ESL Conversation Questions – Competition

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is competition?
2. Can you name some sports competitions?
3. How do you feel when you compete?
4. Why do people compete in business?
5. What is a music competition?
6. How do you prepare for a competition?
7. What is a fair competition?
8. Can competition be friendly?
9. Why are rules important in competitions?
10. How do you feel when you win or lose?
11. What is teamwork in competition?
12. Can you think of a time you competed in school?
13. Why do people watch competitions?
14. How do you celebrate a victory?
15. What can you learn from competition?
16. How do you encourage your friends in competitions?
17. What are some popular competition shows you know?
18. Why is it important to try your best?
19. What sports do you like to compete in?
20. How do you stay calm in a competition?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the importance of competition in sports.
2. How does competition drive innovation in business?
3. What are the benefits of academic competitions?
4. How do musicians benefit from competitions?
5. Discuss the role of strategy in competitions.
6. What are the pros and cons of competition?
7. How does competition affect teamwork?
8. Discuss a memorable competition you have watched or participated in.
9. How do competitions promote talent and skills?
10. What is the role of a coach in a competition?
11. How does competition affect motivation?
12. Discuss the importance of ethical behavior in competition.
13. How can competition be harmful?
14. What is the difference between competition and cooperation?
15. How does technology impact competition?
16. Discuss the role of competition in personal development.
17. What are the challenges of organizing a fair competition?
18. How do competitions vary across cultures?
19. Discuss the impact of competition on mental health.
20. How do competitions shape industries and markets?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the role of competition in economic systems.
2. Debate the impact of competition on creativity.
3. Discuss the psychological aspects of competition.
4. Evaluate the role of competition in education.
5. Analyze the relationship between competition and success.
6. Discuss the impact of globalization on competition.
7. Evaluate the role of regulations in competitive industries.
8. Discuss the ethics of competition in the workplace.
9. Analyze the impact of competition on consumer choices.
10. Debate the importance of competitive spirit.
11. Discuss the role of competition in environmental sustainability.
12. Analyze the balance between competition and collaboration in science.
13. Evaluate the impact of competition on innovation.
14. Discuss the challenges of maintaining fairness in competition.
15. How does culture influence attitudes towards competition?
16. Analyze the role of competition in sportsmanship.
17. Discuss the impact of media on perceptions of competition.
18. Evaluate the role of competition in artistic fields.
19. Analyze the impact of competition on societal values.
20. Debate the future of competition in an interconnected world.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the role of competition in shaping societal norms.
2. Analyze the impact of competitive practices on corporate ethics.
3. Evaluate the role of competition in shaping global policies.
4. Discuss the implications of cut-throat competition in the tech industry.
5. Examine the challenges of fostering healthy competition in education.
6. Analyze the role of competition in sports psychology.
7. Evaluate the impact of competition on artistic expression.
8. Discuss the implications of monopolistic competition.
9. Examine the role of competition in fostering leadership qualities.
10. Critically assess the impact of competition on work-life balance.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the philosophical aspects of competition in human society.
2. Analyze the long-term impacts of competitive strategies on business ethics.
3. Critically evaluate the role of competition in driving scientific breakthroughs.
4. Examine the ethical implications of competition in healthcare.
5. Discuss the implications of ultra-competitive environments on mental health.
6. Analyze the impact of competition on global economic stability.
7. Evaluate the role of competition in the evolution of cultural practices.
8. Debate the impact of hyper-competitiveness on social cohesion.
9. Examine the role of competition in political systems.
10. Critically assess the future of competition in a rapidly changing world.