ESL Conversation Questions – Video Games

🎮 Lessons we’ve made about this topic:
– Discussing Video Games
– Tech & Internet Culture

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is a video game?
2. Do you play video games? Which ones?
3. What colors are in your favorite game?
4. Can you play games on a phone?
5. Who do you play video games with?
6. What animals have you seen in video games?
7. Do you like music from video games?
8. What do you need to play a video game?
9. Have you ever won a video game?
10. Can video games be educational?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Why do people enjoy playing video games?
2. How do video games improve skills?
3. Can video games be bad for you? How?
4. What’s the most popular video game in your country?
5. How do you choose a new video game to play?
6. What’s the difference between online and offline games?
7. How do video games bring people together?
8. Have you ever learned something from a video game?
9. What kind of video game would you create?
10. How have video games changed over time?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Discuss the impact of video games on society.
2. How can video games influence behavior?
3. What are the benefits of multiplayer games?
4. Analyze the role of storytelling in video games.
5. How do video games reflect cultural differences?
6. Discuss the ethics of in-game purchases.
7. Evaluate the role of competition in video games.
8. How do video games affect attention and focus?
9. Discuss the significance of video game soundtracks.
10. How can video games be used in education?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the portrayal of gender in video games.
2. Discuss the impact of video games on mental health.
3. Evaluate the potential of virtual reality games.
4. Analyze the economics of the video game industry.
5. Discuss the role of video games in artistic expression.
6. Evaluate the influence of video games on physical health.
7. Discuss the phenomenon of esports and its future.
8. Analyze the role of censorship in video gaming.
9. Discuss the balance between gameplay and graphics.
10. Evaluate the role of community in video game development.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Discuss the philosophical implications of video gaming.
2. Analyze the impact of gaming culture on language and communication.
3. Critique the representation of historical events in video games.
4. Discuss the role of video games in shaping identity and social connections.
5. Analyze the potential of video games for social change.
6. Discuss the ethical considerations of AI in video games.
7. Evaluate the impact of video games on global economies.
8. Analyze the intersection of video games and virtual ethics.
9. Discuss the future of interactive storytelling in gaming.
10. Evaluate the role of modding communities in video game culture.