Have Something Done Speaking Activity
This speaking activity is part of a complete lesson on the expression “have something done” which is part of a complete Upper-Intermediate English Course. Use the conversation questions to practise using this grammar in context. The conversation questions for “have someone do something” and “get someone to do something” are here.
Ask and answer these questions to practise using the expressions “have something done” or “get something done”.
Appearance
- How often do you have your hair cut?
- Where do you usually have your hair cut?
- Have you ever had your hair cut at an expensive salon? How was the experience?
- Have you ever had your hair cut badly? what did it look like? Who did it? What did you do?
- Have you ever had your clothes tailored or altered? What was the occasion? What did you have done?
- Have you ever had your teeth cleaned by a dentist? Did you notice a difference?
- Have you ever had your nails done at a salon? Was it worth the price?
- Have you ever had your pet groomed? Did your pet enjoy the experience? Did the groomer do a good job?
- Have you ever had your makeup done professionally? How did you feel afterwards? Why did you have it done? Where did you have it done?
- Have you ever had your hair dyed? What colour?
- Have you had any tattoos done? Would you like to have any tattoos done in the future?
Medical
- When was the last time you had your eyes tested?
- When was the last time you had your blood pressure taken?
Robbery
- Have you ever had your phone stolen? What happened? What did you do?
- Have you ever had your wallet stolen? Where did it happen?
- have you ever had your house burgled? When was it? what did they take?
Repairs, Renovation & Maintenance
- Have you ever had your car serviced? How often do you have it done? What did you have done last time it was serviced?
- Have you ever had your computer repaired? What was the problem? Who fixed it? How much did it cost?
- Do you have your house cleaned by a professional? How often do you have it cleaned? What do they do? How much does it cost you?
- Have you ever had your passport renewed? How long did it take?
- Have you ever had your phone screen replaced? How much did it cost?
- Have you ever had your furniture moved by professionals? Did they do a good job?
- Have you ever had your plumbing fixed by a professional? What was the issue? Was it expensive?
- Have you ever had your car washed and detailed? Did it look new afterwards?
- Have you ever had your garden done by a professional? Where you happy with the results? What did they do?
- Have you ever had your bike repaired? What was the problem?
- Have you ever had your house painted by professionals? How did it look?
- Have you ever had your curtains or blinds installed by a professional? Did it save you time?
- Have you ever had your carpets cleaned by a professional? Was it worth it?
- Have you ever had your mattress replaced? How did it feel to sleep on a new one?
Shops and Services
What type of things could you have done in these shops?
Have it done or do it yourself?
If you needed to have the following things done, would you be able to to or want 6to do them yoyrself or would you pay a professional to do them for you? In pairs or in groups, decide which of these you would do and which you would have done by someone else In each case, explain why.
- Paint your apartment or house.
- Change a light switch.
- Wash your car.
- Fix a broken window.
- Mow your lawn.
- Clean your carpets.
- Decorate your home for a holiday.
- Repair a leaky tap.
- Assemble furniture.
- Install a new software on your computer.
- Tailor a suit or dress.
- Style your hair for a special occasion.
- Prepare a gourmet meal.
- Organize a party.
- Write a CV.
- File taxes.
- Service your bicycle.
- Clean out the gutters.
- Plant a garden.
- Bake a cake for a celebration.
- Replace a broken smartphone screen.
- Dry clean a formal outfit.
- Move furniture to a new house.
- Tune a piano.
- Refinish wooden furniture.
- Clean a car interior.
- Translate a document.
- Hang wallpaper.
- Repair a computer.
- Install a home security system.
- Clean a swimming pool.
- Power wash the driveway.
- Alter a wedding dress.
- Get a medical check-up.
- Create a website.
- Plan a holiday.
- Repair a broken heater.
- Redesign the interior of your home
- Restore an antique.
- Build a deck or patio.