Travel & Culture

12 English conversation topics to practice speaking about travel & culture.

Beginner5 topics

  • Describe a place you enjoy spending time at in your daily life

    Let's talk about dream travel destinations. Ask me where I'd go first!

  • Describe a place you would like to spend a typical day

    Let's talk about instant teleportation — where would we go? Ask me first!

  • Describe the most beautiful place you see or visit in your daily life

    Let's talk about breathtaking places we've seen in real life. Ask me about mine!

  • What are your biggest pet peeves when out and about in public

    Let's talk about airport pet peeves — we all have them. Ask me what drives me crazy!

  • What's one experience you look forward to in your free time

    Let's talk about travel bucket lists. Ask me what experience I'm dying to have!

Intermediate6 topics

  • Compare two places or areas you know well from your daily life

    I want to compare two cities I've visited. Ask me something to kick off the comparison!

  • Describe a time you felt surprised by something new in your surroundings

    Let's talk about culture shock experiences. Ask me about a time I was totally caught off guard!

  • Describe a food you enjoy that others might find unusual

    Let's talk about foods from our cultures that surprise foreigners. Ask me about one from mine!

  • What's your funniest mishap during a day out

    Let's swap travel disaster stories. Ask me about my funniest travel fail!

  • Describe a daily habit or tradition from your life that you love

    I want to share a tradition from my culture. Ask me a question about cultural traditions to begin!

  • What's a common misconception about your daily life or local area

    Let's talk about tourist misconceptions. Ask me what people get wrong about my country!

Advanced1 topics

  • What everyday expressions from your life would you share with someone new

    Let's talk about local slang and expressions. Ask me what I'd teach a visitor to my country!