daily life

Daily life

90 ESL discussion questions about daily life for all levels, keeping the questions simple and direct, focusing on common activities, routines, small details, and simple tasks.
Share

A1 Level – Elementary

1. Do you have a routine?

2. What is a long day?

3. Do you like simple tasks?

4. What is a favorite meal?

5. Do you think life is busy?

6. What is a good habit?

7. Do you worry about being tired?

8. What is a short break?

9. Do you think small details matter?

10. What is a common chore?

11. Do you walk to work?

12. What is a quiet moment?

13. Do you like fast results?

14. What are three things you do every evening?

15. Do you think your life is interesting?

A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate

1. What is the difference between a weekday and a weekend?

2. Why is having a consistent schedule important?

3. What are the good things and bad things about routine?

4. How can a person manage their time better?

5. Should all people dedicate time for relaxation?

6. Why is it important to take care of small chores?

7. Do you think modern life is too fast?

8. What is the purpose of meal prepping?

9. How does technology change daily tasks?

10. What is the difference between essential activities and fun ones?

11. Do you think simplicity in daily life reduces stress?

12. What are the problems when unexpected things happen?

13. When is the best time to do household tasks?

14. What are two things that make your day productive?

15. How does a busy daily life affect personal goals?

B1 Level – Intermediate

1. What are the simple ways to politely ask for quiet time at home?

2. How does the cost of living affect the daily routine?

3. Should the government provide resources for time management training?

4. What is the difference between mindful living and rushing?

5. Do you believe that simple daily pleasures are the best source of joy?

6. What are the challenges of keeping a healthy routine while working?

7. How does focusing on efficiency affect the joy of simple activities?

8. What is the idea of “errands”?

9. Is it fair when a person’s job dictates their entire daily schedule?

10. How does a lack of organization affect daily stress?

11. What are the basic steps for planning a simple, healthy day?

12. What is the value of spending time alone for reflection?

13. Should the news talk more about the quality of daily life?

14. What are the simple reasons why some people struggle with routine?

15. How does the culture of a country affect its daily habits?

B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate

1. What are the simple social problems caused by constantly being busy?

2. What are the ethical issues when companies track daily employee activities?

3. How does constant social media showing of busy lives affect others?

4. Should employers be legally required to provide flexible work hours?

5. How does the feeling of control affect a person’s daily satisfaction?

6. Who is responsible for promoting a balanced daily life?

7. What is your simple view on the practice of deliberately slowing down the pace?

8. What is the role of automation in eliminating boring daily tasks?

9. How does the problem of distraction affect the completion of tasks?

10. What are the clear problems with having no clear separation between work and home?

11. What are the legal differences between general busyness and required workload?

12. Do you think the main purpose of daily life is to achieve big goals?

13. What steps can family members take to share daily household tasks fairly?

14. How does the lack of sunlight in winter affect daily activities?

15. What are the simple psychological effects of a chaotic morning?

C1 Level – Advanced

1. Is it fair that some people must work multiple jobs to cover basic expenses?

2. What is the moral duty of a society to protect the quality of daily life?

3. How do global economic cycles affect personal daily expenses?

4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on daily screen time?

5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies profiting from daily inefficiency?

6. How does focusing on consumption affect the need for simple, meaningful activities?

7. Discuss the effects of long-term stress on daily routine and health.

8. How should leaders use urban planning to promote easy daily commutes?

9. What is the idea of “slow living”?

10. What are the long-term social effects when most people feel overwhelmed daily?

11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a lack of rest caused an error?

12. How does the desire for quick success affect the need for mindful breaks?

13. Do you think the most important thing is the equal access to restorative time?

14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when managing time?

15. Should the government set a clear national goal for reducing daily stress levels?

C2 Level – Proficiency

1. What is the true difference between a simple routine and a life plan?

2. Should we eliminate the system that requires people to perform unnecessary tasks?

3. How does the idea of leisure change when all work is automated?

4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for personal time?

5. How do historical views of labor and leisure affect modern daily habits?

6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with chaotic lives?

7. Do you think living simply would fix most problems of modern daily life?

8. What simple rules should guide people when dealing with unexpected events?

9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for poor habits?

10. What did old thinkers say about moderation, time, and the well-ordered life?

11. What will happen to the need for human planning if AI manages all daily life?

12. How do people use the idea of “keeping up” to avoid discussing stress?

13. How does the experience of a major illness change a person’s daily priorities?

14. What is the power of a group to demand a slower, more meaningful daily life?

15. If scientists could create a perfect, balanced daily schedule, what would happen?

The Monthly Drop
The Monthly Drop
The Monthly Drop
Stay in the Loop
The Monthly Drop
New discussion topics, lesson ideas, and teaching inspiration to save your sanity. One email per month. You know what to do.