ESL Conversation Questions – Surfing 🏄‍♂️

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is surfing?
2. Do you need a special board to surf?
3. Can you surf in any ocean?
4. What does a surfer wear?
5. Is surfing a summer sport only?
6. How do surfers stay safe?
7. Can children learn to surf?
8. What colors are surfboards?
9. Do you like watching surfing?
10. Have you ever tried surfing?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do waves form for surfing?
2. What skills do you need to surf?
3. Why is balance important in surfing?
4. How do you choose a good surfboard?
5. What are some famous surfing spots?
6. How does the weather affect surfing?
7. Can you surf alone?
8. What are the dangers of surfing?
9. How do surfers respect the ocean?
10. What is a surfing competition?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Discuss the environmental impact of surfing.
2. How has surfing culture influenced fashion?
3. What role does fitness play in surfing?
4. Analyze the technique of riding a big wave.
5. How do local communities benefit from surfing?
6. What is the history of surfing?
7. How do surfers predict good waves?
8. Discuss the significance of surf etiquette.
9. How has surfing technology evolved?
10. What challenges do professional surfers face?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the portrayal of surfing in media and pop culture.
2. Discuss the implications of commercializing surfing spots.
3. Evaluate the role of surfing in promoting eco-tourism.
4. Analyze the psychological benefits of surfing.
5. How does surfing contribute to global cultural exchange?
6. Discuss the impact of climate change on surfing conditions.
7. Evaluate the sustainability of surfboard manufacturing.
8. How do surfers contribute to marine conservation?
9. Discuss the integration of technology in surfing training.
10. Analyze the future trends in surfing.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the impact of professional surfing on local cultures.
2. Explore the ethical considerations of surfing in protected marine areas.
3. Critically assess the role of surfing in community development.
4. Investigate the influence of global surfing events on environmental awareness.
5. Debate the commodification of surfing culture.
6. Analyze the relationship between surfing and mental health.
7. Explore the philosophical aspects of surfing and connection with nature.
8. Critically evaluate the balance between surfing tourism and environmental sustainability.
9. Debate the inclusion of surfing in the Olympic Games.
10. Investigate the impact of artificial wave pools on the future of surfing.