A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like the beach?
2. What is your favorite thing to do at the beach?
3. Do you like swimming in the sea?
4. What do you wear to the beach?
5. Do you like building sandcastles?
6. What kind of weather is best for a beach trip?
7. Have you ever seen a big wave?
8. What is the color of the sand where you live?
9. Do you like eating ice cream on the beach?
10. Is your local beach busy or quiet?
11. What marine animal do you like the most?
12. Do you use sunblock to protect your skin?
13. Do you prefer a rocky beach or a sandy beach?
14. What is one item you must take to the beach?
15. Have you ever helped clean a beach?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What makes one beach better than another?
2. Describe the perfect day trip to the coast.
3. What are the common dangers associated with swimming in the ocean?
4. What types of food are typically sold at beachside restaurants?
5. Do you prefer a beach close to a city or a secluded, remote one?
6. What different activities can people do on a beach besides swimming?
7. How does plastic pollution affect marine life and beaches?
8. Have you ever tried a water sport like surfing or paddleboarding?
9. What is the role of a lifeguard on a busy beach?
10. How does beach tourism affect the local economy?
11. What kind of natural barriers (e.g., cliffs, dunes) protect the coastline?
12. What are the rules about taking pets to the beach?
13. Is the ocean more beautiful at sunrise or sunset?
14. What are some ethical ways to observe marine animals in their natural habitat?
15. What are the characteristics of the ideal beach towel?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the main conflicts between beach development and environmental protection?
2. Discuss the concept of the ‘Blue Flag’ award for beaches and its importance.
3. How does climate change (e.g., rising sea levels) threaten coastal communities?
4. If you could design a new kind of beach resort, what features would it have?
5. What are the pros and cons of using artificial sand to maintain beaches?
6. Describe the cultural significance of the seaside in your country’s history or art.
7. To what extent should local governments regulate noise levels and activities on public beaches?
8. How do beaches serve as a natural laboratory for scientists and geologists?
9. What is the psychological effect of the sound of waves on human relaxation?
10. Discuss the tradition of collecting seashells and the ethics surrounding it.
11. What are the challenges of managing large crowds of tourists on a very small beach?
12. How do local legends or myths relate to the sea and the coastline?
13. What protective measures can individuals take to minimize their impact on coastal ecosystems?
14. Is it possible to have a truly relaxing experience on a crowded, commercial beach?
15. How does the type of beach (e.g., black sand, white sand) affect its popularity?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. Do you think the world’s desire for beautiful beaches is causing too much tourism that harms the area? Why or why not?
2. What is the difference between actively trying to protect a coastline versus allowing development?
3. How do issues like illegal fishing and deep-sea drilling impact the health of beaches and the ocean?
4. Should highly sensitive marine areas near beaches be completely closed to the public?
5. What challenges do poorer countries face in balancing local people’s needs with making money from tourism?
6. Can you think of a creative solution for minimizing the plastic waste that ends up on beaches?
7. How does the ocean’s constant rhythm influence the culture and daily life of people who live by the sea?
8. What clear rules or responsibilities should tourists have for keeping a beach clean?
9. In what ways are beaches used in books and films to suggest ideas like freedom or escape?
10. What are the costs of beach erosion, and who should be responsible for paying for coastal defense projects?
11. How does the type of sand and seabed affect the color and clarity of the water?
12. What policies could encourage people to leave natural materials like pebbles or sand on the beach?
13. Do you think the concept of a “private beach” is fair, or should all beaches be public?
14. How does the presence of dangerous wildlife (e.g., sharks, jellyfish) affect tourism in beach areas?
15. Discuss the benefits of organized volunteer projects focused on helping beach ecology.
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Why do only certain groups of people seem to have access to the nicest and most desirable coastal leisure spots?
2. How much should international organizations be involved in regulating commercial activities along the world’s coastlines?
3. Discuss the problem of “the tragedy of the commons” when a public beach is overused and damaged by too many people.
4. How effective are the current global agreements that aim to protect sea life near shorelines?
5. How does the appearance of a beach influence its value more than its actual environmental importance?
6. Examine the role of natural coastal areas (like mangroves and coral reefs) in protecting cities from storms.
7. What complex legal issues exist regarding national water boundaries and who controls coastal areas?
8. Discuss the philosophical question of whether the sea can ever be truly ‘owned’ by any nation or individual.
9. How do different native cultures view and interact with the ocean and the beach?
10. How does the growth of cities near the coast affect the migration patterns of sea animals and birds?
11. What are the ethical concerns when using massive engineering projects to stop beach erosion?
12. Do you think it’s still possible to have a truly natural and untouched beach experience today?
13. How do different art forms (like painting or poetry) show the connection between humanity and the sea?
14. Discuss the concept of “ocean literacy” and why it’s important for everyone to understand the sea.
15. To what extent does the high demand for seafood affect the preservation of the coastal environment?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. When we see a lot of severe pollution on the coast, do you think it is fair to call it a major crime against the marine environment?
2. Formulate a critique of international policies on deep-sea resource extraction and how it affects coastal zones.
3. Analyze the intersection of climate change and the permanent displacement of coastal communities due to rising sea levels.
4. Discuss the philosophical view that the ocean represents the deepest human subconscious or the ultimate unknown.
5. Evaluate the financial and logistical challenges of setting up global systems to monitor beach health and pollution.
6. Propose a multifaceted solution for managing wastewater and sewage that affects popular tourist beaches.
7. Examine the psychological concept of a deep fear of the ocean and its possible cultural origins.
8. How does the international law of the sea (UNCLOS) influence how countries govern their coastlines?
9. Discuss the ethical dilemma of conservation efforts that save big, popular animals but ignore tiny ecosystems.
10. Analyze the role of historical seafaring and trade in shaping the development of coastal port cities over centuries.
11. Articulate the conflict between human needs for leisure and the natural ecological capacity of the coastline.
12. Debate whether the global community should give a special protected status to the world’s most unique coastlines.
13. Assess the long-term impact of artificial reefs and other human changes on natural coastal processes.
14. Discuss the philosophical definition of ‘wildness’ when describing the constantly changing, uncontrollable nature of the ocean.
15. How might future generations perceive the choices we are making now about managing beach resources?
