ESL Conversation Questions – Breakfast

🥘 Lessons we’ve made about this topic:
– Cooking & Recipes
– Eating Out
– The Michelin Guide

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What do you usually eat for breakfast?
2. Do you prefer coffee or tea in the morning?
3. Can you name three breakfast foods?
4. Do you like pancakes or waffles more?
5. What is a typical breakfast in your country?
6. Do you eat breakfast every day?
7. What is your favorite cereal?
8. Do you ever eat fruit for breakfast?
9. Have you tried a breakfast from another country?
10. Do you like eggs for breakfast?
11. What time do you usually eat breakfast?
12. Do you make breakfast at home or buy it?
13. What’s the healthiest breakfast you know?
14. Do you like sweet or savory breakfasts?
15. Have you ever skipped breakfast?
16. What’s your favorite breakfast on weekends?
17. Do you ever have breakfast in bed?
18. Can you cook a traditional breakfast dish?
19. What’s your favorite breakfast drink?
20. Do you like toast with butter or jam?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the importance of breakfast for health.
2. What are some quick breakfast options?
3. How do breakfasts differ around the world?
4. Do you think breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
5. What are some traditional breakfast dishes in your country?
6. How has your breakfast routine changed over time?
7. What are some healthy breakfast foods?
8. Do you prefer a big or small breakfast?
9. How do weekend breakfasts differ from weekday ones?
10. What is a breakfast food you dislike?
11. Discuss the role of breakfast in your culture.
12. How does breakfast affect your mood and energy?
13. What are some unusual breakfasts you’ve heard of?
14. Do you have any breakfast traditions?
15. How do cafes and restaurants in your area serve breakfast?
16. What’s your favorite type of bread for breakfast?
17. How do you balance taste and health in your breakfast?
18. What are some popular breakfast beverages?
19. Have you tried making a new breakfast recipe recently?
20. What would be your ideal breakfast?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the cultural significance of breakfast in different societies.
2. Discuss the evolution of breakfast trends over the decades.
3. How does breakfast influence daily productivity?
4. Evaluate the impact of skipping breakfast on health.
5. Discuss the popularity of brunch in modern culture.
6. How do global cuisines influence breakfast choices?
7. Analyze the role of breakfast in a balanced diet.
8. Discuss the impact of fast food on traditional breakfasts.
9. How have dietary restrictions changed breakfast options?
10. Evaluate the sustainability of common breakfast foods.
11. Discuss the concept of breakfast in literature and film.
12. Analyze the breakfast habits of successful people.
13. How does breakfast reflect a country’s agricultural products?
14. Discuss the rise of breakfast cereals in the global market.
15. Evaluate the role of technology in breakfast preparation.
16. Discuss the impact of cultural exchange on breakfast menus.
17. Analyze the significance of breakfast in family routines.
18. Discuss the role of breakfast in weight management.
19. How does the time of breakfast impact its content?
20. Evaluate the effect of tourism on local breakfast cuisines.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the role of breakfast in maintaining overall health.
2. Discuss the globalization of breakfast foods and its implications.
3. Analyze the socio-cultural factors influencing breakfast choices.
4. Evaluate the impact of marketing on breakfast product popularity.
5. Discuss the interplay between traditional and modern breakfast habits.
6. Analyze the environmental impact of breakfast food production.
7. Discuss the changing breakfast habits in a digital age.
8. Evaluate the role of government regulations on breakfast food safety.
9. Discuss the representation of breakfast in different media.
10. Analyze the psychological aspects of morning eating habits.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the commercialization of breakfast products.
2. Analyze the impact of globalization on traditional breakfasts.
3. Discuss the ethical considerations in breakfast food sourcing.
4. Evaluate the role of breakfast in different nutritional philosophies.
5. Analyze the cultural exchange evident in modern breakfast menus.
6. Critique the portrayal of breakfast in contemporary media.
7. Analyze the historical evolution of breakfast customs.
8. Discuss the role of breakfast in social and family dynamics.
9. Evaluate the impact of technological advancements on breakfast preparation.
10. Critically assess the sustainability of the breakfast food industry.