A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you drink alcohol?
2. What is a popular beer?
3. Do you like wine?
4. What is a happy mood?
5. Do you think drinking is dangerous?
6. What is a safe amount?
7. Do you worry about driving after drinking?
8. What is a simple rule?
9. Do you think it is necessary for parties?
10. What is a strong drink?
11. Do you drink often?
12. What is a clear mind?
13. Do you like simple tastes?
14. What are three negative effects of drinking too much?
15. Do you think the legal age is correct?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between wine and spirits?
2. Why do people often drink to relax?
3. What are the good things and bad things about drinking quickly?
4. How can a person politely refuse a drink?
5. Should all places offer non-alcoholic drinks?
6. Why is it important to eat food while drinking?
7. Do you think social pressure to drink is strong?
8. What is the purpose of toasts and cheers?
9. How does alcohol affect reaction time?
10. What is the difference between moderate and heavy drinking?
11. Do you think advertising makes drinking look too fun?
12. What are the problems when people drink alone?
13. When is the best time to stop drinking before driving?
14. What are two things that help reduce a hangover?
15. How does a lack of sleep affect the effects of alcohol?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely suggest a friend has had enough to drink?
2. How does the cost of alcohol affect who drinks it?
3. Should the government provide resources to prevent underage drinking?
4. What is the difference between social drinking and reliance?
5. Do you believe that drinking is primarily a cultural tradition?
6. What are the challenges of remaining sober in a culture that promotes drinking?
7. How does focusing on the taste affect the risk of overconsumption?
8. What is the idea of “designated driver”?
9. Is it fair when a person is judged for their drinking habits?
10. How does a lack of knowledge affect making safe choices?
11. What are the basic steps for planning a safe night out?
12. What is the value of finding healthy ways to relax?
13. Should the news talk more about the health effects of alcohol?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people choose not to drink?
15. How does the history of local laws affect modern consumption?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by public intoxication?
2. What are the ethical issues when companies sponsor major sports events?
3. How does constant social media showing of parties affect young people?
4. Should companies be legally required to provide clear health warnings?
5. How does the feeling of lowered inhibitions affect behavior?
6. Who is responsible for educating young people on the risks?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of binge drinking?
8. What is the role of technology in monitoring personal consumption?
9. How does the problem of addiction affect families and work life?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing people to hide their addiction?
11. What are the legal differences between general public intoxication and reckless endangerment?
12. Do you think the main purpose of alcohol is to facilitate social ease?
13. What steps can community groups take to promote sober social events?
14. How does the lack of clear rules affect safe consumption?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of a sense of relaxation?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that the cost of alcohol is often lower than healthy non-alcoholic drinks?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to address alcohol abuse?
3. How do global marketing campaigns affect local drinking culture?
4. When should the government consider mandatory sobriety checkpoints?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies profiting from a harmful substance?
6. How does focusing on pleasure affect the need for moderation?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term heavy use on the body and mind.
8. How should leaders use policy to promote a healthier public lifestyle?
9. What is the idea of “public health crisis”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole generation struggles with addiction?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a crime was alcohol-related?
12. How does the desire for quick escape affect the need for healthy coping mechanisms?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of public health?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when they are the host?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for public health messaging?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a manufactured craving and natural thirst?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive profit from addiction?
3. How does the idea of celebration change when alcohol is removed?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for public health?
5. How do historical views of temperance, sin, and social control affect modern life?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people struggling with addiction?
7. Do you think total prohibition would fix all related social problems?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they encounter complex social pressure?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for harmful actions?
10. What did old thinkers say about intoxication, judgment, and self-control?
11. What will happen to the need for human control if AI manages all consumption?
12. How do people use the idea of “social norm” to avoid discussing personal limits?
13. How does the experience of a major intervention change a person’s life?
14. What is the power of a group to demand better public health policies?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, safe, social stimulant, what would happen?
