Storytelling

13 English conversation topics to practice speaking about storytelling.

Beginner5 topics

  • Describe the best day of your life

    Let's talk about the best days of our lives. Ask me about mine!

  • What's the luckiest thing that ever happened to you?

    Let's talk about lucky moments in life. Ask me about the luckiest thing that's ever happened to me!

  • Tell the story of how you met your best friend

    Let's talk about how people meet their best friends. Ask me how I met mine!

  • What's the worst haircut you've ever had?

    Let's talk about hair disasters. Ask me about the worst haircut I've ever gotten!

  • Describe a time you got completely lost

    I have a story about getting totally lost somewhere. Ask me about it!

Intermediate6 topics

  • Tell a story about an embarrassing moment

    I have an embarrassing story to tell. Ask me something about embarrassing moments to get me started!

  • Tell me about a time you totally misread a situation

    I want to tell a story about completely misreading a situation. Ask me about a time this happened!

  • Describe a stranger who left a lasting impression on you

    Let's talk about strangers who've made a real impact on us. Ask me about one who left a mark on me!

  • Describe a person who has influenced your life

    Let's talk about people who have shaped who we are. Ask me about someone who influenced me!

  • What's a childhood memory that feels like a movie scene?

    Let's talk about vivid childhood memories. Ask me about one of mine that feels cinematic!

  • Tell me about your first job or first work experience

    Let's talk about first job experiences. Ask me about mine to get the story going!

Advanced2 topics

  • Retell the plot of a movie but make it sound boring on purpose

    I'm going to describe a famous movie in the most boring way possible. Ask me to start and try to guess the movie!

  • Tell a story where you were completely wrong about someone

    I want to tell a story about misjudging someone. Ask me about a time I was totally wrong about a person!