ESL Conversation Questions – Marketing

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is marketing?
2. Can you name a product with good marketing?
3. What colors are used in marketing?
4. Have you seen a marketing advertisement?
5. What is a brand?
6. Why is marketing important?
7. How do people market things?
8. What is your favorite advertisement?
9. What do you like in marketing?
10. What is a slogan?
11. Do you remember any slogans?
12. What is online marketing?
13. Can marketing be funny?
14. How does marketing make you feel?
15. What is a logo?
16. Can you draw a famous logo?
17. What makes good marketing?
18. Do you talk about advertisements?
19. What is a marketing campaign?
20. Do you like watching commercials?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss a marketing campaign that impressed you.
2. What role does creativity play in marketing?
3. How do social media influence marketing?
4. What are the ethical aspects of marketing?
5. Discuss the impact of marketing on consumer behavior.
6. How has marketing changed over time?
7. What is the importance of a logo in marketing?
8. How do companies measure marketing success?
9. Discuss the use of celebrities in marketing.
10. What is the difference between marketing and advertising?
11. How does marketing affect your buying decisions?
12. What is a target audience in marketing?
13. Discuss an example of bad marketing.
14. How do marketing strategies vary globally?
15. What is digital marketing?
16. How do trends impact marketing?
17. What is brand loyalty?
18. How do companies build brand identity?
19. Discuss the role of customer feedback in marketing.
20. What is viral marketing?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the marketing strategy of a well-known brand.
2. Discuss the impact of globalization on marketing.
3. How do ethical concerns shape marketing practices?
4. Debate the effectiveness of traditional vs. digital marketing.
5. Analyze the role of data in modern marketing.
6. Discuss the impact of culture on marketing strategies.
7. How do marketing campaigns adapt to different regions?
8. What is the role of storytelling in marketing?
9. How does consumer psychology influence marketing?
10. Discuss the future trends in marketing.
11. What is the impact of technology on marketing?
12. How do companies use branding to differentiate themselves?
13. Discuss the role of influencers in marketing.
14. How do marketing campaigns affect societal norms?
15. What are the challenges of marketing in a digital world?
16. How do environmental concerns affect marketing?
17. Discuss the role of public relations in marketing.
18. What is the significance of market research?
19. How does marketing contribute to economic growth?
20. Analyze the ethical implications of marketing to children.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the role of consumerism in marketing.
2. Analyze the impact of marketing on cultural values.
3. Discuss the ethical boundaries in persuasive marketing.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of shock advertising.
5. Analyze the balance between creativity and profitability in marketing.
6. Discuss the influence of marketing on political campaigns.
7. Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence in marketing.
8. Analyze the impact of regulations on marketing strategies.
9. Critique the role of marketing in shaping consumer identity.
10. Explore the evolution of marketing theories and practices.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the societal implications of mass marketing.
2. Analyze the relationship between marketing and global consumer culture.
3. Critically evaluate the concept of branding as a cultural phenomenon.
4. Discuss the long-term effects of marketing on societal norms.
5. Analyze the role of marketing in the sustainability movement.
6. Critique the impact of digital marketing on privacy.
7. Explore the psychological manipulation in marketing.
8. Debate the ethical limits of neuromarketing.
9. Analyze the influence of marketing on lifestyle choices.
10. Critically assess the role of marketing in economic systems.