WHAT ABOUT YOU?

The topic "What About You?" focuses on encouraging others to share information about themselves after you've provided some of your own. It's often used in conversations to show interest in the other person's thoughts, opinions, or experiences.

This topic is key for engaging in balanced discussions and making conversations more interactive.

1. GRAMMAR:
1.1 Wh- Questions (What, How, Where, Why):
- Example: What about you? / How about you?

1.2 Present Simple for General Habits or Interests:
- Example: I enjoy reading. What about you?

1.3 Using 'Do' and 'Are' to Form Questions:
- Example: Do you like traveling?

1.4 Short Answers:
- Example: Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

2. VOCABULARY:
- Opinion: A belief or view about something.
- Preference: Something you like more than something else.
- Experience: Something that has happened to you.
- Interest: A subject or activity that you enjoy.
- Hobby: An activity done regularly for pleasure.
- Feedback: Information about someone’s thoughts or reactions.
- Choice: The decision you make between two or more possibilities.
- Activity: An action you do for fun or work.

3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
- What about you?
    I love hiking. What about you?

- How about you?
    I’m from Spain. How about you?

- What’s your opinion?
    I think it’s great! What’s your opinion?

- What do you think?
    I like the idea. What do you think?

- Do you agree?
    I think so. Do you agree?

- What are your thoughts on this?
    I like it, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts.

4. SENTENCES:
- I love playing tennis. What about you?
- I’m from Canada. How about you?
- My favorite color is blue. What’s yours?
- I think this movie is amazing. What do you think?
- I enjoy reading mystery novels. What do you enjoy reading?
- I prefer outdoor activities. Do you feel the same?
- I believe learning languages is fun. What’s your opinion on that?

5. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Q: I like watching comedies. What about you?
A: I prefer action movies.

Q: I’m from France. How about you?
A: I’m from Brazil.

Q: Do you like traveling?
A: Yes, I love traveling! What about you?

Q: I usually go to the gym after work. What about you?
A: I prefer to go in the mornings.

Q: I think the new restaurant in town is great. Do you agree?
A: Yes, I’ve been there, and I loved it!

Q: I enjoy reading books in my free time. What about you?
A: I like listening to music when I have free time.

6. CONVERSATION:
A: I love hiking in the mountains during the summer. What about you?
B: That sounds great! I prefer going to the beach, though.
A: Really? I like the beach too, but I find hiking more exciting.
B: I can see that. How often do you go hiking?
A: At least once a month. How about you? Do you go to the beach often?
B: I try to go every weekend when the weather is nice!

7. READING:

What About You?

Conversations are not just about talking, but also about listening and engaging the other person. When you share something, it's polite to follow up by asking, “What about you?” or “How about you?” This keeps the conversation flowing and shows that you care about the other person’s experiences or opinions. For example, if someone says, “I love reading books in my free time,” you could respond with, “That’s great! What about you? What do you like to do in your free time?” Asking questions like this makes the conversation more interactive and enjoyable for both sides.