Let’s be honest. Most ALTs don’t just teach in public schools. If you’ve been around the ALT community for even a few months, you already know the real deal. Side gigs aren’t just common, they’re practically an ALT rite of passage.
Maybe you’re picking up extra shifts at an eikaiwa, running private lessons, tutoring online, or even teaching at a university. Whatever the case, you’re juggling multiple teaching contexts, multiple student levels, and often, multiple expectations.
And here’s the thing. Having great conversation questions in your back pocket makes all of those lessons so much easier.
Why does Every ALT need a bank of questions? And who are they for?
- eikaiwa students? They want relaxed, engaging lessons and questions help spark natural, real-world conversations.
- university students? They need structured, discussion-based topics to develop fluency
- private tutoring? Whether it’s adults, kids, or a mix of both, good questions help keep lessons smooth and stress-free
- even in public schools? Having flexible, leveled questions means you can adjust on the fly—perfect for when you need a quick warm-up or to get students speaking
That’s exactly why I wrote Fluency Through Conversation—a ready-to-use resource for teachers, tutors, and private instructors who want:
- hundreds of structured conversation questions—so you never run out of material
- flexible activities for classrooms, tutoring, or online teaching
- fluency-building tips to boost confidence and speaking skills
Whether you’re teaching eikaiwa kids, online adults, or university discussion classes, this book gives you instant conversation starters, structured discussion prompts, and practical fluency strategies that work anywhere.
