ESL Conversation Questions – Relationships

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is a friend?
2. How do you make new friends?
3. What do you like to do with your friends?
4. How can you be a good friend?
5. Do you have a best friend? Tell us about them.
6. What do you say to make someone feel better?
7. How do you celebrate your friend’s birthday?
8. What is your favorite memory with a friend?
9. How do you share things with your friends?
10. Can animals be friends?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
2. How do friendships change over time?
3. How do you maintain long-distance friendships?
4. Can you be friends with your family members?
5. How do social media affect friendships?
6. What’s the difference between friendship and love?
7. How do you solve problems with your friends?
8. Have you ever had to end a friendship? Why?
9. How do cultural differences impact friendships?
10. What activities strengthen friendships?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the importance of trust in relationships.
2. How can communication problems affect relationships?
3. What role do shared interests play in friendships?
4. How do you balance time between friends and family?
5. Discuss the concept of platonic relationships.
6. How do societal norms influence romantic relationships?
7. What are the challenges of workplace relationships?
8. How do relationships contribute to personal growth?
9. Can relationships survive betrayal? How?
10. What impact does travel have on relationships?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Analyze the dynamics of power in relationships.
2. How do expectations affect relationships?
3. Discuss the psychology behind attraction.
4. How do financial issues impact relationships?
5. Explore the concept of unconditional love.
6. How do cultural backgrounds influence relationship dynamics?
7. What is the role of compromise in a healthy relationship?
8. Discuss the impact of technology on romantic relationships.
9. How do life changes affect relationships?
10. Explore the significance of self-love in relationships.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the notion that opposites attract.
2. Analyze the effects of globalization on interpersonal relationships.
3. Discuss the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in forming relationships.
4. Explore the concept of soulmates from a philosophical perspective.
5. How do environmental factors shape human relationships?
6. Discuss the intersection of politics and personal relationships.
7. Analyze the role of language in expressing love and affection.
8. Explore the psychological effects of loneliness and isolation.
9. Discuss the societal impact of non-traditional family structures.
10. Analyze the changing perceptions of marriage and long-term commitments.