ESL Conversation Questions – Environment

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. Can you name three types of pollution?
2. What can you recycle at home?
3. How do trees help the environment?
4. Why is it important to save water?
5. What are some ways to keep our air clean?
6. How do you help the environment every day?
7. What animals are in danger because of environmental problems?
8. Why should we turn off lights when we leave a room?
9. What is global warming?
10. Can you name some renewable energy sources?
11. How do you feel when you see litter on the street?
12. What can you do to save energy at home?
13. Why is it important to protect nature?
14. What do you know about Earth Day?
15. How does pollution affect our health?
16. What is your favorite part of nature?
17. What happens when we waste food?
18. Can you plant a tree? How?
19. Why should we use less plastic?
20. What is an ecosystem?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do human activities affect the environment?
2. What is the importance of biodiversity?
3. How can we reduce waste in our daily lives?
4. What are the effects of climate change?
5. How does transportation impact the environment?
6. What can schools do to teach about environmental protection?
7. How does deforestation affect the planet?
8. Why is it important to have clean oceans and rivers?
9. What are some challenges in protecting the environment?
10. How do renewable energies help the environment?
11. How can we encourage others to be more environmentally friendly?
12. What is sustainable living?
13. How do natural disasters affect the environment?
14. What can governments do to help the environment?
15. How does overconsumption impact the planet?
16. What role does technology play in environmental conservation?
17. How do you think climate change will affect future generations?
18. What are the benefits of organic farming?
19. How can individuals make a difference in environmental protection?
20. What are some environmental policies in your country?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the impact of industrialization on the environment.
2. How can urban planning reduce environmental impact?
3. What are the consequences of melting ice caps?
4. How do economic policies affect environmental conservation?
5. Can you compare different climate change mitigation strategies?
6. How does consumer behavior influence the environment?
7. What are the ethical considerations in environmental conservation?
8. How can we balance economic development with environmental protection?
9. What are the long-term effects of air and water pollution?
10. How does agriculture contribute to environmental problems?
11. Discuss the role of international cooperation in addressing environmental issues.
12. How can we promote sustainable transportation?
13. What are the challenges in transitioning to renewable energy?
14. How does wildlife conservation affect biodiversity?
15. What are the impacts of plastic pollution?
16. How does climate change affect different regions of the world?
17. Discuss the concept of a carbon footprint.
18. What are innovative solutions to environmental problems?
19. How do cultural attitudes affect environmental policies?
20. What is the future of environmental conservation?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Analyze the relationship between population growth and environmental stress.
2. Discuss the implications of climate change on global security.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of current environmental laws and regulations.
4. Can you explore the interdependence of ecosystems and human health?
5. Analyze the impact of globalization on the environment.
6. Discuss the challenges of sustainable urban development.
7. Evaluate the role of education in fostering environmental awareness.
8. Can you explore the ethical aspects of conservation efforts?
9. Analyze the role of media in shaping public opinion on environmental issues.
10. Discuss the impact of climate change on economic policies.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the global response to climate change agreements.
2. Discuss the philosophical underpinnings of environmental ethics.
3. Evaluate the long-term sustainability of current environmental practices.
4. Analyze the intersection of technology, innovation, and environmental preservation.
5. Discuss the role of environmental activism in shaping policy.
6. Evaluate the impact of corporate responsibility on environmental sustainability.
7. Analyze the implications of resource depletion on future generations.
8. Discuss the role of environmental justice in policy-making.
9. Evaluate the challenges in balancing economic growth with ecological sustainability.
10. Analyze the potential of emerging technologies in solving environmental problems.