Talking About Books & Reading
A one-page B1 conversation worksheet with 20 questions about books & reading. Learners exchange personal experiences, explain preferences and discuss everyday choices.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 20 conversation questions
- Personal experiences, preferences and everyday choices
- Pair discussion with reasons and follow-up questions
Discuss everyday reading, paper and screens, stories, libraries and strategies for unfamiliar words. The 20 prompts include articles and short pieces, so the conversation does not depend on being a frequent book reader.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print the single page. Explain audiobook and unfamiliar if needed. No books or extracts are required; allow learners to include messages, news or other everyday reading in their answers.
- Start with what learners read and whether they prefer paper or screens. Ask them to describe a typical reading situation.
- Pairs select questions about choosing material, finishing a book or meeting an unfamiliar word. Encourage follow-ups about a strategy that has helped.
- Finish with what learners would like to read in English or the imagined-book question. Invite a brief explanation of the topic and intended audience.
Support and extension
For support, provide phrases such as I usually read… and When I don't know a word, I… . For an extension, compare audiobooks and printed stories without assuming one is better for everyone. There is no fixed answer key; focus on examples and clear reasoning.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
