ESL Conversation Questions – Corruption

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is corruption?
2. Can you name some types of corruption?
3. Why is corruption bad?
4. How can corruption affect a school?
5. Is corruption a problem in your country?
6. What happens to corrupt people?
7. How can we stop corruption?
8. Can corruption happen in sports?
9. What is a bribe?
10. Why should we be honest?
11. Do you know any stories about corruption?
12. Can corruption affect everyone?
13. What is a fair rule?
14. Why is trust important?
15. How can children learn about honesty?
16. What does “transparency” mean?
17. Can movies show corruption?
18. How do leaders fight corruption?
19. What is a law?
20. Why is it important to follow rules?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How does corruption impact society?
2. Can corruption be justified in any situation?
3. What are the causes of corruption?
4. How does corruption affect the economy?
5. What is the role of law in preventing corruption?
6. Can corruption be found in all countries?
7. How do social media expose corruption?
8. What is the difference between corruption and crime?
9. How can education reduce corruption?
10. What is ethical behavior?
11. Are there any famous cases of corruption in history?
12. How does corruption affect healthcare?
13. What can individuals do to combat corruption?
14. How do whistleblowers expose corruption?
15. What is the role of the media in uncovering corruption?
16. How does corruption affect democracy?
17. What are the long-term effects of corruption?
18. Can technology help reduce corruption?
19. How does corruption affect the environment?
20. What is the importance of accountability in government?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the psychological reasons behind corruption.
2. How does corruption undermine human rights?
3. What are the global impacts of corruption?
4. How can international cooperation reduce corruption?
5. Analyze the effectiveness of anti-corruption campaigns.
6. What are the ethical dilemmas in fighting corruption?
7. How does corruption affect international relations?
8. Discuss the relationship between poverty and corruption.
9. How can corporate governance reduce corruption in businesses?
10. What is the role of NGOs in combating corruption?
11. How does corruption impact education systems worldwide?
12. Discuss the concept of “state capture” by corrupt entities.
13. How does corruption affect infrastructure development?
14. What are the challenges in enforcing anti-corruption laws?
15. How does corruption influence the judicial system?
16. Discuss the role of cultural factors in perpetuating corruption.
17. How do financial systems contribute to or prevent corruption?
18. What is the impact of corruption on social equity?
19. How does corruption affect public services?
20. Discuss the role of leadership in preventing corruption.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Analyze the relationship between corruption and political instability.
2. How does systemic corruption shape government policies?
3. Discuss the effectiveness of international anti-corruption treaties.
4. Explore the role of ethics in business and its impact on corruption.
5. Analyze the impact of corruption on foreign investment.
6. Discuss the balance between privacy rights and transparency in combating corruption.
7. How does corruption affect national security?
8. Explore the concept of “kleptocracy” in global politics.
9. Analyze the role of civil society in shaping anti-corruption norms.
10. Discuss the impact of corruption on sustainable development.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critically analyze the concept of “legal corruption.”
2. Explore the interplay between corruption, power, and inequality.
3. Discuss the philosophical underpinnings of corruption and morality.
4. Analyze the role of corruption in historical power dynamics.
5. Explore the impact of corruption on global health crises.
6. Discuss the limitations of current anti-corruption strategies.
7. Analyze the nexus between corruption, war, and conflict.
8. Critically assess the role of international finance in perpetuating corruption.
9. Discuss the implications of corruption on global climate change policies.
10. Analyze the challenges in measuring and quantifying corruption.