ESL Conversation Questions – Gifts

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. Do you like giving or receiving gifts more?
2. What was the last gift you received?
3. What is your favorite gift ever?
4. Do you give gifts on birthdays?
5. How do you wrap gifts?
6. What gifts do children like?
7. Do you make gifts by hand?
8. What gifts do you give to friends?
9. How do you choose a gift?
10. What is a popular gift in your country?
11. Have you ever received a funny gift?
12. Do you prefer gifts or spending time together?
13. What do you say when you get a gift?
14. Have you ever given a pet as a gift?
15. What do you do with gifts you don’t like?
16. Do you give gifts on holidays?
17. How do you surprise someone with a gift?
18. What gift would you like to receive?
19. Have you ever forgotten to give a gift?
20. Do you like surprise gifts?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do gifts show care and affection?
2. What makes a gift special?
3. How do different cultures give gifts?
4. Can gifts be non-material?
5. What is the best way to react to an unexpected gift?
6. How does giving gifts strengthen relationships?
7. Should gifts always be expensive?
8. How do you feel about gift cards?
9. What are some eco-friendly gift ideas?
10. How do you handle gift exchanges at work?
11. Is it okay to re-gift something?
12. How do gifts differ for different occasions?
13. What are some traditional gifts in your culture?
14. How do you handle the pressure of finding the perfect gift?
15. Can gifts sometimes be misunderstood?
16. How do you decide on a budget for gifts?
17. What are some creative ways to give a gift?
18. How do you keep gifts a surprise?
19. What role do gifts play in celebrations in your culture?
20. How do you thank someone for a gift?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the psychology behind gift-giving.
2. Discuss the commercialization of gift-giving in society.
3. How do gifts convey messages without words?
4. What are the ethics of corporate gifting?
5. How do gift-giving traditions reflect cultural values?
6. Discuss the impact of technology on gift-giving.
7. How does the concept of gift-giving differ across age groups?
8. What are the potential downsides of gift-giving?
9. How do gifts play a role in diplomacy and politics?
10. Discuss the importance of personalization in gifts.
11. How do societal expectations influence gift-giving?
12. Discuss the role of gifts in maintaining long-distance relationships.
13. Analyze the symbolism of different types of gifts.
14. How can gift-giving be sustainable?
15. Discuss the impact of gifts on children’s development.
16. How do gifts influence social dynamics?
17. What are the traditions of anonymous gift-giving?
18. Discuss the significance of handmade gifts.
19. How do cultural differences affect gift-giving etiquette?
20. Analyze the role of gifts in strengthening bonds in a community.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the impact of consumerism on gift-giving.
2. Discuss the role of gifts in expressing identity and personality.
3. Evaluate the social implications of extravagant gift-giving.
4. Analyze the historical evolution of gift-giving practices.
5. Discuss the concept of reciprocity in gift-giving.
6. Evaluate the psychological impact of gift-giving and receiving.
7. Analyze the role of gifts in cultural and religious ceremonies.
8. Discuss the balance between sentimentality and practicality in gifts.
9. Evaluate the impact of digital gifts and virtual gifting trends.
10. Analyze the role of gifts in expressing gratitude and appreciation.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critique the notion of obligatory gift-giving in modern society.
2. Analyze the implications of gift-giving in power dynamics.
3. Discuss the intersection of gift-giving with ethical consumption.
4. Evaluate the cultural significance of gift-giving in shaping social norms.
5. Analyze the role of gifts in articulating social status and prestige.
6. Discuss the influence of global trends on local gift-giving customs.
7. Evaluate the impact of marketing on the perception of ideal gifts.
8. Analyze the psychological effects of gift-giving on interpersonal relationships.
9. Discuss the relationship between gift-giving and economic systems.
10. Analyze the role of gifts in ceremonial and ritualistic practices.