ESL Conversation Questions – Pandemics

A2 Level:

1. What is a pandemic?
2. How do you stay healthy?
3. What are masks for?
4. Can you name any pandemics?
5. How do you feel about doctors?
6. Why is hand washing important?
7. Have you ever been vaccinated?
8. What do you do when you are sick?
9. How do schools change during a pandemic?
10. Do you know how to use hand sanitizer?
11. What is social distancing?
12. Why do people work from home?
13. How do you stay connected with friends?
14. What is a quarantine?
15. Do you exercise at home?
16. How do you get food during a pandemic?
17. What games do you play inside?
18. How do you study or work online?
19. What is a vaccine?
20. How do you feel about online meetings?

B1 Level:

1. Why are pandemics global issues?
2. How do governments respond to pandemics?
3. Discuss the role of healthcare workers.
4. How do pandemics affect mental health?
5. Why is vaccine development important?
6. How can communities support each other?
7. What changes have you noticed in public places?
8. How do pandemics impact the economy?
9. What is the importance of scientific research?
10. How do you stay informed about pandemics?
11. Discuss the impact of travel restrictions.
12. How has education changed?
13. What are the benefits of wearing masks?
14. How can we reduce the spread of viruses?
15. Discuss the importance of global cooperation.
16. How do pandemics affect sports and entertainment?
17. What new hobbies have you started?
18. How do you plan for emergencies?
19. Discuss the importance of personal hygiene.
20. How can technology help during pandemics?

B2 Level:

1. Analyze the long-term impacts of pandemics on society.
2. Discuss the ethical considerations in vaccine distribution.
3. How do cultural attitudes affect pandemic responses?
4. Examine the role of misinformation in pandemics.
5. How can countries improve pandemic preparedness?
6. Discuss the balance between privacy and public health.
7. How do pandemics accelerate technological innovation?
8. What lessons have been learned from past pandemics?
9. Analyze the impact of pandemics on global inequality.
10. Discuss the importance of resilience in communities.
11. How do environmental factors contribute to pandemics?
12. Examine the relationship between globalization and pandemics.
13. Discuss strategies for mental health support.
14. How do pandemics challenge educational systems?
15. What are the consequences of economic shutdowns?
16. How can art and culture provide comfort during pandemics?
17. Discuss the importance of local vs. global responses.
18. How do pandemics affect international relations?
19. What is the role of non-governmental organizations?
20. Examine the impact of pandemics on urban planning.

C1 Level:

1. Critically evaluate the global health governance during pandemics.
2. Discuss the socio-political implications of pandemic measures.
3. Explore the concept of “new normal” post-pandemic.
4. Analyze the interplay between science, politics, and society.
5. Examine the ethics of emergency use authorizations for vaccines.
6. Discuss the impact of pandemics on civil liberties.
7. Explore the future of work and education after pandemics.
8. Analyze the role of media in shaping public perception.
9. Discuss innovations in healthcare prompted by pandemics.
10. Examine the challenges of ensuring equitable healthcare access.

C2 Level:

1. Critique the effectiveness of international cooperation in pandemic response.
2. Explore the philosophical implications of pandemic-related societal changes.
3. Analyze the balance between individual rights and collective health.
4. Discuss the impact of pandemics on the concept of global citizenship.
5. Examine the potential for systemic change in the post-pandemic world.
6. Critically evaluate the role of data analytics in pandemic management.
7. Discuss the implications of pandemics for global economic restructuring.
8. Analyze the changing landscape of public health policy.
9. Explore the ethical dimensions of health surveillance.
10. Critically assess the future of global mobility and travel.