ESL Conversation Questions – Islands

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is an island?
2. Have you ever been to an island? If so, where?
3. What animals live on islands?
4. Why do people visit islands?
5. Can you name three famous islands?
6. What do you think island life is like?
7. How do you get to an island?
8. What kinds of foods come from islands?
9. Do you know any island stories or movies?
10. What would you do if you lived on an island?
11. What is a beach?
12. Can islands be cold? Why or why not?
13. How are islands different from cities?
14. What games can you play on an island?
15. Do you like swimming in the sea?
16. What would you pack for a trip to an island?
17. Can you draw a map of an island?
18. What colors do you see on an island?
19. Would you like to live on an island? Why?
20. Are there islands in your country?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. What makes islands unique?
2. How do islands form?
3. Discuss the culture of island nations.
4. What are the challenges of living on an island?
5. How do islands impact tourism?
6. What is island biodiversity?
7. Compare island climates around the world.
8. How do islands affect the environment?
9. Discuss the economy of an island.
10. How do islands manage resources?
11. What is island conservation?
12. How are islands represented in literature and film?
13. Discuss the history of an island you know.
14. How does transportation work on islands?
15. What are the traditions of island communities?
16. How do islands prepare for natural disasters?
17. What is the role of islands in global politics?
18. How do islanders practice sustainability?
19. Discuss the education system on islands.
20. What are the future challenges for islands?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the ecological significance of islands.
2. Discuss the impact of climate change on islands.
3. How do islands contribute to biodiversity?
4. What are the geopolitical issues facing islands?
5. Analyze the cultural diversity of island nations.
6. Discuss the role of islands in maritime trade.
7. How have islands influenced exploration history?
8. What are the unique challenges of island economies?
9. Discuss the social structure of island communities.
10. How does island geography shape culture?
11. What is the impact of tourism on island ecology?
12. Discuss the importance of marine conservation around islands.
13. How do islands maintain cultural identity?
14. What are the challenges of healthcare on islands?
15. Analyze the role of islands in global climate regulation.
16. How do islands manage fresh water resources?
17. Discuss the architectural styles of island homes.
18. What are the legal issues facing island territories?
19. How do island nations handle international relations?
20. Discuss the future of renewable energy on islands.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Evaluate the impact of global warming on island nations.
2. Analyze the economic strategies of island countries.
3. Discuss the cultural integration in multi-ethnic island societies.
4. Evaluate the role of islands in global biodiversity conservation.
5. Analyze the impact of colonialism on island nations.
6. Discuss the challenges of sustainable development on islands.
7. Evaluate the geopolitical importance of strategic islands.
8. Analyze the cultural exchange between island nations and mainland.
9. Discuss the balance between tradition and modernity on islands.
10. Evaluate the impact of international policies on island economies.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critically analyze the concept of island nation sovereignty.
2. Discuss the long-term environmental sustainability of islands.
3. Evaluate the role of islands in shaping world history.
4. Analyze the impact of globalization on island cultures.
5. Critique the management of natural disasters in island regions.
6. Discuss the philosophical notion of isolation in the context of islands.
7. Evaluate the impact of sea level rise on island geopolitics.
8. Analyze the role of islands in marine ecosystem preservation.
9. Critically assess the tourism industry’s impact on island cultures.
10. Explore the future of island nations in the face of climate change.