Conversation Questions about Sleep

Intermediate Level Conversations- Series 2- Lesson 9

In this lesson, you learn 10 questions with sample answers for having a normal conversation discussing sleep. We also have added 10 extra conversation questions if you decide to extend your discussion.

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Practice English Speaking by Talking about Sleep

Here is a list of 10 discussion questions with sample answers for practicing English speaking with your language partner.

• Do you have a nap at lunchtime or at another time of the day? Does it help?

I usually don’t take naps, but sometimes if I’m feeling tired, I might sneak in a short one around lunchtime. It definitely helps me feel more energized and focused for the rest of the day.

• Do you remember your dreams? What are they about?

I’m pretty good at remembering my dreams, especially the vivid ones.  They can be about anything, really – sometimes they’re related to things that have happened in my day, sometimes they’re totally bizarre and random.

• Do you have recurring dreams? Explain. 

I do have some recurring dreams. One that comes up often is that I’m lost in a maze and can’t find my way out. It’s kind of a stressful dream, but I’m not sure what it means. Maybe it’s about feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a situation.

• Tell us about a memorable, enjoyable, or strange dream you’ve had?

I had one really strange dream a few months ago. I was flying over a city, but the buildings were all made of chocolate! It was like being in a giant Willy Wonka factory! I was having so much fun eating chocolate buildings until I woke up.

• Have you ever suffered from nightmares? Can you remember any specific nightmare?

I have had nightmares in the past. One that I remember vividly was about being chased by a giant spider. It was so scary! I woke up feeling panicked and sweaty. I’m glad that dream doesn’t come back often.

• Do you believe that it’s possible to interpret dreams? Have you ever tried to interpret your own dreams?

I’m curious about dream interpretation, but I haven’t really tried to analyze my own dreams too much. It seems like it could be quite interesting, but it can also be subjective and open to interpretation.

• Have you ever walked in your sleep? Do you know anyone who does?

I’ve never sleepwalked, but I do know someone who used to sleepwalk as a child. It was pretty funny to hear about it, but I imagine it could be frightening if you were the one doing it!

• How many hours of sleep do you generally need per night? Why?

I usually need about 7-8 hours of sleep a night.

• What time do you usually go to bed & wake up? Does it change? Explain

My bedtime is usually around 10 pm, and I wake up around 6:30 am.  But sometimes, if I have a lot of studying to do or a late night out with friends, my schedule can change.

• Can some dreams foretell about future events? Why or why not?

I’m not sure if dreams can actually foretell the future, but some people believe that they can. Maybe some dreams are just a reflection of our subconscious anxieties or desires, and sometimes those anxieties or desires might manifest in real life.  Who knows?

Additional questions for conversation

For a longer conversation about sleep, you can use the below questions.

1. Do you manage to sleep as much as you need? If not, why not?
2. Have you ever suffered from insomnia? Explain.
3. Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Explain.
4. What keeps you awake at night? (e.g. worrying too much about stuff, too much coffee, your partner’s snoring, your neighbors’ parties, an uncomfortable bed, a hot summer) Explain.
5. Do you use, or have you ever used, any special methods that help you get to sleep? Explain.
6. Do you snore? Do you talk in your sleep?
7. Do you ever oversleep? Why?
8. Do you need an alarm clock to wake up?
9. Do you ever sleep in? (Sleep late in the morning)
10. Do you fall asleep while watching TV or reading?

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