ESL Conversation Questions – Mountains

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is a mountain?
2. Have you ever seen a mountain?
3. What color are mountains?
4. Do you like mountains? Why?
5. What can you do on a mountain?
6. Are mountains high or low?
7. What animals live in mountains?
8. Can you draw a mountain?
9. What is snow?
10. Do mountains have trees?
11. What is hiking?
12. Have you been to the mountains?
13. What do you wear to a mountain?
14. Can you ski on mountains?
15. What is at the top of a mountain?
16. Do you know any mountain names?
17. Are there mountains in your country?
18. What do mountains look like?
19. What sounds do you hear in the mountains?
20. Can people live on mountains?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Describe a mountain you have visited.
2. Why are mountains important to nature?
3. What sports can you do in the mountains?
4. How do mountains affect the weather?
5. Have you ever climbed a mountain?
6. How do mountains change with seasons?
7. What is the tallest mountain in the world?
8. What challenges do mountaineers face?
9. How are mountains formed?
10. What is a mountain range?
11. Discuss the wildlife in mountainous areas.
12. How do mountains influence culture?
13. What are the dangers of mountains?
14. How do mountains affect rivers?
15. What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?
16. How do people protect mountains?
17. What are mountain ecosystems?
18. Have you read any stories about mountains?
19. How do mountains contribute to tourism?
20. What is your dream mountain to visit?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Debate the importance of mountain conservation.
2. How do mountains shape regional climates?
3. Discuss the cultural significance of mountains in different societies.
4. Analyze the impact of tourism on mountain environments.
5. How do mountains affect global water cycles?
6. Discuss the challenges of living in mountainous regions.
7. What is the role of mountains in mythology and legends?
8. How has mountaineering evolved over time?
9. What are the ethical considerations in mountain sports?
10. Discuss the geological features of mountains.
11. How do mountains contribute to biodiversity?
12. Discuss the impact of climate change on mountains.
13. What are the spiritual and symbolic meanings of mountains?
14. How do mountains influence art and literature?
15. What is the future of mountainous regions in a warming world?
16. How do mountains affect transportation and trade?
17. What are the challenges of environmental research in mountains?
18. Discuss the role of mountains in renewable energy.
19. How do mountains serve as natural borders?
20. Analyze the economic impact of mountain tourism.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically analyze the balance between mountain tourism and environmental preservation.
2. Discuss the geopolitical significance of mountain ranges.
3. Evaluate the role of mountains in global biodiversity conservation.
4. Analyze the impact of mountain ecosystems on agriculture.
5. Discuss the representation of mountains in world literature.
6. Evaluate the impact of climate change policies on mountain regions.
7. Analyze the sociocultural impact of mountain sports.
8. Discuss the challenges of sustainable development in mountainous areas.
9. Evaluate the role of mountains in shaping national identities.
10. Analyze the historical significance of key mountain ranges.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the role of mountains in global environmental governance.
2. Analyze the philosophical implications of mountains in human consciousness.
3. Critically assess the impact of infrastructural development in mountain regions.
4. Discuss the role of mountains in shaping cultural narratives.
5. Analyze the long-term ecological consequences of deforestation in mountains.
6. Debate the ethical dimensions of extreme mountain sports.
7. Explore the concept of wilderness and its representation in mountains.
8. Analyze the role of mountains in international conflicts.
9. Critically assess the impact of global warming on alpine ecosystems.
10. Explore the interplay between mountain landscapes and cultural heritage.