Main Lesson
Try asking questions!
Examples
• Oh wow—when did you buy this?
• Do you use it often?
• That looks expensive—how much did you pay?
1. The “QAQ” Loop
The biggest mistake students make is stopping after they answer a question.
Native speakers don’t do that — they use something called the QAQ Loop.
QAQ = Question → Answer → Question
Example 1
• Q: Do you like coffee or tea?
• A: I usually drink coffee, especially in the morning before work.
• Q: How many cups do you have a day?
Example 2
• Q: How long have you been with this company?
• A: I’ve been here for about three years, mostly in the same role.
• Q: What do you like most about working there?
Example 3
• Q: Do you like coffee or tea?
• A: I usually drink coffee, especially in the morning before work.
• Q: How many cups do you have a day?
Example 4
• Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
• A: I listen to pop music, especially when I need to relax.
• Q: Who’s your favorite artist?
Practice
Ask the question, then follow up with another question based on their response.
• What do you do for work?
• Do you like traveling?
• What are you working on right now?
• What is your favorite movie?
• Ask a question by yourself
2. Interactive Practice
3. Let’s sound softer
The Softening Lab
In English, direct questions can sound like an interrogation. Native speakers use “softeners” to show curiosity and politeness.