Marriage or matrimony is a commitment and legal union between two people who are usually in love. The concept of marraige can be very different depending on a person’s culture, religion, nationality, or age. It is a quite complex topic that interesting for adult discussion. These conversation questions about marriage will help get you started!
For English language learners, the most challenging terms in this speaking activity include – engaged, personality traits, ceremony, traditions, ideal, responsibilities, consider, and newlywed.
The questions about marriage are –
1 – What does the word marriage mean to you?
2 – Are you married or do you hope to get married in the future?
3 – At what age do men and women usually get married in your country?
4 – Where do you think would be the most romantic place to get married and why?
5 – How long do you think people should be engaged before they get married?
6 – What are some things that people can do to have a happy marriage? Give examples.
7 – What personality traits would you like your wife or husband to have?
8 – What happens at a traditional marriage ceremony in your culture? How is it?
9 – Can you think of any interesting wedding traditions from a foreign country?
10- What would you say to your best friend if they told you they were getting married?
11- Who’s the happiest married person that you know? How long have they been married?
12- Where do you think is the ideal place to take a honeymoon? Why is it a good place?
13- Would you say that marriage has changed in the last 50 years? How has it changed?
14- Are any of your friends and family married? How has it changed their lives?
15- How much money would you spend or expect your partner to spend on a wedding?
16– How do you and your family feel about marriages between different cultures?
17- Is it common for people to get divorced in your country? Is this difficult or easy?
18- What are some important things people should think about before getting married?
19- Have you been to a wedding? Did you bring any gifts? What did you do at them?
20- What are the expected responsibilities of husbands and wives in a marriage?
21- Would you ever consider marrying for money? How much money would it take?
22- Do newlywed couples stay with parents in your country? Where do they usually live?
23- What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being married?
24- Do you think it is best for people to get married at a young age or later in life? Why?
25- Have you read anything interesting about a married couple in the news recently?
