A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like your country’s culture?
2. What is a special meal?
3. Do you like traditional clothes?
4. What is a polite rule?
5. Do you think culture is important?
6. What is a famous dance?
7. Do you worry about old traditions changing?
8. What is a different language?
9. Do you think all cultures are good?
10. What is a simple greeting?
11. Do you like foreign music?
12. What is a funny story?
13. Do you like simple traditions?
14. What are three parts of your culture?
15. Do you think food is the best part of culture?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between culture and civilization?
2. Why are clear social rules important in a culture?
3. What are the good things and bad things about high cultural formality?
4. How can a person learn about a new culture quickly?
5. Should all schools teach cultural history?
6. Why is it important to respect cultural differences?
7. Do you think modern technology makes culture less important?
8. What is the purpose of traditional holidays?
9. How does migration affect a country’s culture?
10. What is the difference between high culture and popular culture?
11. Do you think culture affects how people work?
12. What are the problems when cultural practices clash?
13. When is the best time to share your culture with others?
14. What are two things that preserve culture?
15. How does a lack of cultural understanding affect global harmony?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely ask about a cultural tradition?
2. How does the economy affect a culture’s ability to preserve its art?
3. Should the government provide resources to support local cultural events?
4. What is the difference between cultural appreciation and simple tourism?
5. Do you believe that cultural diversity makes a country stronger?
6. What are the challenges of remaining true to your culture in a foreign country?
7. How does focusing on speed affect the time given to traditions?
8. What is the idea of “cultural appropriation”?
9. Is it fair when some cultures are more dominant globally?
10. How does a lack of language affect cultural transmission?
11. What are the basic steps for preparing a traditional meal?
12. What is the value of passing down cultural stories?
13. Should the news talk more about cultural understanding?
14. What are the simple reasons why some traditions disappear?
15. How does the history of trade affect cultural mixing?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by cultural misunderstandings?
2. What are the ethical issues when companies exploit cultural symbols?
3. How does constant social media showing of different cultures affect understanding?
4. Should artists be legally required to respect cultural origins?
5. How does the feeling of belonging affect a person’s cultural pride?
6. Who is responsible for protecting endangered cultural practices?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of high cultural formality?
8. What is the role of international organizations in promoting cultural dialogue?
9. How does the problem of cultural ignorance affect diplomacy?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing people to hide cultural intolerance?
11. What are the legal differences between a cultural symbol and a national symbol?
12. Do you think the main purpose of culture is to provide identity?
13. What steps can community groups take to celebrate cultural diversity?
14. How does the lack of a shared language affect cultural exchange?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of a strong cultural identity?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that some cultural products are more valued globally?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to protect minority cultures?
3. How do global media conglomerates affect the homogenization of culture?
4. When should the government consider mandatory cultural sensitivity training?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies profiting from a culture they do not belong to?
6. How does focusing on consumption affect the need for deep cultural engagement?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term exposure to a foreign culture on personal identity.
8. How should leaders use policy to promote cultural exchange and tolerance?
9. What is the idea of “cultural relativism”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole generation loses touch with its past?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a tradition is discriminatory?
12. How does the desire for uniqueness affect the need for cultural harmony?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of cultural diversity?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when traveling?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for cultural funding?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a manufactured tradition and authentic cultural practice?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for cultural dominance and exploitation?
3. How does the idea of identity change when culture is constantly fluid?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for cultural heritage?
5. How do historical views of colonialism and power affect modern cultural relations?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with identity issues?
7. Do you think total freedom of expression would fix all cultural clashes?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they encounter deep cultural differences?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for harmful actions?
10. What did old thinkers say about custom, virtue, and the well-ordered society?
11. What will happen to the need for human language if AI translates all culture?
12. How do people use the idea of “my culture” to avoid discussing harmful practices?
13. How does the experience of a major cultural event change a person’s view of the world?
14. What is the power of a group to demand respect for their traditions?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, harmonious global culture, what would happen?
