A1 Level – Elementary
1. What is the biggest country in Europe?
2. What European country do you want to visit?
3. What is the currency in most of Europe?
4. What famous building is in Paris?
5. Do you like European food?
6. What languages are spoken in Europe?
7. Is it easy to travel between countries in Europe?
8. What is a popular European sport?
9. Do you know the flag of any European country?
10. What is a common European city name?
11. What is the biggest difference between Europe and your continent?
12. Do you like historical places?
13. What is the climate like in Southern Europe?
14. What are some famous European rivers?
15. What is the European Union?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What makes European culture unique compared to other parts of the world?
2. Describe the importance of the Euro as a shared currency.
3. What are the pros and cons of the Schengen Area for travelers?
4. What are the most popular modes of transportation for traveling around Europe?
5. What historical period in Europe interests you the most?
6. What are the key differences between Northern and Southern European lifestyles?
7. How does the history of empires and kingdoms still affect modern Europe?
8. What is the difference between the European Union and the continent of Europe?
9. What are the common challenges facing Europe today (e.g., economy, environment)?
10. Have you ever experienced a language barrier while visiting a European country?
11. What famous European art movement do you know about (e.g., Impressionism)?
12. What role do European countries play in global politics?
13. What are the main differences between European and American work cultures?
14. What is a traditional European holiday that you would like to celebrate?
15. How does Europe maintain its distinct national identities while promoting unity?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. Discuss the economic benefits and political challenges of being part of the European Union.
2. How does the historical legacy of World War II continue to shape modern European relations?
3. What are the ethical issues surrounding the preservation of ancient historical sites amidst modernization?
4. Do you think the wide variety of languages in Europe helps or hinders economic progress?
5. Describe how affordable and efficient train travel has changed the way people live and work in Europe.
6. To what extent does the shared European cultural heritage influence national educational systems?
7. What role does regionalism (e.g., Catalonia, Scotland) play in the political stability of Europe?
8. How do European countries address the challenges of immigration and cultural integration?
9. Discuss the concept of the “European Dream” as a counterpoint to the American Dream.
10. What are the challenges for small businesses when dealing with pan-European regulations?
11. How do different welfare systems in Europe affect the overall quality of life for citizens?
12. Should Europe focus more on internal unity or on increasing its global influence?
13. What is the appeal of studying at European universities compared to other global institutions?
14. Discuss the impact of major European cultural exports (e.g., fashion, cinema, literature) on the world.
15. What are the major environmental challenges facing Europe, such as pollution or water scarcity?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. How does the shared history of conflict and cooperation in Europe create a unique political identity?
2. What are the ethical arguments about wealthy European countries assisting less economically stable member states?
3. Should the European Union expand further, and what are the potential consequences of adding new members?
4. What are the psychological and social effects of the freedom of movement within the Schengen Area?
5. How has the need for a unified European defense policy changed in recent years?
6. Discuss the idea that Europe’s future economic success relies more on technology than on traditional industry.
7. What are the challenges for European countries in dealing with the cultural influence of American media?
8. How do European countries balance the need for individual data privacy with the demands of continental security?
9. What is the political significance of having strong regional governments (e.g., federalism) within a unified continent?
10. Discuss how European laws and regulations influence the global operations of major technology companies.
11. What is the role of multilingualism in European communication, and is one language (English) becoming dominant?
12. Should Europe focus its foreign policy on neighboring regions (like Africa) or on global superpowers (like China)?
13. What are the pros and cons of the European cultural tendency toward longer vacations and stronger workers’ rights?
14. How does the concept of “European citizenship” compare to traditional national citizenship?
15. Discuss the idea that the European identity is more based on shared values (e.g., human rights) than on shared culture.
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Analyze the institutional structure of the European Union and identify its major democratic deficits and strengths.
2. To what degree should fiscal policy be unified across the Eurozone to prevent future economic crises?
3. Discuss the philosophical concept of “post-national identity” as it applies to young Europeans.
4. Evaluate the impact of digital integration (e.g., GDPR, digital single market) on European businesses and citizens.
5. How does the tension between sovereignty and supranational governance affect political decision-making in Brussels?
6. Examine the historical process by which the concept of the “European nation-state” evolved after the Peace of Westphalia.
7. What ethical guidelines should govern the EU’s response to humanitarian crises on its external borders?
8. Discuss the concept of “soft power” and how Europe uses culture, values, and diplomacy to exert global influence.
9. How do different legal traditions (e.g., civil law, common law) create challenges for legal harmonization across the EU?
10. Analyze the interplay between energy security and climate goals in shaping European foreign policy decisions.
11. What are the ethical challenges when AI is used to manage or monitor migration flows across the continent?
12. Debate whether a common European language should be officially adopted to improve continental communication.
13. How does the architecture of major European cities reflect historical power structures and social changes?
14. Discuss the concept of “cultural memory” and how Europe’s shared historical traumas are collectively processed.
15. To what extent does the aging population of Europe pose a fundamental challenge to its economic and welfare models?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. How do you analyze the idea that the European project is an attempt to create a political entity that transcends the nation-state model?
2. Formulate a critique of the current decision-making processes within the EU regarding military and foreign policy unity.
3. Analyze the intersection of digital governance, data sovereignty, and individual privacy rights within the EU’s legal framework.
4. Discuss the philosophical distinction between a political union (EU) and a cultural-historical entity (Europe).
5. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of EU competition law in regulating global monopolistic behavior within its borders.
6. Propose a new institutional model for the EU that resolves the conflict between national identity and centralized authority.
7. Examine the psychological function of shared political symbols (like the flag or anthem) in fostering European identity.
8. How does the semiotics of public architecture in European capital cities communicate political ideologies?
9. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of European governments to protect historical artifacts from environmental damage and mass tourism.
10. Analyze the historical relationship between the development of the railway network and the possibility of a unified Europe.
11. Articulate the inherent tension between the goal of economic liberalization and the protection of national social welfare models.
12. Debate whether the increasing political polarization across member states fundamentally threatens the EU’s long-term existence.
13. Assess the long-term geopolitical impact of a fully integrated, militarily independent European power bloc.
14. Discuss the philosophical definition of ‘solidarity’ as it applies to the economic and political relations between EU member states.
15. How might the themes of European unity be used to model processes of political integration in other global regions?
