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!”