ESL Conversation Questions – Technology

Lesson recommendation: Category “Technology”

A2 Level Questions

1. What gadgets do you see in the picture?
2. Do you use a computer or tablet? For what?
3. What is your favorite piece of technology?
4. Can you name three things that use electricity in your home?
5. How do you communicate with your friends and family? Why?
6. Do you think robots are helpful? Why or why not?
7. What kind of technology do you wish existed?
8. Do you play video games? Which ones?
9. How do you think technology helps people?
10. Would you like to ride in a self-driving car? Why?
11. How do you use the internet for learning?
12. What is renewable energy? Can you name a type?
13. Do you prefer reading paper books or eBooks? Why?
14. What do you think schools will be like in the future?
15. How does technology make our lives easier?
16. Would you like to have a smart home? What would it do?
17. How do you stay safe online?
18. What technology do you use to listen to music?
19. Can you name a technology inventor?
20. How has technology changed the way we travel?

B1 Level Questions

1. Discuss the impact of social media on society.
2. How has technology improved healthcare?
3. What are the pros and cons of online learning?
4. How do you think technology affects the environment?
5. What role does technology play in modern communication?
6. How can technology help in solving global issues?
7. What is artificial intelligence? Can you give an example?
8. How do you stay updated with new technology?
9. Discuss the importance of data privacy.
10. What are smart cities? How do they benefit us?
11. How has mobile technology changed in the last decade?
12. What do you think are the most significant technological advancements?
13. How does technology impact entertainment?
14. Discuss the ethical implications of genetic engineering.
15. How do renewable energy sources compare to fossil fuels?
16. What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Give examples.
17. How do you think technology will change jobs in the future?
18. Discuss the role of technology in education.
19. What are the challenges of cybersecurity?
20. How has technology changed the way we shop?

B2 Level Questions

1. Analyze the relationship between technology and economic development.
2. Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence on employment.
3. Evaluate the impact of digital currencies on global finance.
4. How does technology contribute to sustainable living?
5. Discuss the role of technology in democracy and governance.
6. Analyze the ethical considerations of surveillance technology.
7. How has technology influenced artistic expression?
8. Discuss the potential of biotechnology in healthcare.
9. Evaluate the importance of technological literacy in today’s world.
10. How do emerging technologies shape global security?
11. Discuss the impact of technology on privacy rights.
12. Analyze the role of technology in disaster response and management.
13. Evaluate the social implications of wearable technology.
14. How has technology transformed the transportation industry?
15. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of space exploration.
16. Analyze the impact of technology on traditional media.
17. Discuss the significance of open source in technology development.
18. Evaluate the role of technology in climate change mitigation.
19. How does technology affect cultural identities?
20. Discuss the future of work in the context of automation.

C1 Level Questions

1. Critically assess the role of technology in shaping human behavior.
2. Explore the implications of virtual reality on human perception and interaction.
3. Analyze the impact of big data on decision-making in business and governance.
4. Discuss the potential of nanotechnology in solving environmental issues.
5. Evaluate the influence of social media algorithms on public opinion.
6. Examine the ethical challenges of human augmentation technologies.
7. Analyze the role of technology in enhancing global collaboration.
8. Discuss the implications of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies.
9. Evaluate the challenges of ensuring equitable access to technology.
10. Analyze the impact of technological advancements on intellectual property rights.

C2 Level Questions

1. Debate the long-term societal implications of a cashless economy.
2. Critically evaluate the potential risks and benefits of artificial superintelligence.
3. Discuss the philosophical implications of creating life through synthetic biology.
4. Analyze the governance challenges posed by global internet companies.
5. Debate the ethics of using technology for surveillance versus privacy.
6. Examine the role of technology in perpetuating or reducing social inequalities.
7. Discuss the potential of quantum computing and its implications for security.
8. Critically assess the sustainability of the current pace of technological innovation.
9. Explore the implications of autonomous weapons systems on international security.
10. Debate the future of human-technology integration and its impact on identity.