ESL Conversation Questions – Body Language

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is body language?
2. Can you describe a happy person’s body language?
3. How do you know if someone is sad by their body language?
4. What body language do you use when you are angry?
5. How do you show you are listening to someone?
6. Can smiling be a part of body language?
7. What does it mean when someone crosses their arms?
8. Is body language the same in every country?
9. How do you say hello with body language?
10. Do you think animals have body language?
11. Can you show surprise with body language? How?
12. What body language do you use when you are scared?
13. Is eye contact important in body language?
14. How do you show respect with body language?
15. Can you guess how someone feels by their body language?
16. What body language shows you are bored?
17. Is it easy or hard to understand body language?
18. Can you lie with body language?
19. How does a person look when they are confident?
20. What body language do you use when you don’t understand something?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How does body language differ from spoken language?
2. Can body language be misunderstood? Give examples.
3. Why is body language important in communication?
4. How does culture affect body language?
5. Can you describe a situation where body language was more important than words?
6. What are some common gestures in your culture?
7. How do you think body language affects a job interview?
8. Do you think body language can reveal someone’s true feelings? How?
9. Is it possible to control your body language?
10. How does body language play a role in sports or games?
11. Can body language be learned or is it natural?
12. What body language is considered rude in your culture?
13. How do you use body language to show agreement or disagreement?
14. Can you think of any body language that is universal?
15. What is the importance of facial expressions in body language?
16. How does technology affect our understanding of body language?
17. Can you tell if someone is lying by their body language?
18. How does body language contribute to public speaking?
19. Do you think body language can be as powerful as words?
20. How do you interpret someone’s posture?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss how body language can vary in different social contexts.
2. Can body language impact someone’s perception of you? How?
3. What are the limitations of interpreting body language?
4. How do non-verbal cues complement verbal communication?
5. Analyze how body language can convey confidence or insecurity.
6. Discuss the role of body language in conflict resolution.
7. How does body language influence first impressions?
8. Can you control your body language under stress?
9. Discuss the relationship between body language and empathy.
10. How does personal space relate to body language?
11. Can you differentiate between genuine and fake body language?
12. How does gender affect body language interpretation?
13. Discuss the importance of body language in leadership.
14. How can body language be misleading?
15. What are the ethical considerations in reading body language?
16. Discuss how body language is portrayed in the media.
17. How does body language contribute to effective teamwork?
18. Can body language be used to manipulate others?
19. Discuss the impact of cultural differences on body language interpretation.
20. How can one improve their body language reading skills?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Analyze the psychological aspects of body language.
2. Discuss the role of body language in non-verbal communication theories.
3. How does body language interact with verbal cues in persuasive communication?
4. Can the study of body language improve interpersonal relationships? How?
5. Explore the impact of body language in cross-cultural communication.
6. How does body language contribute to the authenticity of a speaker?
7. Discuss the role of body language in online communication versus face-to-face interactions.
8. Analyze the significance of microexpressions in understanding body language.
9. How does body language vary in professional settings compared to personal settings?
10. Discuss the ethical implications of using body language in negotiations.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the concept of body language as a universal language.
2. Explore the role of body language in the evolution of human communication.
3. Discuss the interplay between body language, social norms, and power dynamics.
4. Analyze the limitations of body language as a reliable source of information.
5. Explore the influence of body language in shaping public opinion and media portrayal.
6. Discuss the impact of technology on the evolution and interpretation of body language.
7. Analyze the role of body language in art and performance.
8. Explore the concept of body language in artificial intelligence and robotics.
9. Discuss the potential of body language in enhancing artificial communication systems.
10. Critically evaluate the methods used in body language research.