ESL Conversation Questions – Cyberpunk

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is cyberpunk?
2. Can you describe what a futuristic city might look like?
3. What are flying cars?
4. What kind of clothes do people wear in cyberpunk stories?
5. What are neon lights?
6. How is technology different in the future?
7. Can you think of any movies or books that are cyberpunk?
8. What are robots?
9. Would you like to live in a cyberpunk city? Why?
10. What kind of gadgets might people use in the future?
11. How do you think people travel in a cyberpunk city?
12. What is a skyscraper?
13. What kinds of jobs do people have in cyberpunk stories?
14. Do you think the future will be like cyberpunk?
15. What are some good things about a futuristic city?
16. What are some problems in a cyberpunk city?
17. How do people use computers in the future?
18. What games would children play in a cyberpunk world?
19. Would cars still use gasoline in the future?
20. How do you think people communicate in a cyberpunk city?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the characteristics of a cyberpunk city.
2. How does cyberpunk imagine the future of technology?
3. What are some common themes in cyberpunk stories?
4. Discuss the role of artificial intelligence in cyberpunk.
5. How do cyberpunk stories reflect our current society?
6. What are some ethical questions raised by cyberpunk?
7. How does cyberpunk explore the relationship between humans and technology?
8. Discuss the fashion style in cyberpunk.
9. How is nature represented in cyberpunk stories?
10. What are some challenges people face in cyberpunk worlds?
11. Discuss the role of corporations in cyberpunk stories.
12. How do cyberpunk stories imagine transportation?
13. What kind of music do you think is popular in cyberpunk?
14. How do cyberpunk stories handle the concept of identity?
15. Discuss the architecture in cyberpunk cities.
16. What are some cyberpunk gadgets you wish existed?
17. How do cyberpunk stories view the future of the internet?
18. Discuss the role of government in cyberpunk worlds.
19. How do cyberpunk stories handle the concept of wealth and poverty?
20. What makes cyberpunk different from other science fiction?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the portrayal of technology in cyberpunk.
2. Debate the potential realities of cyberpunk predictions.
3. Discuss the socio-political commentary in cyberpunk narratives.
4. Evaluate the impact of cyberpunk on modern technology design.
5. Analyze the representation of diversity in cyberpunk worlds.
6. Discuss the ethical implications of human enhancement in cyberpunk.
7. Evaluate the role of virtual reality in cyberpunk settings.
8. Discuss the impact of cyberpunk on popular culture.
9. Analyze the depiction of urban life in cyberpunk stories.
10. Debate the influence of cyberpunk on people’s perceptions of the future.
11. Discuss the role of antiheroes in cyberpunk narratives.
12. Analyze the portrayal of rebellion and resistance in cyberpunk.
13. Evaluate the depiction of surveillance in cyberpunk settings.
14. Discuss the influence of cyberpunk on fashion and art.
15. How does cyberpunk address issues of environmental degradation?
16. Analyze the role of corporate power in cyberpunk narratives.
17. Discuss the representation of poverty and inequality in cyberpunk.
18. Evaluate the role of language and communication in cyberpunk settings.
19. Discuss the philosophical themes explored in cyberpunk.
20. Debate the future of cyberpunk as a genre.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the role of cyberpunk in shaping technological ethics.
2. Analyze the impact of cyberpunk on societal views of technology.
3. Evaluate the representation of gender and sexuality in cyberpunk.
4. Discuss the implications of dystopian elements in cyberpunk narratives.
5. Examine the role of cyberpunk in exploring human identity.
6. Analyze the portrayal of addiction and escapism in cyberpunk settings.
7. Evaluate the influence of cyberpunk on tech industry aesthetics.
8. Discuss the role of cyberpunk in critical media literacy.
9. Examine the intersection of cyberpunk and post-humanism.
10. Critically assess the role of cyberpunk in envisioning alternative futures.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the philosophical underpinnings of cyberpunk as a cultural critique.
2. Analyze the role of cyberpunk in reflecting contemporary societal anxieties.
3. Critically evaluate the depiction of class stratification in cyberpunk narratives.
4. Examine the ethical considerations of biohacking in cyberpunk.
5. Discuss the implications of cyberpunk’s influence on public perceptions of AI.
6. Analyze the impact of cyberpunk on philosophical discussions about consciousness.
7. Evaluate the role of cyberpunk in challenging traditional narratives of progress.
8. Debate the impact of cyberpunk aesthetics on urban planning and architecture.
9. Examine the role of cyberpunk in shaping discourses on digital privacy.
10. Critically assess the future relevance of cyberpunk in a rapidly evolving technological world.