Comprehensive breakdown of question patterns and pedagogical insights
The file is a long dialogue-based English learning transcript, structured as repetitive question–answer pairs. Each question is typically repeated twice, possibly for practice or listening exercises. The dataset covers a wide range of conversational contexts — from personal introductions and hobbies to travel, culture, and technology.
Primary question structures used throughout the text
Each question appears twice for reinforcement
Different daily life domains covered
Present tense dominance for grammar stability
Frequency: ~70%
Purpose: Practice of auxiliary verbs and polarity
Frequency: ~25%
Purpose: Develops ability to request information
Frequency: ~5%
Purpose: Introduces politeness and hypothetical contexts
Examples: "What's your name?", "Where are you from?"
Focus: Core personal pronouns, to be/possessive verbs
Examples: "Do you cook at home?", "What time do you get home?"
Focus: Routine verbs, time expressions
Examples: "Do you like coffee or tea?"
Focus: Count/non-count nouns, preferences
Examples: "Do you like your job?", "What's your favorite subject?"
Focus: Workplace and academic vocabulary
Examples: "Do you like hiking?", "Do you enjoy painting?"
Focus: Interest-related lexicon, gerunds
Examples: "Do you use social media?", "Do you think AI will improve our lives?"
Focus: Modern, relevant vocabulary
Complete analysis of question types from the English learning transcript
All question types combined
Different question structures
Questions starting with "Do"
Different thematic categories