The following Topics for Conversation are just a small sample of the over 800 topics from the game, Roll Play, by Dymon Publications.
Hypothetical
- What would you do if you were late for an important appointment?
- What would you do if someone accused you of a crime you didn’t commit?
- What would you do if you got lost in an unfamiliar city?
- What would you do if you left something in a locked building?
- What would you do if your best friend stole something from you?
- What would you do if you didn’t have enough money to pay your bills?
- What would you do if your children were caught shoplifting?
- What would you do if your car got a flat tire on the freeway?
- If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be?
- If you could change one major historical event, what would it be?
Situation
- Someone asks you a question you do not want to answer. What do you say?
- You need to borrow some money from a friend. What do you say?
- You broke your sister’s favourite vase. What do you say?
- You forgot your mother’s birthday. What do you say when you see her?
- You want to buy an item located behind the cashier. What do you say?
- You arrive late to a meeting because you couldn’t get a taxi. What do you say?
- Your friend ?wiped out? while skiing and looks hurt. What do you say?
- The man in the seat next to you is smoking. What do you say?
- Your child is playing with matches. What do you say?
- You need more time to finish an exam. What do you say to the teacher?
Description
- Describe a famous park or recreation area in your home country.
- Describe an interesting neighbor you have had.
- Describe something you could never give away.
- Describe a place you will never forget.
- Describe a sporting event you attended recently.
- Describe a memorable birthday celebration.
- Describe a place you go for recreation or exercise.
- Describe your childhood home.
- Describe someone you respect deeply.
- Describe the nightlife in a city you are familiar with.
Narration
- Tell about a recent interview.
- Tell about a time when you lost something.
- Tell about one of your fondest childhood memories.
- Tell about a time when you lied to your parents, boss, or teacher.
- Tell about a time when you were treated unfairly.
- Briefly tell about a movie you saw recently.
- Tell about something you made ?from scratch.?
- Tell about a ?close call? you had recently.
- Tell about something you wish had never happened.
- Tell about a time when you inadvertently caused trouble for someone else.
Opinion
- What is your opinion about cellular phones?
- What is your opinion about women in the military?
- What is your opinion about a current politician?
- What is your opinion about violence on television?
- What is your opinion about fortune telling?
- What is your opinion about the tabloids?
- What is your opinion about legalizing marijuana?
- What is your opinion about the welfare system?
- What is your opinion about cloning?
- What is your opinion about recycling?
Instructions
- Tell how to find something on the Internet.
- Tell how to feed family members who drop by unexpectedly.
- Tell how to dump a boyfriend/girlfriend.
- Tell how to get from your house to the supermarket.
- Tell what to do in an earthquake.
- Tell how to get someone to fall in love with you.
- Tell how to make a paper airplane.
- Tell how to get a good table at a restaurant.
- Tell how to get a discount on an expensive item.
- Tell how to discipline an unruly child.