ESL Conversation Questions – Hurricanes

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is a hurricane?
2. Have you ever experienced a hurricane?
3. What should you do during a hurricane?
4. Why are hurricanes dangerous?
5. How do people prepare for hurricanes?
6. Can you name any famous hurricanes?
7. What happens after a hurricane?
8. How do hurricanes affect nature?
9. Do you know how hurricanes are named?
10. What kind of damage can hurricanes cause?
11. How do you feel when you hear about hurricanes?
12. What supplies are important during a hurricane?
13. How do you stay safe in a hurricane?
14. Can animals sense a hurricane coming?
15. What do you think about hurricane warnings?
16. How do communities recover from hurricanes?
17. Why do some places have more hurricanes?
18. What would you take with you in a hurricane evacuation?
19. How do emergency services help during hurricanes?
20. Do you know any stories about hurricanes?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Why are hurricanes becoming more frequent?
2. How do hurricanes form?
3. Discuss the impact of hurricanes on coastal areas.
4. How can we reduce the damage caused by hurricanes?
5. What role does climate change play in hurricanes?
6. How do people rebuild after a hurricane?
7. What are the psychological effects of hurricanes on people?
8. How do governments respond to hurricanes?
9. Discuss the importance of weather forecasting in hurricanes.
10. How can technology help in hurricane preparedness?
11. What are the long-term effects of hurricanes on a community?
12. How do hurricanes affect the economy?
13. Discuss the role of media during hurricane events.
14. What are the challenges of hurricane evacuation?
15. How can communities become more resilient to hurricanes?
16. What lessons have been learned from past hurricanes?
17. How do international aid organizations help after hurricanes?
18. Discuss the importance of insurance in hurricane-prone areas.
19. How do hurricanes impact wildlife and ecosystems?
20. What can we do to help hurricane victims?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the science behind hurricane prediction.
2. Discuss the global implications of increasingly severe hurricanes.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of disaster response strategies.
4. How do hurricanes contribute to global climate patterns?
5. Discuss the ethical considerations in hurricane reporting.
6. Can urban planning reduce the impact of hurricanes?
7. How has hurricane preparedness evolved over time?
8. Examine the relationship between hurricanes and ocean health.
9. Discuss the role of community leadership during hurricane crises.
10. How do international relations affect hurricane aid and response?
11. Evaluate the role of social media in hurricane awareness.
12. Discuss the impact of hurricanes on marginalized communities.
13. How do hurricanes shape cultural narratives in affected regions?
14. Analyze the economic resilience to hurricanes.
15. How do hurricanes influence political policies and actions?
16. Discuss the importance of mental health support post-hurricanes.
17. Analyze the long-term environmental impacts of hurricanes.
18. How do technological advancements aid in hurricane research?
19. Discuss the challenges in hurricane risk communication.
20. Can hurricane experiences lead to positive societal changes?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the global response to major hurricane disasters.
2. Explore the intersection of hurricane science and policy making.
3. Analyze the socio-economic disparities in hurricane impacts.
4. Discuss the challenges in achieving sustainable recovery post-hurricane.
5. Evaluate the impact of hurricanes on global migration patterns.
6. Discuss the balance between economic development and hurricane preparedness.
7. Analyze the influence of media portrayal on public perception of hurricanes.
8. How do hurricanes challenge the concept of national security?
9. Discuss the role of education in building hurricane resilience.
10. Examine the future of hurricane prediction in the age of AI and big data.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the statement: “Hurricanes are a man-made disaster.”
2. Analyze the philosophical implications of natural disasters like hurricanes.
3. Discuss the role of hurricanes in shaping human consciousness and behavior.
4. Evaluate the statement: “Technology has solved the problem of hurricanes.”
5. How do hurricanes intersect with issues of global justice and equity?
6. Analyze the impact of hurricanes on long-term geopolitical strategies.
7. Explore the role of hurricanes in the narrative of climate change.
8. Discuss the potential of global cooperation in hurricane disaster management.
9. Critically assess the evolution of hurricane response over the last century.
10. Examine the future challenges in managing and mitigating hurricane impacts.