CEFR A2 Speaking Topics: 25 Prompts to Build Confidence [2026]

A2 speaking is where you start to tell small stories about your life rather than just state facts. You can talk about a holiday you took, a film you saw, or a meal you enjoyed, and you can say why you liked it. That means two things beginners do not yet have: the past tense, and simple reasons. Practising both aloud is what turns the memorised phrases of A1 into real, flexible speech.

These 25 prompts cover the topics an A2 speaker meets most, grouped by area, each with a short model answer. Say each one aloud before reading the model, and try to include one past verb and one reason.

Talking about the past

1. What did you do last weekend? I went to the beach with friends. We swam and had lunch.
2. Tell me about your last holiday. I went to Italy last summer. I liked the food and the weather.
3. What did you do yesterday? I worked in the morning and saw my sister in the evening.
4. Describe a film you watched recently. I watched a comedy. It was funny, so I enjoyed it.
5. What was your favourite subject at school? My favourite subject was history because I like stories.
6. Tell me about a special day. My birthday last year was special. My family cooked a big meal.

Opinions and preferences

7. Do you prefer tea or coffee? I prefer coffee because it wakes me up.
8. What kind of music do you like? I like pop music. I think it is happy.
9. Do you prefer the city or the countryside? I prefer the city because there is more to do.
10. What is your favourite way to relax? I like reading because it is quiet.
11. Do you like cooking? Yes, I like cooking simple food. It is cheaper than eating out.
12. What is your favourite kind of holiday? I like beach holidays because I can rest.

Daily life and people

13. Describe your best friend. My best friend is Sara. She is kind and we like the same things.
14. What do you usually do after work? I usually cook dinner and watch television.
15. Tell me about your town. My town is small but nice. It has a market on Saturdays.
16. What is your favourite shop? I like the bookshop because I enjoy reading.
17. How do you keep fit? I walk a lot and I play football sometimes.
18. Describe a typical meal in your country. We often eat rice with vegetables and meat.

Plans and simple reasons

19. What are you going to do next weekend? I am going to visit my grandparents.
20. What do you want to learn? I want to learn to drive because I need a car.
21. Where do you want to travel? I want to visit Japan because I like the culture.
22. What are your plans for the summer? I am going to work and save money for a trip.
23. Why are you learning English? I am learning English for my job and to travel.
24. What would you like to change about your routine? I would like to get up earlier so I have more time.
25. Describe a place you want to visit again. I want to go back to Spain because the people were friendly.

How to use these

Answer each prompt in three or four sentences, always with one past verb and one reason, then record yourself and check both are there. That habit, past tense plus a because, is the core of A2 speaking. For the level below, see A1 speaking topics. Speaking is the skill hardest to judge from the inside, so our English levels A1 to C2 guide sets out what each stage sounds like and turns a vague sense of progress into something you can measure yourself against.