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

  1. How often do you have your hair cut?
  2. Where do you usually have your hair cut?
  3. Have you ever had your hair cut at an expensive salon? How was the experience?
  4. Have you ever had your hair cut badly? what did it look like? Who did it? What did you do?
  5. Have you ever had your clothes tailored or altered? What was the occasion? What did you have done?
  6. Have you ever had your teeth cleaned by a dentist? Did you notice a difference?
  7. Have you ever had your nails done at a salon? Was it worth the price?
  8. Have you ever had your pet groomed? Did your pet enjoy the experience? Did the groomer do a good job?
  9. 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?
  10. Have you ever had your hair dyed? What colour?
  11. Have you had any tattoos done? Would you like to have any tattoos done in the future?

Medical

  1. When was the last time you had your eyes tested?
  2. When was the last time you had your blood pressure taken?

Robbery

  1. Have you ever had your phone stolen? What happened? What did you do?
  2. Have you ever had your wallet stolen? Where did it happen?
  3. have you ever had your house burgled? When was it? what did they take?

Repairs, Renovation & Maintenance

  1. Have you ever had your car serviced? How often do you have it done? What did you have done last time it was serviced?
  2. Have you ever had your computer repaired? What was the problem? Who fixed it? How much did it cost?
  3. 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?
  4. Have you ever had your passport renewed? How long did it take?
  5. Have you ever had your phone screen replaced? How much did it cost?
  6. Have you ever had your furniture moved by professionals? Did they do a good job?
  7. Have you ever had your plumbing fixed by a professional? What was the issue? Was it expensive?
  8. Have you ever had your car washed and detailed? Did it look new afterwards?
  9. Have you ever had your garden done by a professional? Where you happy with the results? What did they do?
  10. Have you ever had your bike repaired? What was the problem?
  11. Have you ever had your house painted by professionals? How did it look?
  12. Have you ever had your curtains or blinds installed by a professional? Did it save you time?
  13. Have you ever had your carpets cleaned by a professional? Was it worth it?
  14. Have you ever had your mattress replaced? How did it feel to sleep on a new one?