ESL Conversation Questions – Luxury 💎

A2 Level (Elementary)

What is a luxury item you know?
Do you think luxury cars are important? Why?
Can you describe a luxury hotel?
What luxury food would you like to try?
Is a big house a luxury?
Do you need luxury items to be happy?
What is the most luxurious place you know?
How do you feel about expensive clothes?
Would you like to go on a luxury holiday?
What is more important, luxury or comfort?
Can books be a luxury?
What luxury item do you wish you had?
Do you know anyone who has a luxury lifestyle?
What makes something a luxury?
Is technology a luxury or a necessity?
Can you live without luxury?
What is the difference between cheap and luxury items?
Do animals have luxuries?
Are luxury items always better quality?
Would you work in a luxury industry?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

How does society view luxury items?
Is the pursuit of luxury beneficial or harmful?
What luxury would you like to afford in the future?
Can luxury goods be sustainable?
How does luxury influence fashion trends?
Discuss the role of branding in luxury.
Are luxury experiences more valuable than luxury items?
How does luxury impact the economy?
Can luxury be accessible to everyone?
How do luxury brands maintain their status?
What is your opinion on luxury travel?
How do luxury items affect social status?
Can luxury be ethical?
Discuss the psychology behind luxury consumption.
Is luxury important in your culture?
How has the concept of luxury changed over time?
Can luxury lead to waste?
What’s the future of the luxury market?
How does media portray luxury?
Is there a difference between luxury and extravagance?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

Analyze the impact of luxury on consumer behavior.
How does luxury affect individual identity?
Discuss the ethical implications of luxury industries.
Can luxury be democratised without losing its value?
How does luxury influence global economic inequalities?
Evaluate the role of exclusivity in luxury branding.
What is the relationship between luxury and art?
How can luxury brands adapt to changing consumer values?
Is luxury consumption a form of self-expression?
Discuss the concept of “affordable luxury.”
How does technology redefine luxury?
What role does craftsmanship play in luxury goods?
Can luxury and minimalism coexist?
How do cultural differences influence luxury perception?
Discuss the sustainability challenges in luxury industries.
Is luxury an investment or an expense?
How has digital media transformed the luxury market?
What psychological factors drive luxury purchases?
How do luxury brands balance tradition and innovation?
Discuss the concept of luxury in a post-pandemic world.

C1 Level (Advanced)

Critically evaluate the paradox of luxury and sustainability.
How does luxury consumption reflect societal values?
Discuss the role of luxury in shaping consumer aspirations.
Analyze the dynamics of scarcity in luxury branding.
Explore the interplay between luxury and cultural capital.
Evaluate the impact of digitalization on luxury consumer experiences.
Discuss how luxury marketing manipulates consumer perceptions.
Analyze the socio-economic factors influencing luxury trends.
How does luxury relate to the concept of conspicuous consumption?
Explore the ethical dilemmas faced by luxury brands.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

Deconstruct the ideology behind luxury branding.
Discuss the implications of luxury goods as symbols of social stratification.
Analyze the intersection of luxury and power dynamics.
Critically examine the notion of “inclusive exclusivity” in luxury marketing.
Explore the philosophical aspects of luxury and desire.
Analyze the role of luxury in perpetuating global inequalities.
Discuss the impact of luxury on cultural and economic imperialism.
Critique the relationship between luxury and consumerist culture.
Explore the concept of “hyper-luxury” and its societal implications.
Discuss the future trajectory of luxury in an evolving global economy.