ESL Conversation Questions – Music

A2 Level Questions (Simple English)

1. What is your favorite kind of music?
2. Can you play a musical instrument? Which one?
3. Do you like to sing?
4. What are some popular songs in your country?
5. Have you been to a live music concert?
6. What music do you listen to when you are happy?
7. Who is your favorite singer or band?
8. How does music make you feel?
9. What instruments can you recognize by sound?
10. Do you like to dance to music?
11. Have you ever written a song?
12. What music videos do you like?
13. How do you listen to music (radio, online, CDs)?
14. What kind of music is popular with your friends?
15. Do you like loud or quiet music?
16. What is a music festival?
17. Have you learned music at school?
18. What songs do you like to sing in the shower?
19. What traditional music is from your country?
20. Would you like to be a musician? Why?

B1 Level Questions (Intermediate English)

1. Discuss the role of music in your culture.
2. How has music changed over the last 50 years?
3. What are some different music genres?
4. How does music influence fashion?
5. What are the benefits of learning a musical instrument?
6. Discuss the importance of music videos in popular culture.
7. How do music streaming services affect musicians?
8. Discuss the impact of music on mental health.
9. How do lyrics contribute to the power of a song?
10. What makes a music concert memorable?
11. How has technology changed the way we listen to music?
12. Discuss the role of music in movies and TV shows.
13. How do music festivals promote cultural exchange?
14. What are some challenges faced by professional musicians?
15. How does music bring people together?
16. Discuss the process of making an album.
17. How do cover songs differ from the original versions?
18. Discuss the significance of national anthems.
19. What is the importance of music awards?
20. How do musicians use music to make political statements?

B2 Level Questions (Upper-Intermediate English)

1. Analyze the influence of music on global cultural trends.
2. Discuss the evolution of a specific music genre.
3. How do music and identity relate to each other?
4. Examine the impact of digital piracy on the music industry.
5. Discuss the representation of minorities in the music industry.
6. Analyze the role of music in social and political movements.
7. How has the internet changed music production and distribution?
8. Discuss the economics of the music industry.
9. How do musicians collaborate across different genres?
10. Analyze the role of music critics and reviews.
11. Discuss the impact of music on language learning.
12. How does live music performance differ from recorded music?
13. Examine the role of music in education.
14. Discuss the cultural appropriation in music.
15. How do music streaming algorithms influence what we listen to?
16. Analyze the role of music in therapy and healing.
17. Discuss the impact of global events on music creation and performance.
18. How do music genres emerge and evolve?
19. Discuss the balance between artistic integrity and commercial success in music.
20. Analyze the influence of historical events on music trends.

C1 Level Questions (Advanced English)

1. Critically analyze the concept of musical genres and their relevance today.
2. Discuss the relationship between music and other forms of art.
3. How does globalization affect musical diversity?
4. Examine the role of censorship in music.
5. Discuss the phenomenon of world music and its implications.
6. Analyze the role of music in cultural diplomacy.
7. Discuss the ethical considerations in music sampling and remixing.
8. Examine the impact of political regimes on the music industry.
9. Analyze the role of fan culture in the music industry.
10. Discuss the future trends in music technology and consumption.

C2 Level Questions (Proficiency English)

1. Critique the role of music in shaping societal norms and values.
2. Analyze the interplay between music, politics, and activism.
3. Discuss the philosophical aspects of music and human experience.
4. Evaluate the impact of multinational corporations on music diversity.
5. Examine the complexities of intellectual property in music.
6. Analyze the role of music in constructing national identities.
7. Discuss the transformation of music in the digital age.
8. Evaluate the role of music in cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
9. Critically assess the sustainability of the music industry’s business models.
10. Discuss the evolution of the concept of the music album.