A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you drink coffee?
2. What is a hot cup?
3. Do you like strong coffee?
4. What is a sweet taste?
5. Do you think coffee gives you energy?
6. What is a busy cafe?
7. Do you worry about drinking too much?
8. What is a morning habit?
9. Do you think coffee is important for work?
10. What is a popular drink?
11. Do you make coffee at home?
12. What is a quick break?
13. Do you like simple flavors?
14. What are three ways to drink coffee?
15. Do you think coffee culture is strong?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between black coffee and coffee with milk?
2. Why do people meet friends in coffee shops?
3. What are the good things and bad things about high caffeine intake?
4. How can a person make better coffee at home?
5. Should all offices provide free, good coffee?
6. Why is it important to know where your coffee comes from?
7. Do you think coffee addiction is a real problem?
8. What is the purpose of adding sugar to coffee?
9. How does the smell of coffee affect your mood?
10. What is the difference between an espresso and a filter coffee?
11. Do you think coffee affects sleep quality?
12. What are the problems when coffee prices rise too much?
13. When is the best time to stop drinking coffee in the evening?
14. What are two things that make a cafe special?
15. How does drinking coffee affect a person’s concentration?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely ask for a coffee recommendation?
2. How does the demand for coffee affect the economy of growing countries?
3. Should the government provide subsidies for fair trade coffee farms?
4. What is the difference between a coffee habit and a coffee ritual?
5. Do you believe that coffee helps with creative thinking?
6. What are the challenges of making a high-quality coffee consistently?
7. How does focusing on speed affect the quality of a quick cup?
8. What is the idea of “barista art”?
9. Is it fair when a coffee chain uses low-quality beans for profit?
10. How does a lack of knowledge affect the appreciation of different roasts?
11. What are the basic steps for cleaning a coffee machine properly?
12. What is the value of spending time in a quiet coffee shop?
13. Should the news talk more about the environmental impact of coffee farming?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people prefer tea to coffee?
15. How does the history of coffee discoveries affect its modern culture?
“The Future of Coffee” – video-based ESL lesson plan for B2 students
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by demanding complex coffee orders?
2. What are the ethical issues when coffee workers are paid very little?
3. How does constant social media showing of expensive drinks affect expectations?
4. Should coffee companies be legally required to disclose the caffeine content?
5. How does the feeling of warmth affect a person’s morning mood?
6. Who is responsible for promoting sustainable coffee farming practices?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of over-customizing coffee orders?
8. What is the role of technology in automating complex coffee preparation?
9. How does the problem of water scarcity affect coffee growing regions?
10. What are the clear problems with a high dependency on caffeine?
11. What are the legal differences between fair trade and direct trade coffee?
12. Do you think the main purpose of coffee is social, not just energy?
13. What steps can community groups take to support local coffee shops?
14. How does the lack of a universal taste affect coffee branding?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of a sudden lack of coffee?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that coffee is a cheap drink in rich countries but expensive for farmers?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to pay a fair price for all global goods?
3. How do global trade agreements affect the stability of coffee prices?
4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on caffeine advertising?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies benefiting from coffee dependency?
6. How does focusing on profit affect the need for ethical and sustainable sourcing?
7. Discuss the effects of climate change on the future of coffee production.
8. How should leaders use tax incentives to promote ethical coffee consumption?
9. What is the idea of “specialty coffee”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole culture relies on caffeine?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a coffee company harmed a farmer?
12. How does the desire for quick energy affect the need for natural rest?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the equal treatment of coffee farmers?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when buying cheap coffee?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for ethical working conditions on coffee farms?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a cultural habit and a biological dependence?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive corporate control of coffee trade?
3. How does the idea of energy change when it is manufactured by a drug?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for environmental impact?
5. How do historical views of commodity trade and colonialism affect modern coffee prices?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people working in production?
7. Do you think self-control can fix the problem of caffeine dependency?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they encounter ethical questions about coffee?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for harmful consumption?
10. What did old thinkers say about consumption, trade, and luxury goods?
11. What will happen to the need for human baristas if AI makes all coffee?
12. How do people use the idea of “getting through the day” to avoid discussing stress?
13. How does the experience of quitting coffee change a person’s view of energy?
14. What is the power of a group to demand a total reform of the coffee supply chain?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, healthy energy drink, what would happen?
