What did you eat?

• Who did you meet?

• Why did you go?

What question shows interest in someone's recent trip?

• Who did you see?

• Why did you go?

• What did you buy?

• When did you get back?

What question would you ask about a paid experience?

• Why did you go?

• Was it worth it?

• Who paid for it?

• How much did it cost?

How can you show interest in someone's new activity?

• Who else is doing it?

• How long will it take?

• Why are you doing it?

• What made you decide to do it?

What question can you ask to know about companions on a trip?

• How long was the trip?

• Where did you stay?

• What did you do?

• Who did you go with?

What question would you ask if someone mentions being busy?

• Have things settled down now?

• Why are you busy?

• Who is keeping you busy?

• What are you busy with?