ESL Conversation Questions – Empathy

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What does empathy mean?
2. How do you feel when someone is kind to you?
3. Can you describe a time when someone listened to you?
4. What are some ways to show empathy?
5. How can you help a friend who is sad?
6. Why is it important to understand others’ feelings?
7. How do you feel when you are kind to others?
8. What can you say to comfort someone?
9. How can you be a good friend?
10. What does it mean to be understanding?
11. Can you think of a story about helping others?
12. How do you know if someone is feeling sad?
13. What can you do to make someone smile?
14. Why should we care about other people’s feelings?
15. How can you show kindness to your family?
16. What are some kind words you can say to others?
17. How do you feel when someone helps you?
18. Why is it good to listen to others?
19. What can you do if you see someone being unkind?
20. How do you show empathy at school?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the importance of empathy in relationships.
2. How does empathy improve communication?
3. What are the differences between empathy and sympathy?
4. How can you show empathy to someone from a different culture?
5. What are some challenges in showing empathy?
6. Discuss a book or movie that showed empathy.
7. How does showing empathy affect your mood?
8. What role does empathy play in resolving conflicts?
9. How can you develop more empathy?
10. Discuss the impact of empathy on teamwork.
11. How does empathy contribute to community building?
12. What are the benefits of being empathetic?
13. How can teachers show empathy to students?
14. Discuss the role of empathy in leadership.
15. How can social media influence empathy?
16. What are some examples of empathetic behavior in public places?
17. How does empathy affect mental health?
18. Discuss the connection between empathy and kindness.
19. How can you show empathy to animals?
20. What are some ways to encourage empathy in society?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the role of empathy in cross-cultural communication.
2. Discuss the impact of empathy on social issues.
3. How does empathy influence decision making?
4. Debate the importance of empathy in professional settings.
5. Analyze the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence.
6. Discuss the challenges of showing empathy in a digital world.
7. Evaluate the role of empathy in healthcare.
8. Discuss how empathy can lead to social change.
9. Analyze the impact of empathy on personal growth.
10. Debate whether empathy can be taught.
11. Discuss the role of empathy in art and literature.
12. How does empathy contribute to conflict resolution?
13. Evaluate the impact of empathy training in schools.
14. Discuss the psychological aspects of empathy.
15. How does empathy affect moral judgment?
16. Analyze the role of empathy in politics.
17. Discuss the relationship between empathy and altruism.
18. Evaluate the impact of cultural norms on empathetic behavior.
19. How does empathy influence consumer behavior?
20. Debate the future of empathy in an increasingly technological society.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the concept of empathy in philosophical terms.
2. Analyze the role of empathy in shaping societal values.
3. Evaluate the relationship between empathy and ethical behavior.
4. Discuss the implications of empathy deficit in modern society.
5. Examine the influence of empathy on global issues.
6. Analyze the impact of media narratives on public empathy.
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of empathy in conflict resolution.
8. Discuss the role of empathy in environmental conservation.
9. Examine the challenges of empathetic leadership in diverse settings.
10. Critically assess the role of empathy in law and justice.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the philosophical underpinnings of empathy as a moral imperative.
2. Analyze the role of empathy in advanced intercultural communication.
3. Critically evaluate the concept of ’empathy fatigue’.
4. Examine the relationship between empathy and power dynamics.
5. Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence on human empathy.
6. Analyze the long-term societal impacts of empathy-driven policies.
7. Evaluate the role of empathy in addressing global humanitarian crises.
8. Debate the impact of virtual reality on the development of empathy.
9. Examine the ethical dimensions of empathy in professional practices.
10. Critically assess the role of empathy in transformative social movements.