ESL Conversation Questions – Happiness

Lesson recommendation: The Happiest Country, What Makes You Happy

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What makes you happy?
2. Do you feel happy when you are with your family?
3. What is your happiest memory?
4. Do you like to make other people happy?
5. What activities make you feel happy?
6. Is it important to smile every day? Why?
7. What food makes you happy?
8. How do you cheer up a friend who is sad?
9. Do you feel happy when you help others?
10. What is a happy song that you like?
11. Do you think pets can make people happy?
12. What do you do when you feel unhappy?
13. Can holidays make you happy? How?
14. Do you think money can buy happiness?
15. What does a happy day look like for you?
16. Who is the happiest person you know?
17. Do you think children are happier than adults? Why?
18. What makes people happy in your country?
19. Do you like to share your happiness with others?
20. What is a happy place for you?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Why is happiness important in life?
2. How can we find happiness in small things?
3. Discuss how relationships affect happiness.
4. Can doing good deeds make us happy?
5. How does culture influence our idea of happiness?
6. What are some common myths about happiness?
7. How do hobbies contribute to happiness?
8. Discuss the connection between health and happiness.
9. Can travel make people happier? How?
10. How do you stay positive in difficult times?
11. What role does gratitude play in happiness?
12. How can we spread happiness in our community?
13. Discuss the impact of technology on happiness.
14. Can achieving goals make you happy?
15. How does nature contribute to our happiness?
16. Discuss how music affects our mood.
17. What lessons about happiness have you learned in life?
18. How does work-life balance relate to happiness?
19. Can meditation or mindfulness make you happier?
20. What are the challenges in defining happiness?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the psychological aspects of happiness.
2. Discuss the role of happiness in overall well-being.
3. Evaluate the impact of societal pressures on happiness.
4. How does happiness change as we age?
5. Discuss the concept of happiness in different cultures.
6. Can happiness be measured? How?
7. How do expectations influence our happiness?
8. Examine the relationship between happiness and success.
9. Discuss the role of humor in achieving happiness.
10. How does personal growth contribute to happiness?
11. Analyze the effect of social media on perceived happiness.
12. Discuss the balance between material and spiritual happiness.
13. How do economic factors impact happiness?
14. Analyze the role of resilience in maintaining happiness.
15. How do altruism and empathy contribute to happiness?
16. Discuss the concept of finding joy in adversity.
17. Analyze the interplay between freedom and happiness.
18. How do societal values shape our understanding of happiness?
19. Discuss the impact of lifestyle choices on happiness.
20. Can art and creativity lead to happiness?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the pursuit of happiness as a life goal.
2. Explore the philosophical dimensions of happiness.
3. Analyze the socio-economic disparities in achieving happiness.
4. Discuss the role of happiness in public policy and governance.
5. Evaluate the impact of globalization on concepts of happiness.
6. Discuss the paradoxes and complexities of happiness.
7. Analyze the influence of technology on authentic happiness.
8. How does happiness relate to ethical and moral values?
9. Discuss the role of education in fostering happiness.
10. Examine the future of happiness in a rapidly changing world.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the statement: “Happiness is a state of mind, not a circumstance.”
2. Analyze the existential aspects of happiness.
3. Discuss the role of happiness in a post-pandemic world.
4. Evaluate the statement: “Happiness is a byproduct, not a goal.”
5. How does happiness interact with the concept of self-actualization?
6. Analyze the impact of cultural narratives on the pursuit of happiness.
7. Explore the role of happiness in sustainable living.
8. Discuss the potential of happiness in conflict resolution.
9. Critically assess the evolution of happiness as a scientific study.
10. Examine the future trends in the pursuit and understanding of happiness.