ESL Conversation Questions – Generations

👉 Lessons we’ve made about this topic:
– Different Ages & Stages of Life
– Every Birth Generation Explained
– Back in Time: Reunions

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. Can you name the different generations in your family?
2. What stories do your grandparents tell you?
3. How are you different from your parents?
4. What games did your parents play as children?
5. Who is the oldest person in your family?
6. What do you learn from your grandparents?
7. Do you have family traditions?
8. How do you celebrate birthdays in your family?
9. What is your favorite memory with your family?
10. Do you help your grandparents?
11. Who tells the best stories in your family?
12. What does your family do together?
13. Do you have a favorite family photo?
14. What do you like to do with your cousins?
15. What is a typical family meal like?
16. Do you have any family secrets?
17. What is the best advice your family has given you?
18. How do you celebrate holidays in your family?
19. Do you have a family reunion?
20. What chores do you do at home?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do family roles differ across generations?
2. What values have you inherited from your ancestors?
3. How has technology changed family life across generations?
4. Discuss a family heirloom and its story.
5. How do generational gaps affect family dynamics?
6. What are some traditional skills or crafts in your family?
7. How do you communicate with older family members?
8. Compare education in your parents’ time and now.
9. Discuss the importance of family history.
10. How do festivals vary across generations in your family?
11. What life lessons have you learned from older family members?
12. How have family roles changed over time?
13. Discuss the impact of migration on family generations.
14. What stories of hardship have you heard from older generations?
15. How is raising children different now compared to your grandparents’ time?
16. Discuss the concept of respect across generations.
17. What family traditions do you want to continue?
18. How do you deal with generational conflicts?
19. What changes do you foresee in future generations of your family?
20. How does your family preserve its culture?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the concept of generation gaps in families.
2. Discuss how historical events have shaped your family’s generations.
3. How do societal changes impact generational attitudes?
4. What are the challenges of intergenerational communication?
5. How does family structure influence personal development?
6. Explore the role of elders in modern families.
7. Discuss the evolving concept of family roles.
8. How do global events affect generational perspectives?
9. What are the benefits of multigenerational living?
10. Analyze how family stories shape personal identity.
11. How do generational experiences differ in terms of opportunities?
12. Discuss the role of technology in bridging generational gaps.
13. Explore the impact of cultural changes on family traditions.
14. How does migration affect family generational ties?
15. Discuss the importance of oral histories in families.
16. Analyze how economic changes influence family dynamics.
17. How do generational values conflict or align in your family?
18. What is the role of grandparents in today’s families?
19. Discuss the impact of education on generational shifts.
20. How do environmental issues affect different generations?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically analyze the concept of generational identity.
2. Discuss how globalization affects family structures and generational changes.
3. Explore the interplay between cultural traditions and modern influences in families.
4. Analyze the effects of digital culture on intergenerational relationships.
5. Evaluate the role of family narratives in shaping individual worldviews.
6. Discuss the psychological impacts of generational trauma in families.
7. Analyze the changing nature of parent-child relationships over generations.
8. Explore the concept of generational equity in the context of family resources.
9. Evaluate the impact of societal norms on intergenerational expectations.
10. Discuss the significance of generational wisdom in contemporary society.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the notion of generational stereotypes and their validity.
2. Analyze the implications of demographic shifts on familial and societal structures.
3. Explore the philosophical aspects of generational continuity and change.
4. Evaluate how generational narratives are constructed and perpetuated.
5. Discuss the impact of economic disparities across generations within families.
6. Analyze the role of generational memory in cultural and historical preservation.
7. Critically assess the influence of media on generational perceptions.
8. Explore the dynamics of power and authority within multigenerational families.
9. Evaluate the ethical considerations of intergenerational responsibilities.
10. Discuss the intersection of individual identity and generational belonging.