20 ESL General English Speaking Questions – C1 level

Present Perfect Continuous:

  1. How long have you been living in your current city, and what do you enjoy most about it?
  2. Have you been pursuing any personal hobbies or interests outside of work recently?

Present Perfect Simple:

3. Have you ever visited a place that left a lasting impression on you, and what was it about that location that you found remarkable?

  1. Can you share any significant accomplishments you’ve achieved in your personal life in the past few years?

Third Conditional:

5. If you hadn’t chosen the path of entrepreneurship, what other career do you think you might have pursued?

  1. What would you have done differently if you had not been exposed to the world of business at an early age?

Should Have Done:

7. Looking back on your personal life, are there any decisions you believe you should have made differently?

  1. In hindsight, do you think you should have prioritized any aspect of your personal life more than you did?

Should Do:

9. What steps do you believe individuals should take to maintain a healthy work-life balance, especially in demanding roles like yours?

  1. As someone with a busy schedule, what advice would you give to others on managing their time effectively?

Past Continuous:

11. What were you doing when you received the news of a personal achievement that made you particularly proud?

  1. Can you describe your routine during a memorable family vacation you took a few years ago?

Past Perfect Continuous:

13. By the time you met your spouse, how long had you been pursuing your career and personal goals?

  1. What had you been involved in before you decided to embark on that challenging personal project?

Future Going To:

15. What personal goals are you going to set for yourself in the next year to enhance your overall well-being?

  1. How do you plan to strike a balance between work and personal life in the upcoming months?

Future Continuous:

17. What will you be focusing on in terms of personal development and growth in the near future?

  1. Can you share any plans for travel or leisure activities you’ll be engaged in during your upcoming vacations?

Future Perfect Simple:

19. By the time you retire, what do you hope to have accomplished in your personal life?

  1. What changes do you anticipate in your personal circumstances by the time you reach a significant milestone, like your 60th birthday?