Talking point: Dancing

This week's talking point is dancing. Before getting together with the members of your conversation group, go over the questions below, so that you can think up ideas beforehand and the conversation flows more easily when you get together with your friends. You will also be able to work out any vocabulary problems.

• What different types of dancing can you think of (ballet, tap, disco, salsa, etc.)
• Think of two adjectives to describe each type of dancing, v.g., disco is fun but tiring.
• Which type of dance do you prefer? Which have you tried? Which would you like to try?
• How often do you go dancing?
• How do you rate yourself as a dancer?
• When and where was the last time you went dancing? Who did you go with? What was it like? What did you do before and afterwards?
• Which songs do you like dancing to? How do they make you feel?
• Have you ever taken dancing lessons? Would you be willing to pay to learn how to dance?
• Why are ball dances so popular these days?
• Do you know any really good movers and clumsy dancers?
• What dancing TV shows do you know? Do/did you watch them? Why (not)?
• How many different benefits (physical and psychological) of dancing can you think of?

To illustrate the topic, listen to the Elllo activity Are you a good dancer? where six people answer the question.

Remember that at Elllo you will find comprehension questions about the listening as well as a full transcript and a selection of some of the vocabulary items used by the speakers.