Topic Questions to ask Hobbies and extracurricular activities What are some things you really enjoying doing in your free time? Do you play any sports? Do you play any musical instruments? Favorite books or TV shows What is your favorite book or movie genre? Which do you prefer: reading books or watching movies? Are you currently reading anything interesting? School or work What are your favorite classes? What field do you work in? Family How many siblings do you have? What do your parents do? Goals and aspirations Do you know what you want to do after school? If you could have any career, what would you choose? What did you want to be when you were a little kid? Culture What holidays do you enjoy celebrating? What does a common day look like for you? What are some things an outsider doesn’t know about your culture/country/community?