ESL Conversation Questions – Kindness

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is kindness?
2. Can you describe a time someone was kind to you?
3. How do you show kindness to others?
4. Why is it important to be kind?
5. What are some kind words you know?
6. How do you feel when you are kind to someone?
7. Can animals show kindness?
8. What are simple acts of kindness?
9. How do you say “thank you” in your language?
10. What is a kind thing to do for a friend?
11. How do you help your family?
12. What can you do to be kind at school?
13. Is it easy to be kind to strangers?
14. How do you make someone smile?
15. What is your favorite kind story or movie?
16. How do you show kindness to the environment?
17. Why is listening important in being kind?
18. How can you be kind when you are online?
19. What is a kind thing to do for someone who is sad?
20. Do you think kindness is the same in every country?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How can kindness change a person’s day?
2. Why is empathy important in kindness?
3. What are the challenges of being kind?
4. How does kindness affect relationships?
5. What is random acts of kindness?
6. How do you respond to unkindness?
7. What role does kindness play in your culture?
8. Can kindness be taught?
9. How does being kind make you feel?
10. What is the difference between kindness and politeness?
11. How do you encourage others to be kind?
12. What is the most generous act you have witnessed?
13. How do stories and movies teach us about kindness?
14. How do you balance kindness and self-care?
15. What are the benefits of volunteering?
16. How do you show kindness in a difficult situation?
17. What is the role of kindness in leadership?
18. How does kindness improve a community?
19. What are ways to be kind to yourself?
20. How can you show kindness at work or school?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the impact of kindness on mental health.
2. How does kindness contribute to social harmony?
3. Analyze the role of kindness in conflict resolution.
4. What are the long-term effects of kindness?
5. How does culture influence expressions of kindness?
6. Discuss the psychology behind altruism.
7. How can kindness be impactful in a digital world?
8. What is the difference between kindness and compassion?
9. How does kindness relate to sustainability?
10. Discuss the importance of kindness in global crises.
11. How do acts of kindness ripple through society?
12. What are the limitations of kindness?
13. How can organizations promote kindness?
14. Discuss the role of kindness in education.
15. How does kindness affect the workplace environment?
16. What are ethical considerations in acts of kindness?
17. How does kindness challenge societal norms?
18. Discuss the balance between kindness and honesty.
19. How do media portrayals impact our understanding of kindness?
20. What is the future of kindness in an increasingly digital world?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically analyze the concept of “pay it forward.”
2. Evaluate the relationship between kindness and cultural norms.
3. Discuss the role of kindness in leadership and governance.
4. Analyze the impact of societal expectations on acts of kindness.
5. Evaluate the role of kindness in healthcare.
6. Discuss the importance of self-kindness in personal growth.
7. Analyze the role of kindness in environmental activism.
8. Discuss the impact of kindness movements on social change.
9. Evaluate the influence of kindness on public policy.
10. Discuss the intersection of kindness and technology.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Examine the philosophical aspects of kindness.
2. Debate the role of kindness in a competitive society.
3. Analyze the societal impacts of a culture driven by kindness.
4. Evaluate the long-term societal changes due to widespread acts of kindness.
5. Discuss the role of kindness in shaping human evolution.
6. Analyze the relationship between kindness and economic systems.
7. Debate the effectiveness of institutionalized kindness.
8. Examine the role of kindness in international relations.
9. Analyze the impact of kindness on collective mental health.
10. Discuss the future of kindness in an evolving socio-political landscape.