ESL Conversation Questions – Airplanes

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What colors are airplanes usually?
2. Have you ever flown in an airplane? Where did you go?
3. What do you like to do during a flight?
4. Can you name the parts of an airplane?
5. How do you feel when you fly?
6. What do you see out of an airplane window?
7. What do pilots do?
8. How do airplanes stay in the sky?
9. What should you pack in your suitcase for a flight?
10. What is an airport like?
11. Have you seen a big airplane up close?
12. What are airplane meals like?
13. How do you get a boarding pass?
14. What happens at the security check in an airport?
15. What is a flight attendant’s job?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Why is air travel important?
2. How do airplanes affect the environment?
3. What are the advantages of traveling by airplane?
4. What are the different types of airplanes?
5. What is turbulence and how does it feel?
6. How has air travel changed in the last 50 years?
7. What are your tips for a comfortable flight?
8. How do airlines keep flights safe?
9. What would you do if your flight was delayed?
10. How do you choose a good seat on an airplane?
11. What is a layover and how do you spend it?
12. How do budget airlines differ from regular airlines?
13. What is jet lag and how do you deal with it?
14. Why do people have fear of flying?
15. What do you think of in-flight entertainment?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the impact of aviation on global tourism.
2. How has air travel influenced cultural exchange?
3. What are the challenges of running an airline?
4. Discuss the future of air travel.
5. What are your thoughts on supersonic flights?
6. How do airplane designs differ for different purposes?
7. What is the role of air traffic control?
8. Discuss the economics of air travel.
9. How do airlines handle emergency situations?
10. What is the significance of an airplane’s black box?
11. Discuss the role of technology in modern aviation.
12. How do international flight regulations vary?
13. What are the challenges of long-haul flights?
14. Discuss the ethical considerations of air travel.
15. How has COVID-19 impacted air travel?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Debate the effectiveness of current airport security measures.
2. Analyze the impact of low-cost carriers on the aviation industry.
3. Discuss the role of airplanes in global business.
4. Evaluate the environmental initiatives in the aviation industry.
5. Examine the effects of air travel on globalization.
6. How do geopolitical factors influence air travel?
7. Discuss the evolution of aircraft technology.
8. Evaluate the impact of air travel on local economies.
9. Analyze the psychological effects of frequent flying.
10. Discuss the ethics of overbooking flights.
11. How do airlines manage risk and safety?
12. Examine the relationship between aviation and climate change.
13. Discuss the challenges of balancing comfort and efficiency in airplane design.
14. Analyze the future of unmanned aerial vehicles in commercial use.
15. Evaluate the role of airlines in crisis response and humanitarian efforts.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the current international aviation policies.
2. Analyze the socio-economic impacts of airport expansions.
3. Debate the feasibility of carbon-neutral air travel.
4. Discuss the implications of AI and automation in aviation.
5. Evaluate the potential of alternative fuels in aviation.
6. Examine the impact of aviation on world politics.
7. Analyze the challenges of maintaining privacy and security in air travel.
8. Critically assess the future of space tourism.
9. Discuss the impact of pandemics on the aviation sector.
10. Analyze the role of airlines in shaping global connectivity.
11. Evaluate the effects of deregulation in the aviation industry.
12. Discuss the implications of airline alliances and mergers.
13. Analyze the challenges of balancing passenger comfort with profitability.
14. Debate the future of pilotless passenger aircraft.
15. Critically assess the role of aviation in disaster response and relief efforts.