Personal Information
Personal information questions are the basis for any conversation in English and so are important for when you meet somebody for the first time. They are the building blocks from which the rest of the conversation can develop.
Some common questions and a correct form for the answer are as follows:
Notice that we are giving our answers in complete sentences to practice using them though normally we only give short answers.
NamesWhat is your name? What is your surname / last name? Do you have a nickname? Marital StatusAre you married / single? Do you have a boyfriend / girlfriend? What is your partner's name? AgeHow old are you? When is your birthday? Where were you born?
Free time activitiesWhat do you do in your free time? What are your hobbies? What type of music do you like? Do you have a favourite singer or group? What types of movies do you like? Do you like to read? What do you like to read? |
Work & OccupationWhat do you do? Where do you work? Do you like your job? Why do you like your job?
FamilyDo you have any children? What are their names? How many brothers and sister do you have? Contact InformationWhere are you from? What is your address? What is your phone number? What is your cell phone number? Do you live with your parents? Do you live alone? Who do you live with? Do you live in a house or an apartment? What is your e-mail address? |
Other Personal InformationWhat is your favourite food? Is there any food that you do not like? What is your favourite colour? Why do you want to learn English? What languages do you speak? Do you have any pets? What pets do you have? What are their names? Which sports do you like? Do you have a favourite team? What is something you do well? What is something you do not do well? Are you romantic? Do you have any tattoos? Describe yourself using only two words. What makes you happy? Are you a good cook/singer/driver? HabitsDo you have any bad habits? Do you snore? Do you smoke? How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?
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The structure of the question may be very different to your own native languages but there are rules concerning the structure of sentences in English.
For more information regarding the correct use of the question words such as What, Where, How and When refer to our student notes on Question Words.
For more information regarding the correct us of do/does in questions refer to our student notes on Do vs. Does.
With just a little practice you can become very good at asking and answering these basic questions with any native English speaker. Try them the next time you meet an English speaker and you may make a new friend.
Try our interactive games to practice this: Personal Information.