ESL Conversation Questions – Festivals

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is a festival?
2. Do you have a favorite festival?
3. What do people do at festivals?
4. What kinds of food do you eat at festivals?
5. Do you know any music festivals?
6. What do people wear at festivals?
7. Are there any festivals in your town?
8. What is the biggest festival in your country?
9. Do you like fireworks?
10. How do people dance at festivals?
11. Do festivals have special songs?
12. What games do people play at festivals?
13. Do you have a holiday for festivals?
14. What decorations do you see at festivals?
15. Do you know any winter festivals?
16. What is the happiest festival you know?
17. How do children celebrate festivals?
18. Do you like to go to festivals with your family?
19. Are there festivals at night?
20. What is the most colorful festival you know?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do festivals bring communities together?
2. What are some traditional festivals in different cultures?
3. How do festivals change with the seasons?
4. What is the history behind a festival you know?
5. How are festivals celebrated differently around the world?
6. What is your favorite part of a festival?
7. Do you think festivals are important for culture?
8. How do festivals affect tourism?
9. What are some eco-friendly festivals?
10. How do people prepare for festivals?
11. What are the challenges of organizing a festival?
12. How do festivals showcase local art and music?
13. What is a religious festival you know?
14. How do festivals impact the economy?
15. What are some modern festivals?
16. How do festivals promote diversity?
17. What traditional dances do you know from festivals?
18. How do people learn about festivals?
19. What is the longest festival you know?
20. How do festivals evolve over time?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the significance of festivals in preserving cultural heritage.
2. Explore the impact of globalization on traditional festivals.
3. Debate the commercialization of cultural festivals.
4. How do festivals reflect societal values?
5. Analyze the role of festivals in community building.
6. Discuss the environmental impact of large festivals.
7. How do festivals contribute to cultural exchange?
8. What are the ethical considerations in festival tourism?
9. Explore the role of technology in modern festivals.
10. How do festivals influence fashion and trends?
11. Discuss the importance of food in festival celebrations.
12. Analyze the role of festivals in economic development.
13. What are the challenges in maintaining the authenticity of traditional festivals?
14. How do festivals promote intercultural understanding?
15. Discuss the role of youth in festival innovation.
16. What are the health and safety considerations in festivals?
17. How do festivals adapt to social and political changes?
18. Discuss the impact of festivals on local communities.
19. How do digital and virtual festivals compare to traditional ones?
20. Explore the future of festivals in a changing world.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically analyze the transformation of traditional festivals in the modern world.
2. Debate the impact of festivals on environmental sustainability.
3. Evaluate the role of festivals in promoting global peace and understanding.
4. Discuss the intersection of festivals and political movements.
5. Analyze the economic benefits and drawbacks of hosting large-scale festivals.
6. Evaluate the cultural appropriation in international festivals.
7. Discuss the impact of social media on festival experiences.
8. Analyze the role of festivals in urban regeneration.
9. Evaluate the balance between tradition and innovation in festivals.
10. Discuss the psychological effects of participating in festivals.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critically discuss the role of festivals in shaping national identities.
2. Debate the ethical implications of cultural tourism during festivals.
3. Analyze the influence of festivals on global cultural trends.
4. Evaluate the role of festivals in addressing social issues.
5. Discuss the impact of pandemics on the future of festivals.
6. Examine the influence of religious festivals on secular societies.
7. Critique the representation of minorities in mainstream festivals.
8. Analyze the role of festivals in fostering global solidarity.
9. Debate the future of festivals in the context of digital evolution.
10. Discuss the role of festivals in perpetuating or challenging stereotypes.