This article discusses the methodological and ethical considerations of sharing interview questions in advance with participants in applied linguistics research. Interviews are a key method in applied linguistics, allowing researchers to explore participants' experiences, ideologies, and beliefs. However, the extent to which interview questions are shared in advance is often unclear, despite its significant impact on responses and reflections. Sharing questions in advance can enhance participant engagement, reduce anxiety, and lead to more thoughtful responses. However, it may also introduce risks such as participant bias and predetermined answers. The article explores the practice of sharing interview questions in advance with six English teachers in Norway, who were given access to all questions to prepare for interviews about their beliefs on multilingualism and multilingual practices. The teachers reported feeling more prepared and confident in their responses, and the process allowed for deeper reflection on their beliefs and practices. However, some participants also noted potential drawbacks, such as the possibility of participants preparing set answers or overthinking the questions. The article also discusses the ethical implications of sharing interview questions in advance, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and the benefits of allowing participants to reflect on the research. It argues that sharing questions in advance can enhance the quality of research by allowing participants to provide more reflective and thoughtful responses. However, it also acknowledges the need for careful consideration of potential risks, such as participant bias. The study highlights the benefits of sharing interview questions in advance, including increased participant confidence, better preparation, and more nuanced responses. It also notes that while some participants found the process beneficial, others suggested possible drawbacks, such as the risk of participants preparing set answers. Overall, the article concludes that sharing interview questions in advance can be a valuable methodological approach in applied linguistics research, provided that ethical considerations are carefully addressed.This article discusses the methodological and ethical considerations of sharing interview questions in advance with participants in applied linguistics research. Interviews are a key method in applied linguistics, allowing researchers to explore participants' experiences, ideologies, and beliefs. However, the extent to which interview questions are shared in advance is often unclear, despite its significant impact on responses and reflections. Sharing questions in advance can enhance participant engagement, reduce anxiety, and lead to more thoughtful responses. However, it may also introduce risks such as participant bias and predetermined answers. The article explores the practice of sharing interview questions in advance with six English teachers in Norway, who were given access to all questions to prepare for interviews about their beliefs on multilingualism and multilingual practices. The teachers reported feeling more prepared and confident in their responses, and the process allowed for deeper reflection on their beliefs and practices. However, some participants also noted potential drawbacks, such as the possibility of participants preparing set answers or overthinking the questions. The article also discusses the ethical implications of sharing interview questions in advance, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and the benefits of allowing participants to reflect on the research. It argues that sharing questions in advance can enhance the quality of research by allowing participants to provide more reflective and thoughtful responses. However, it also acknowledges the need for careful consideration of potential risks, such as participant bias. The study highlights the benefits of sharing interview questions in advance, including increased participant confidence, better preparation, and more nuanced responses. It also notes that while some participants found the process beneficial, others suggested possible drawbacks, such as the risk of participants preparing set answers. Overall, the article concludes that sharing interview questions in advance can be a valuable methodological approach in applied linguistics research, provided that ethical considerations are carefully addressed.