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!”