ESL Conversation Questions – Ads

😎 Lesson we’ve made about this topic:
– How to Stop Buying Stuff

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is an advertisement?
2. Can you name three places where you see ads?
3. What was the last ad you saw?
4. Do you like watching ads on TV?
5. What makes a good advertisement?
6. Are ads on buses or trains common in your city?
7. Do ads help you choose what to buy?
8. Have you ever bought something because of an ad?
9. What is your favorite TV commercial?
10. Do you prefer funny or serious ads?
11. Are there too many ads on the internet?
12. Do ads in magazines interest you?
13. What products have the best ads?
14. Can children understand ads?
15. Do ads always tell the truth?
16. Have you seen ads in other languages?
17. Do you like music in ads?
18. Are ads important for a business?
19. What is a billboard?
20. Have you seen an ad in a movie theater?
21. Do you talk about ads with friends?
22. Can ads be art?
23. Do you remember any old ads?
24. Are ads different in other countries?
25. Would you like to make an ad?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do ads influence our choices?
2. What are the most effective types of ads?
3. Discuss the pros and cons of online advertising.
4. How have ads changed over the years?
5. Should there be limits on advertising to children?
6. How do celebrities influence the effectiveness of ads?
7. Are ads more about selling a lifestyle than a product?
8. Discuss the role of humor in advertising.
9. How do social media ads differ from TV ads?
10. Should misleading ads be banned?
11. How do ads reflect cultural differences?
12. What are your thoughts on targeted online ads?
13. How do ads impact consumer behavior?
14. Should ads be allowed in schools or educational materials?
15. Discuss the ethics of advertising unhealthy products.
16. How do ads contribute to brand loyalty?
17. Are ads necessary for a successful business?
18. What’s your opinion on ads in mobile apps?
19. How can ads be made more environmentally friendly?
20. Discuss the balance between informative and persuasive advertising.
21. What role does music play in ads?
22. How do ads affect our self-image and perceptions?
23. Are pop-up ads on websites effective or annoying?
24. Should there be stricter regulations on advertising?
25. How can small businesses benefit from advertising?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Evaluate the impact of advertising on consumer culture.
2. Discuss the psychological tactics used in advertising.
3. How does advertising shape societal norms and values?
4. Examine the role of storytelling in effective advertising.
5. Should there be more transparency in sponsored content?
6. Analyze the effect of ad blockers on the digital advertising industry.
7. Discuss the ethical implications of using data for targeted advertising.
8. How do gender stereotypes play out in advertising?
9. What is the future of advertising in the digital age?
10. How does advertising affect our decision-making process?
11. Discuss the use of shock tactics in advertising.
12. How has social media changed the advertising landscape?
13. What are the challenges of global advertising campaigns?
14. Discuss the role of cultural sensitivity in advertising.
15. How do ad campaigns contribute to social movements?
16. Analyze the impact of celebrity endorsements on consumer behavior.
17. How can advertising be used for social good?
18. Discuss the balance between creativity and sales in advertising.
19. How do viral ads differ from traditional advertising methods?
20. What is the role of consumer feedback in shaping advertising?
21. How does native advertising blur the lines between content and commercials?
22. Discuss the impact of ad fatigue on consumers.
23. How do guerrilla marketing campaigns differ from conventional ads?
24. What are the ethical considerations in advertising pharmaceuticals?
25. How do digital influencers change the dynamics of advertising?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the portrayal of various demographics in advertising.
2. Analyze the role of subliminal messaging in ads.
3. How does advertising perpetuate or challenge societal norms?
4. Discuss the long-term effects of brand-centric advertising on society.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of cause-related marketing.
6. How does consumer skepticism impact advertising strategies?
7. Analyze the balance between creativity and ethical responsibility in ads.
8. Discuss the influence of global advertising on local cultures.
9. How has the rise of digital media transformed advertising practices?
10. Evaluate the role of consumer advocacy in shaping advertising.
11. Discuss the impact of advertising on youth culture.
12. How do regulatory bodies affect the advertising industry?
13. Analyze the intersection of technology and advertising.
14. Evaluate the role of emotional appeal versus rational appeal in ads.
15. Discuss the implications of AI in creating personalized ads.
16. How has the concept of brand identity evolved with advertising?
17. Analyze the ethical considerations in advertising addictive products.
18. Discuss the role of narrative in creating memorable ads.
19. Evaluate the impact of viral marketing on brand image.
20. How do cultural differences affect international advertising strategies?
21. Discuss the influence of consumer behavior theories on ad creation.
22. Evaluate the role of public relations in advertising campaigns.
23. How has the shift to online platforms affected traditional advertising mediums?
24. Discuss the impact of censorship on advertising content.
25. Analyze the influence of economic trends on advertising strategies.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critically examine the influence of advertising on societal values.
2. Analyze the evolution of advertising in the context of media development.
3. Discuss the ethical boundaries of persuasive advertising.
4. Evaluate the role of advertising in shaping public opinion.
5. Analyze the impact of cultural globalization on advertising strategies.
6. Discuss the implications of neuromarketing in advertising.
7. Critically assess the role of consumer data in targeted advertising.
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of counter-advertising campaigns.
9. Analyze the relationship between advertising and consumer identity.
10. Discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in advertising.
11. Critically examine the role of advertising in environmental issues.
12. Analyze the impact of political and social movements on advertising.
13. Evaluate the role of advertising in fostering consumerism.
14. Discuss the ethical considerations of advertising in sensitive sectors.
15. Analyze the impact of advertising on cultural diversity.
16. Evaluate the role of satire and parody in advertising.
17. Discuss the long-term implications of ad saturation on consumers.
18. Analyze the role of advertising in shaping gender roles.
19. Evaluate the interplay between advertising and art.
20. Discuss the implications of cross-cultural advertising campaigns.
21. Analyze the role of ethics in celebrity endorsements.
22. Evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on the advertising industry.
23. Discuss the role of viral marketing in shaping brand narratives.
24. Analyze the impact of economic downturns on advertising strategies.
25. Critically assess the role of consumer activism in shaping advertising norms.