Conversation Questions: Verb Patterns -VERB + GERUND

For B1 to C1 learners

More grammar-based discussion questions

These ESL conversation questions can be used in the classroom, or with a study buddy, or with somebody you do a language exchange with. You can even use them on your own – see my first tip.

My TIPS for learners to get the most out these questions.

✨ In those in-between times when you can’t find somebody to practise with I recommending trying to write down your answers, or even talking out loud to yourself!

✨ Ensure you make notes of useful words and phrases that you either couldn’t remember or didn’t know when you were trying to explain something. This will really help you to move forward with your English.

✨ I also highly recommend going through the questions a second or third time at a later date with somebody else, as a way of revision, and you will notice that you are able to explain things faster and more effectively.

✨Where possible, expand on your answers, give more details.

✨If you’re asking the questions, make sure you ask follow-up questions too. This is so important. It’s what you already do in your language and it shows the person speaking that you’re actually listening and interested, LOL! Ask at least one follow-up question for each question. If the conversation goes off on a tangent that’s totally fine – as long as you’re practising, you’re learning!  

Student A

What do you feel like doing this weekend?

What music do you love listening to?

Do you enjoy cooking?

What skills are really worth learning?

What is something from your childhood that you miss doing?

What jobs around the house do you dislike doing?

If someone wanted to be more productive, what would you recommend doing?

If someone wanted a healthier lifestyle, what would you suggest doing?

Have you ever imagined living in another country?

Have you ever regretted taking a job?

What can people do to stop getting angry in stressful situations?

What is something brave you remember doing and that you are proud of?

Do you have a tattoo? If not, have you ever considered getting one?

What food you detest eating?

What film do you fancy seeing next?

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Student B

What do you feel like doing this evening?

What kind of films or TV shows do you love watching?

What kind of things do you enjoy learning about?

What things are worth doing every day for your mental or physical health?

Do you have friends or relatives that you miss seeing because they live in another city or country?

What subject at school did you dislike studying?

If someone wanted to sleep better at night, what would you recommend doing?

If someone wanted to travel somewhere special, where would you suggest going?

Have you ever imagined designing your dream house?

Have you recently regretted doing or saying something?

What can people do to stop using their phones so much?

What is something fun you remember doing as a child?

Have you ever considered writing a book?

What is something important you have been putting off doing?

What book do you fancy reading next?

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Verb Pattern Grammar Practice:

Exercise (1): Verb + Gerund or Infinitive? 

Exercise (2): Verb + Gerund or Infinitive? (Special verbs: Forget, Remember, Stop, Need)

Exercise (6): Verb + Gerund or Infinitive) (Special verbs: Remember, Forget, Stop, Mean, Regret)

More discussion topics:

Have you ever ….?

Books and Reading

Films and Cinema

Football / Soccer (with printable PDF)

Full list of topics