ESL Conversation Questions – Insects

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. Can you name five different types of insects?
2. What is your favorite insect? Why?
3. Are you afraid of any insects? Which ones?
4. What insects can you find in your home?
5. Do you think insects are important? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever seen a butterfly? Describe it.
7. What do insects eat?
8. Are there any useful insects? Which ones?
9. Do you know any insects that can fly?
10. What colors are the insects you know?
11. Have you ever been bitten by an insect?
12. Can you describe the life cycle of a butterfly?
13. Do you know any insects that live in the water?
14. What is the smallest insect you know?
15. Have you ever caught an insect?
16. Do you know any insects that make sounds?
17. What do insects do in the winter?
18. Have you ever seen a bee making honey?
19. Do you know any insects that are dangerous?
20. Would you like to keep an insect as a pet? Which one?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Why are insects important for the environment?
2. Can you explain the process of metamorphosis in insects?
3. What are the differences between insects and spiders?
4. How do insects help in pollination?
5. Are insects important in your country’s ecosystem?
6. What are some common misconceptions about insects?
7. How do insects communicate with each other?
8. What role do insects play in the food chain?
9. Can you discuss the habitat of a specific insect?
10. What adaptations do insects have for survival?
11. How do insects affect agriculture?
12. Can you describe a beneficial insect and its role?
13. What is the impact of pesticides on insect populations?
14. How do cultural attitudes towards insects differ around the world?
15. Are there any traditional uses of insects in your culture?
16. What are some invasive insect species and their effects?
17. How can people protect beneficial insects?
18. Discuss the lifecycle of an insect you find interesting.
19. Are there any endangered insect species? Why are they endangered?
20. How do you think climate change affects insects?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the ecological significance of insects in biodiversity.
2. How do insects contribute to scientific research and medicine?
3. Analyze the impact of urbanization on insect habitats.
4. Discuss the ethical considerations of insect farming.
5. How do different cultures perceive and utilize insects?
6. Evaluate the role of insects in sustainable agriculture.
7. How are insects adapting to changing environmental conditions?
8. Discuss the relationship between insects and human health.
9. Analyze the role of insects in art and literature.
10. How can technology be used to study and protect insects?
11. Discuss the impact of invasive insect species on native ecosystems.
12. Analyze the effects of climate change on insect migration and behavior.
13. How do insects interact with other species in their ecosystems?
14. Evaluate the use of insects as a source of food and nutrition.
15. Discuss the challenges in conserving insect diversity.
16. How do insects influence the balance of natural ecosystems?
17. Analyze the economic impact of insects on agriculture and industry.
18. Discuss the role of citizen science in studying insects.
19. How do insect behaviors provide insights into evolutionary biology?
20. Evaluate the future challenges in managing insect populations.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the role of insects in ecosystem services.
2. Evaluate the ethical implications of genetic modification of insects.
3. Discuss the significance of insect biodiversity for ecological resilience.
4. Analyze the challenges in balancing insect conservation with human needs.
5. Evaluate the impact of global trade on the spread of invasive insect species.
6. Discuss the role of insects in traditional medicine and pharmacology.
7. Analyze the long-term effects of habitat loss on insect populations.
8. Evaluate the role of insects in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
9. Discuss the potential of insects in biotechnology and biomimicry.
10. Critically assess the role of policy and legislation in insect conservation.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the ethical considerations of using insects in scientific research.
2. Analyze the complex interactions between insect populations and climate dynamics.
3. Evaluate the role of insects in global ecological and economic systems.
4. Critique the effectiveness of current strategies for invasive insect species control.
5. Analyze the role of cultural attitudes in shaping insect conservation efforts.
6. Debate the potential of insects in addressing global food security challenges.
7. Critically evaluate the role of insects in sustainable development goals.
8. Analyze the impact of technology on the study and conservation of insects.
9. Debate the implications of anthropogenic activities on insect biodiversity.
10. Critically assess the future of entomology in a changing world.