English discussion questions:

Time

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Question 1: Do you feel that time seems to pass more quickly than when you were a kid? Why / Why not?

Question 2: Do you prefer to have a standard routine every day? Why / Why not?

Question 3: How important is your free time to you? Why?

Question 4: The average global life expectancy is around 73 years. Is this long enough for you, or would you like to live longer? Why / Why not?

Question 5: “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why?

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about time.

(Noun) A regular way of doing things.

Example: I like having a routine because it makes my life easier.
(Verb) To move or do something quickly.

Example: When I rush, time seems to go faster.
(Noun) How long people are expected to live.

Example: The life expectancy in Japan is one of the longest in the world.
(Adjective) Important and with value.

Example: I want to spend my time on meaningful activities
(Noun) Something that is more important than other things.

Example: Free time is a priority for me because I want to enjoy my life.

Try using these English idioms to make your spoken English more natural when you talk about time.

Time seems to pass very quickly.

Example: Wow, it’s been 6 years since we last met. Time flies!
Time just for yourself.

Example: I like to have some me time after work.
To do something while waiting.

Example: I often read to kill time while I’m on the train.
A very enjoyable and happy time.

Example: I had the time of my life on holiday. It was so much fun!
Very quickly.

Example: The weekend was over in no time and I had to go back to work.