English Conversation Club
Topic: ‘Pets & Animals’
(Make sure you introduce yourselves as necessary, perhaps joined to the first question. Also remember that are free to talk about anything you like!)
Have you seen any recent news stories about animals? What happened?
If you could have any pet animal you like, what would you have?
Tell us about some pets you have had, if any? What do you like to remember about them? Do you have any pets now?
What do you think are better: dogs or cats?
What don't you like about having pets?
What do you think children can learn from having pets? Would you want your children to have pets?
What are the most common kind of pets in your home country?
What is the most unusual pet you knew somebody to have?
Is there any kind of meat you wouldn't eat? Why?
Did you ever have a Tamagotchi or other 'virtual' pet? What do you think about these?
How important do you think animal rights are? Are any animals more or less important than others? What are legitimate uses of animals (food, zoos, work, experiments, medicinal, etc)?
Do you ever go bird watching, visit zoos, watch animal documentaries etc? Why or why not?
Can you ride a horse? When did you learn and do you still ride? How about camels or other animals?
Do you think animals have feelings, think or dream? Why/why not?
Do you think there is any difference between humans and animals, or are humans just another kind of animal?
Have you ever been hurt by an animal? What happened?
Did you grow up with animals around, perhaps as pets or on a farm? What was it like?
Do you like some animals more than others? Which do you like, and which don't you like?
Do you think it is important to have laws to protect or conserve animals? Why or why not?
What kind of wild animals can you see in your home country? Are there any unusual ones, unique to your area?
Are any animals in your home country especially important or significant for cultural, traditional or religious reasons?
Do you want to see any animals in Australia before you leave? Why?