ESL Questions School
School
Education and learning. These questions explore the world of classrooms, teachers, homework, and how we prepare for the future.
Beginner
Do you like to go to school every day?
Can you name your favorite subject?
How do you say 'hello' to your teacher?
Is it better to have a long or short break?
Do you want to play on the playground?
Why do we need to learn how to read?
Are you a fan of doing art in class?
Can you carry your books in a backpack?
Is it fun to have lunch with your friends?
What is the best book you read in school?
Do you like to wear a school uniform?
Is it okay to ask many questions?
Can you name a thing you use to write?
Do you want to be a teacher one day?
Are you happy when you learn something new?
Intermediate
What would you do if you were the principal of your school for one week?
How do you feel when you have a lot of homework to do on a Friday night?
Is it better to learn in a 'physical' classroom or 'online' from your bedroom?
How do you decide which subject is the most useful for your future career?
Why do some students find it very difficult to focus during a long lecture?
Have you ever had a teacher who truly changed the way you think about life?
Do you think that 'grades' are a fair way to measure a person's intelligence?
How do you feel about the idea of a 'school year' with no summer holidays?
Is it a good idea to have a 'nap time' for high school students every day?
What is the most interesting project you have ever finished for a class?
Should we have more 'life skills' classes like cooking and doing taxes?
How often do you use a computer to help you with your school assignments?
Why is 'socializing' with friends just as important as the actual lessons?
Is it difficult to stay motivated when you have to study for a big exam?
How do you feel about 'school uniforms'—do they help or do they hurt?
Do you prefer a teacher who is very strict or one who is very relaxed?
What is the best way to handle a situation where a student is being bullied?
How do you handle a situation where you fail a test you studied hard for?
Should every child be required to learn at least two different languages?
What is the role of 'physical education' (PE) in a modern school schedule?
How do you feel when the final bell rings on the last day of the year?
Is it possible for school to be 'fun' all the time or must it be serious?
Why do we use the phrase 'the school of hard knocks' to describe life?
What is one thing you would change about the way your school is run?
How do you feel when you graduate and have to leave your friends behind?
Advanced
Is 'Formal Education' the most important factor in social mobility today?
How does 'The Montessori Method' differ from traditional public schooling?
Should we move toward 'Standardized Testing' or 'Holistic Assessment'?
Is 'The Digital Divide' the biggest barrier to education in developing nations?
How does 'the hidden curriculum' teach social norms and hierarchies?
Should we prioritize 'STEM' subjects over the 'Humanities' in the 2020s?
How do 'charter schools' and 'private schools' impact the public system?
Is 'homeschooling' a valid way to prepare a child for the real world?
How does 'pedagogy' evolve with the inclusion of AI and machine learning?
Should we regulate 'the cost of university' to prevent life-long student debt?
How does 'the peer group' influence the academic success of an individual?
Is 'The Socratic Method' still the most effective way to teach critical thinking?
How do 'vocational schools' provide an alternative to the traditional degree?
Should we encourage 'lifelong learning' as a requirement for all workers?
How does 'the school-to-prison pipeline' affect minority communities?
Is 'literacy' the primary goal of primary education or is it 'socialization'?
How do 'different learning styles' (visual/auditory) impact classroom design?
Should we use 'VR' and 'AR' to allow students to visit historical events?
How does 'the summer slide' impact the learning of children from poor families?
Is 'tenure' for teachers a way to protect freedom or a way to protect laziness?
How do 'extra-curricular activities' build the character of a young person?
Should we allow 'corporate sponsorship' of school sports and buildings?
How does 'the global ranking' (PISA) affect the educational policy of a country?
Is 'creativity' something that can be taught or is it killed by the system?
What will 'school' look like in a future with direct-brain-upload of data?