A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like concerts?
2. What is a loud sound?
3. Do you like to sing along?
4. What is a big stage?
5. Do you think concerts are exciting?
6. What is a dark room?
7. Do you worry about standing close to the stage?
8. What is a famous band?
9. Do you think concerts are too expensive?
10. What is a happy memory?
11. Do you take many pictures?
12. What is a popular song?
13. Do you like simple music?
14. What are three things to do at a concert?
15. Do you think live music is special?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between a concert and listening to music at home?
2. Why do people go to concerts?
3. What are the good things and bad things about loud music?
4. How can a person buy tickets safely?
5. Should all concerts provide free ear protection?
6. Why is it important to respect the people around you?
7. Do you think small venues are better than large stadiums?
8. What is the purpose of the concert encore?
9. How does the price of a ticket affect who can attend?
10. What is the difference between an orchestra concert and a rock concert?
11. Do you think recording a concert on your phone is rude?
12. What are the problems when the music starts very late?
13. When is the best time to arrive at a concert?
14. What are two things that make an artist a good live performer?
15. How does a concert affect your energy level for the next day?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely ask someone to stop talking during a song?
2. How does the economy affect the number of concerts in a city?
3. Should the government provide resources to support local live music venues?
4. What is the difference between a major tour and a single show?
5. Do you believe that concerts are a necessary part of the music industry?
6. What are the challenges of finding affordable tickets for popular artists?
7. How does focusing on social media affect the enjoyment of the moment?
8. What is the idea of “scalping” concert tickets?
9. Is it fair when a person blocks the view of others with their phone?
10. How does a lack of security affect the safety of the crowd?
11. What are the basic steps for taking care of your hearing at a loud show?
12. What is the value of seeing a classic song performed live?
13. Should the news talk more about the environmental impact of tours?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people prefer to listen to albums at home?
15. How does the history of music affect modern concert traditions?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by demanding setlist changes?
2. What are the ethical issues when artists lip-sync their performance?
3. How does constant social media showing of concerts affect people who can’t go?
4. Should concert organizers be legally required to provide accessible seating?
5. How does the feeling of collective emotion affect a person’s concert memory?
6. Who is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the audience?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of throwing items onto the stage?
8. What is the role of technology in enhancing the concert visual experience?
9. How does the problem of noise pollution affect local residents near venues?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing people to push in the crowd?
11. What are the legal differences between a simple ticket refund and a major cancellation?
12. Do you think the main purpose of a concert is to promote the artist’s album?
13. What steps can attendees take to support the artist directly?
14. How does the lack of clear rules affect crowd behavior?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of sharing a musical moment with thousands?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that the cost of major concert tickets has increased so much?
2. What is the moral duty of an artist to provide an honest, live performance?
3. How do large ticketing companies affect the accessibility of concerts?
4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on ticket price increases?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of concert tours that exploit local labor?
6. How does focusing on profit affect the need for artist authenticity?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term exposure to concert-level sound volumes.
8. How should leaders use the popularity of concerts to promote local culture?
9. What is the idea of “monopoly” in the live music industry?
10. What are the long-term social effects when only the rich can afford major shows?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a performance was promised as live?
12. How does the desire for exclusive access affect the need for general fairness?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of local, small venues?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when dealing with a bad opening act?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for safety and security at all venues?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a manufactured concert experience and pure art?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive profit from ticket sales?
3. How does the idea of audience engagement change when everyone is filming?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate control of ticket distribution?
5. How do historical views of musical performance affect modern expectations?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to the local residents near loud venues?
7. Do you think total recording bans would fix the problem of phones at concerts?
8. What simple rules should guide artists when deciding on ticket prices?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for bad behavior?
10. What did old thinkers say about art, the audience, and the shared experience?
11. What will happen to the need for human performers if AI can create perfect music?
12. How do people use the idea of “supporting the artist” to avoid discussing ticket cost?
13. How does the experience of a major safety incident change a person’s view of concerts?
14. What is the power of a group to demand a fair and ethical ticketing system?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, safe, personalized concert, what would happen?
