ESL Conversation Questions – Crowdsourcing

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is crowdsourcing?
2. How do people share ideas online?
3. Can you think of a time when you helped someone with an idea on the internet?
4. Why do people work together on the internet?
5. What are some ways to share ideas online?
6. How do computers help us work together?
7. What kind of projects can be done by crowdsourcing?
8. Why is it important to listen to many ideas?
9. How do you feel when someone uses your idea?
10. Can crowdsourcing help in school projects?
11. What is an example of a crowdsourcing website you know?
12. How can crowdsourcing solve problems?
13. What can you learn from crowdsourcing?
14. Why is it good to work with people from different places?
15. How can crowdsourcing help make things better?
16. What would you like to ask for help with online?
17. How do people decide on the best ideas?
18. Can crowdsourcing be fun?
19. Why is it important to be respectful when sharing ideas?
20. How can crowdsourcing help in your community?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the benefits of crowdsourcing.
2. How has crowdsourcing changed the way we work?
3. What are some challenges of crowdsourcing?
4. How do you ensure your idea is heard in a large group?
5. Discuss a successful crowdsourcing project you know.
6. How does crowdsourcing encourage innovation?
7. What is the role of technology in crowdsourcing?
8. How can crowdsourcing help in scientific research?
9. Discuss how crowdsourcing can be used in education.
10. What are some ways to manage a crowdsourcing project?
11. How does crowdsourcing affect decision making?
12. Discuss the importance of diversity in crowdsourcing.
13. How can crowdsourcing be used for social good?
14. What are some ethical considerations in crowdsourcing?
15. How do you protect your ideas in crowdsourcing projects?
16. Discuss the future of crowdsourcing.
17. How can crowdsourcing help small businesses?
18. What skills do you need to participate in crowdsourcing?
19. How do you motivate people to contribute to a crowdsourcing project?
20. Discuss the impact of crowdsourcing on traditional industries.

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the role of crowdsourcing in innovation.
2. Debate the effectiveness of crowdsourcing versus traditional methods.
3. Discuss how crowdsourcing can lead to unexpected solutions.
4. Evaluate the impact of crowdsourcing on the economy.
5. Analyze the relationship between crowdsourcing and open-source projects.
6. Discuss the role of crowdsourcing in crisis response and disaster management.
7. Evaluate the impact of crowdsourcing on marketing and consumer research.
8. Discuss the ethical implications of crowdsourcing labor.
9. Analyze the role of anonymity in crowdsourcing contributions.
10. Debate the future of crowdsourcing in a digital world.
11. Discuss the impact of cultural differences in crowdsourcing projects.
12. Analyze the role of crowdsourcing in political activism.
13. Evaluate the impact of crowdsourcing on data collection and analysis.
14. Discuss the challenges of quality control in crowdsourcing.
15. How does crowdsourcing foster global collaboration?
16. Analyze the role of crowdsourcing in environmental conservation.
17. Discuss the impact of crowdsourcing on art and creativity.
18. Evaluate the role of crowdsourcing in educational resource development.
19. Analyze the balance between crowd wisdom and expert knowledge.
20. Debate the role of crowdsourcing in shaping public policy.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the role of crowdsourcing in democratizing innovation.
2. Analyze the impact of crowdsourcing on traditional business models.
3. Evaluate the role of crowdsourcing in advancing scientific research.
4. Discuss the implications of crowdsourcing in data privacy and security.
5. Examine the challenges of intellectual property in crowdsourcing.
6. Analyze the role of crowdsourcing in community development.
7. Evaluate the impact of crowdsourcing on organizational structure.
8. Discuss the implications of crowdsourcing in journalism and media.
9. Examine the role of crowdsourcing in cultural preservation and documentation.
10. Critically assess the impact of crowdsourcing on social dynamics.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the philosophical implications of crowdsourcing.
2. Analyze the long-term impacts of crowdsourcing on societal innovation.
3. Critically evaluate the role of crowdsourcing in shaping global narratives.
4. Examine the ethical considerations of crowdsourcing in healthcare.
5. Discuss the implications of crowdsourcing on governance and civic engagement.
6. Analyze the impact of crowdsourcing on global economic disparities.
7. Evaluate the role of crowdsourcing in addressing global challenges like climate change.
8. Debate the influence of crowdsourcing on individual creativity and authorship.
9. Examine the role of crowdsourcing in the evolution of digital platforms.
10. Critically assess the future of crowdsourcing in an increasingly interconnected world.