A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you go to bars?
2. What is a dark place?
3. Do you like meeting people there?
4. What is a long counter?
5. Do you think bars are too loud?
6. What is a friendly person?
7. Do you worry about spending too much money?
8. What is a quick service?
9. Do you think the music is important?
10. What is a small table?
11. Do you like simple drinks?
12. What is a good time to go?
13. Do you like clear conversation?
14. What are three reasons people go to bars?
15. Do you think bars are important for social life?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between a bar and a restaurant?
2. Why is the lighting often dim in bars?
3. What are the good things and bad things about loud music?
4. How can a person politely get the bartender’s attention?
5. Should all bars be required to serve food?
6. Why is it important to know how to tip in different countries?
7. Do you think the smoking ban improved bars?
8. What is the purpose of a happy hour?
9. How does the interior design affect the atmosphere?
10. What is the difference between a pub and a cocktail bar?
11. Do you think people go to bars to feel less lonely?
12. What are the problems when the bar is too crowded?
13. When is the best time to leave the bar?
14. What are two things that make a bartender excellent?
15. How does a lack of seating affect comfort?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely ask for a quiet table?
2. How does the economy affect the price of drinks in bars?
3. Should the government provide resources to support local bars?
4. What is the difference between casual drinking and professional networking?
5. Do you believe that the social function of bars is important?
6. What are the challenges of remaining sober in a social setting?
7. How does focusing on alcohol affect the chance for genuine connection?
8. What is the idea of “bar culture”?
9. Is it fair when a person is judged for ordering a non-alcoholic drink?
10. How does a lack of security affect patron safety?
11. What are the basic steps for starting a conversation with a stranger?
12. What is the value of having a regular local bar?
13. Should the news talk more about responsible drinking at social venues?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people prefer to drink at home?
15. How does the history of taverns affect modern bar roles?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by loud patrons?
2. What are the ethical issues when staff ignore intoxicated customers?
3. How does constant social media showing of parties affect bar expectations?
4. Should bars be legally required to provide free water?
5. How does the feeling of social freedom affect personal boundaries?
6. Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of people walking home late?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of high-cost cover charges?
8. What is the role of technology in automating bar service?
9. How does the problem of overcrowding affect emergency safety?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing people to hide their intoxication?
11. What are the legal differences between a simple dispute and a fight?
12. Do you think the main purpose of bars is to facilitate social interaction?
13. What steps can bar owners take to promote a safe environment?
14. How does the lack of clear rules affect patron behavior?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of a friendly, familiar face (bartender)?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that bar workers often deal with high levels of intoxication?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to address alcohol-related violence?
3. How do global trends affect the acceptance of non-alcoholic bar menus?
4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on bar opening hours?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies prioritizing sales over safety?
6. How does focusing on entertainment affect the need for responsible service?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term exposure to high-volume music on hearing.
8. How should leaders use urban planning to ensure safe nightlife districts?
9. What is the idea of “third place” (a social setting separate from home and work)?
10. What are the long-term social effects when public social spaces disappear?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a bar was negligent?
12. How does the desire for quick relaxation affect the need for moderation?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of public social space?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when dealing with intoxicated people?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for safety and training for bar staff?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between authentic community and manufactured social setting?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive consumption of alcohol?
3. How does the idea of pleasure change when social interaction is constantly fueled by alcohol?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for public safety in nightlife?
5. How do historical views of public houses, community, and vice affect modern life?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people struggling with addiction?
7. Do you think total removal of alcohol from bars would fix social problems?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they encounter complex social situations?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for poor habits?
10. What did old thinkers say about public assembly, morality, and the pursuit of leisure?
11. What will happen to the need for human service if AI manages all bar operations?
12. How do people use the idea of “socializing” to avoid discussing underlying issues?
13. How does the experience of a major public safety incident change a person’s view of bars?
14. What is the power of a group to demand better public social spaces?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, safe, non-alcoholic bar experience, what would happen?
