ESL Conversation Questions – China

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What colors do you think of when you hear about China?
2. Can you name some famous places in China?
3. What Chinese food have you tried or would like to try?
4. Do you know any Chinese festivals?
5. How do you say “hello” in Chinese?
6. What animals are native to China?
7. Can you describe the Chinese flag?
8. What kind of music is popular in China?
9. Have you seen any Chinese movies or TV shows?
10. What sports are popular in China?
11. What do you know about the Great Wall of China?
12. What are some traditional Chinese clothes?
13. Do you know any Chinese traditions?
14. How do people travel around in China?
15. What is the weather like in China?
16. What languages are spoken in China?
17. Do you know any Chinese stories or fairy tales?
18. What do schools in China look like?
19. What Chinese products do you know?
20. Have you ever met someone from China?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How has Chinese culture influenced the world?
2. Discuss the importance of tea in Chinese culture.
3. What are some traditional Chinese arts?
4. How do Chinese celebrations differ from those in your country?
5. What is the significance of the Chinese New Year?
6. How does traditional Chinese medicine work?
7. What are the differences between rural and urban life in China?
8. Discuss the role of Confucianism in Chinese society.
9. How has Chinese cuisine evolved over time?
10. What are some challenges facing modern China?
11. How do Chinese educational values differ from those in your country?
12. Discuss the impact of China’s economic growth.
13. What is the role of family in Chinese society?
14. How has Chinese architecture changed over the years?
15. Discuss the importance of the Silk Road in history.
16. What are the environmental issues facing China today?
17. How does China’s political system work?
18. What are some popular Chinese superstitions or beliefs?
19. How does China celebrate its national holidays?
20. What are the differences between Mandarin and Cantonese?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the influence of ancient Chinese philosophies on modern life.
2. Discuss the impact of China’s One Child Policy.
3. How has globalization affected Chinese culture and economy?
4. Analyze the role of China in international politics.
5. Discuss the evolution of Chinese literature.
6. How does China’s history shape its current foreign policy?
7. What are the implications of China’s technological advancements?
8. Discuss the balance of tradition and modernity in Chinese society.
9. Analyze the impact of China on global environmental issues.
10. How does China’s cultural diversity influence its national identity?
11. Discuss the significance of the Yangtze River in Chinese culture.
12. How do regional differences affect Chinese cuisine?
13. Analyze the role of censorship in Chinese media.
14. Discuss China’s approach to innovation and entrepreneurship.
15. How has China’s economic development affected its social structure?
16. Analyze the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative.
17. Discuss the challenges of urbanization in China.
18. How does Chinese calligraphy reflect its culture?
19. Discuss the role of Buddhism in Chinese society.
20. Analyze the influence of Chinese cinema on the global film industry.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Evaluate the impact of Chinese philosophies on Western thought.
2. Discuss the implications of China’s rapid urbanization.
3. Analyze the role of China in the global economy.
4. Evaluate the impact of Chinese policies on global climate change.
5. Discuss the development of the Chinese language and its dialects.
6. Analyze the representation of China in Western media.
7. Discuss the challenges facing China’s healthcare system.
8. Evaluate China’s role in shaping global technological trends.
9. Discuss the impact of cultural heritage on China’s tourism industry.
10. Analyze the influence of Chinese art in the global art scene.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the portrayal of China in global literature.
2. Discuss the long-term effects of China’s political and economic policies.
3. Analyze the philosophical underpinnings of Chinese governance.
4. Evaluate the role of China in shaping international law and policy.
5. Discuss the impact of Chinese aesthetics on modern design.
6. Analyze the dynamics of China’s population policy.
7. Debate China’s role in future space exploration.
8. Critically assess the evolution of Chinese journalism.
9. Explore the ethical dimensions of China’s artificial intelligence development.
10. Analyze the cultural implications of China’s global infrastructure projects.