ESL Speaking Topics for Intermediate Students

Friendship

1.  Are you good at making friends?

2.  Can you remember your first friend?

3.  What’s the best age for making friends?

4.  How long has your strongest friendship lasted?

5.  How often do you contact with your long-distance friends?

6.  How difficult is it to maintain a friendship?

7.  What can break a good relationship?

8.  Is it a good idea to go on holiday with a friend?

9.  What do you think about lending/borrowing money to/from a friend?

10.  Would it be difficult if your friend was your boss or subordinate?

11.  Is it a good idea to start business with a friend?

12.  Is it possible to establish a strong friendship through the Internet?

13.  Is it possible to have the best friend from a different generation?

14.  Is it possible to have the best friend from a different social or cultural background?

15.  Is it possible to have the best friend of the opposite sex without falling in love?

16.  Is it possible to be friends with an ex-spouse?

17.  Is it possible to be friends with your teacher?

18.  Can you imagine your life without friends?