Writing Topics

Here are 70+ writing topics/prompts to be used in writing lessons and for self-study.

Description

1. Describe your house.
2. Describe your dream house.
3. Describe your favorite room in your house.
4. Describe your dream bedroom.
5. Describe your grandparents’ house.
6. Describe your neighborhood.
7. Describe your favorite restaurant.
8. Describe your favorite store.
9. Describe your favorite game.
10. Describe a waiting room at a hospital or clinic.
11. Describe the closest family member to you.
12. Describe your favorite teacher.
13. Describe a toy you had when you were a child.
14. Describe a place you visited during a vacation.
15. Describe your classroom.
16. Describe your school.
17. Describe what you can see from your room window.
18. Describe a gift you once received.
19. Describe a city you would like to live in.
20. Describe a day at the seaside.
21. Describe a day you dined out with your friends or family.
22. Describe a day at a park.
23. Describe a strange or funny party you once attended.

Explanation

1. Why do people like to eat out? Explain the reasons.
2. What do you want to be in the future? Explain why.
3. Why is it important to get college or university education?
4. What is your favorite movie/book? Explain why.
5. Why is it important to learn computer skills?
6. Why is teamwork important?
7. What is the impact of using social media on our lifestyle?
8. What is your favorite hobby or activity? Why do you love it?
9. What makes a good friend?
10. Why is (an invention of your choice) an important invention?
11. Why is it important to have classroom rules?
12. Why is it important to exercise?
13. What is your favorite season? Why do you prefer it?

Comparison

1. Two members in your family
2. Your current phone vs. your old one
3. Your country vs. another country of your choice
4. High school vs. college
5. Eating out vs. eating at home
6. Two popular sports (e.g. football vs. basketball)
7. Two cities in your country
8. Two popular applications
9. Two specializations (e.g. computer science vs. computer engineering)
10. Two jobs (e.g. doctor vs. nurse)
11. Horror films vs. thrillers
12. Watching movies in the cinema vs. at home
13. Being a member of a small family vs. a big family
14. Working out in the gym vs. working out at home
15. Two seasons
16. Watching a movie vs. reading the story of the movie

Process Description

1. How do you make your favorite dish?
2. How can you always be ready for exams?
3. How can you quit a bad habit?
4. How to make delicious cupcakes?
5. How to make fudgy brownies?
6. How can one lose weight in a healthy way?
7. How can you renew your room without much cost?
8. How do you arrange a surprise party?
9. How do you buy something online?
10. How can you use the Internet safely?
11. How can you research the best jobs?
12. How can one become a good parent?
13. How can we teach children to be polite?
14. How can you achieve academic success?
15. How to handle stress during exams?
16. How do you submit assignments on an educational platform (e.g. Google Classroom, Blackboard, Moodle)?
17. How to plan a perfect party?
18. How to activate fingerprint or faceprint on a smartphone?