379. Do You Know How to Ask Great Questions?
Thinking in English
Common problems with poor questions
Tom details rambling, showy, and biased questions and why they waste time and damage trust.
Do you know how to ask great questions?
A few years ago, back in 2022, I released an episode called How to Ask Better Questions in English. And today’s episode is an update to that original one.
The core idea is the same, because it’s still important, but a lot has changed since then. I’ve changed as a podcaster and an educator, and I think English learners’ needs have changed too. In fact, the way we use English in 2026 is very different from how we used it just a few years ago.
We now spend more time in online meetings, working with international teams, and communicating through messages, emails, and AI tools. In this kind of world, the ability to ask good questions matters more than ever.
Most people know how to ask questions, but very few people know how to ask good questions. And learning how to do that can change your English, your conversations, and the opportunities you have.
Today, we will look at different types of question, what makes a good question, and I’ll give you a lot of useful advice!
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