Appearance

Appearance

Explore 90 ESL discussion questions on Appearance, from A1 to C2. Students describe people, fashion, beauty standards, and how looks influence identity.
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A1 Level – Elementary

  1. What color is your hair?
  2. What color are your eyes?
  3. Are you tall or short?
  4. Do you have long or short hair?
  5. What kind of clothes do you like?
  6. Do you wear glasses?
  7. What’s your favorite color to wear?
  8. Do you like to wear hats?
  9. What’s your favorite piece of clothing?
  10. Do you have curly or straight hair?
  11. What color are your shoes today?
  12. Do you like dressing up for parties?
  13. What’s your favorite outfit?
  14. Do you like simple or colorful clothes?
  15. Who do you think is stylish?

A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate

  1. How would you describe your appearance?
  2. What clothes do you usually wear to work or school?
  3. What’s your favorite outfit and why?
  4. Do you like casual or formal clothes?
  5. How often do you buy new clothes?
  6. What color looks good on you?
  7. Who helps you choose your clothes?
  8. Do you prefer wearing jeans or dresses?
  9. How long does it take you to get ready?
  10. Do you like wearing makeup or jewelry?
  11. Do you think people judge others by appearance?
  12. Do you like to change your hairstyle?
  13. Do you prefer comfort or fashion?
  14. Who’s the most stylish person you know?
  15. Do you care about how you look?

B1 Level – Intermediate

  1. How would you describe your personal style?
  2. Do you like to follow fashion trends?
  3. How do clothes change your mood?
  4. Do you think appearance affects confidence?
  5. How do people in your country usually dress?
  6. What’s the difference between being fashionable and being stylish?
  7. Do you prefer shopping alone or with friends?
  8. What do your clothes say about your personality?
  9. Do you judge people by their appearance?
  10. What’s one thing you would change about your appearance?
  11. How has your style changed over the years?
  12. Do you think uniforms are a good idea?
  13. What kind of accessories do you like?
  14. How do you feel when you dress up?
  15. What do you think “beauty” means?

B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate

  1. How important is physical appearance in your culture?
  2. Do you think social media changes how people see beauty?
  3. How does fashion influence first impressions?
  4. Do attractive people have more advantages in life?
  5. Is it possible to judge someone’s character by how they look?
  6. How do beauty standards differ between men and women?
  7. Do you think appearance affects job opportunities?
  8. How do you feel about cosmetic surgery?
  9. What’s your opinion on body positivity?
  10. How do clothes express identity or mood?
  11. How has the concept of beauty changed over time?
  12. Should people be free to dress however they want?
  13. How much time do you spend thinking about your appearance?
  14. What makes someone truly attractive?
  15. Is fashion a form of self-expression or pressure?

C1 Level – Advanced

  1. How do cultural norms influence perceptions of beauty?
  2. Why do beauty standards vary so much between societies?
  3. Can fashion be seen as an art form?
  4. How does appearance impact self-esteem and mental health?
  5. Do you think attractiveness influences success?
  6. How do film and advertising shape ideals of appearance?
  7. What role does gender play in beauty expectations?
  8. Can dressing differently change how people treat you?
  9. How much control do we really have over how we look?
  10. Should schools teach body image awareness?
  11. Why do people feel pressure to look perfect online?
  12. How do aging and beauty relate in modern culture?
  13. What message does minimalist fashion send?
  14. Is beauty objective or subjective?
  15. How can media promote healthier attitudes about looks?

C2 Level – Proficiency

  1. To what extent does beauty shape identity?
  2. Is appearance still a form of social power in modern life?
  3. How can society redefine beauty beyond physical traits?
  4. What does “authentic beauty” mean to you?
  5. How do capitalism and consumerism exploit appearance?
  6. Should fashion challenge or reflect society’s values?
  7. How does the digital world distort self-image?
  8. Is the idea of “natural beauty” realistic today?
  9. How does race influence global beauty standards?
  10. Can beauty be political?
  11. How do minimalist or gender-neutral styles change perception?
  12. Should appearance ever matter in professional contexts?
  13. Are humans biologically programmed to value beauty?
  14. How does appearance intersect with privilege and status?
  15. Can rejecting beauty norms be empowering?
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