A1 Level – Elementary
1. Who is a famous person from your country?
2. What famous person do you like?
3. Do famous people have a lot of money?
4. Do you like watching movies?
5. What makes a person famous?
6. What famous singer do you like?
7. Do you follow any famous people on social media?
8. What is the difference between an actor and a singer?
9. Is it difficult to be famous?
10. Do famous people help charity?
11. What famous building do you know?
12. Do you like reading gossip magazines?
13. What famous athlete is your favorite?
14. What makes a famous person a role model?
15. Do you think you would like to be famous?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of being a celebrity?
2. Describe a famous person who has used their fame to help a good cause.
3. What is the difference between a famous person and a historical figure?
4. Do you think famous people deserve privacy when they are not working?
5. What are common ways for famous people to lose their fame quickly?
6. How does social media make it easier or harder to become famous today?
7. What kind of pressure do famous athletes face to always perform well?
8. What is the role of a manager or agent in a famous person’s career?
9. Do you think the price of concert tickets is fair for famous performers?
10. What famous person’s life story would you like to see as a movie?
11. What is the difference between talent and luck in achieving fame?
12. How do fans react when a famous person makes a serious mistake?
13. What is the role of paparazzi in celebrity culture?
14. Do you think famous people should share their political opinions publicly?
15. What are the common steps a person takes to become an actor or musician?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. Discuss the extent to which famous people are obliged to be positive role models for the public.
2. How has the rise of reality television changed the definition of “fame” and “celebrity”?
3. What are the ethical issues surrounding the intense media scrutiny of a celebrity’s children?
4. Do you think being famous today is more difficult than it was 50 years ago? Why?
5. Describe a situation where a famous person’s mistake had a significant negative impact on their fans.
6. To what extent does a celebrity’s personal life affect their professional reputation?
7. What role do online fan communities play in supporting or attacking famous individuals?
8. How does the concept of “cancel culture” affect the career longevity of famous people?
9. Discuss the psychological pressure of constantly being judged and watched by millions of people.
10. What are the challenges for a famous person in maintaining genuine relationships?
11. How do famous individuals manage their personal wealth and protect it?
12. Should politicians be considered celebrities, and how does that affect their credibility?
13. What is the difference between true admiration for a famous person and unhealthy obsession?
14. Describe a famous historical figure you admire and what they achieved outside of their field.
15. How do various cultures define who is worthy of long-term public recognition?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. How does the constant media focus on famous people influence the average person’s sense of self-worth and aspiration?
2. What is the difference between a famous person who is genuinely influential and one who is just popular for a short time?
3. What ethical problems arise when famous people promote products or investments they don’t fully understand?
4. Should there be stricter laws protecting the private lives of celebrities, especially concerning medical information?
5. What are the psychological reasons why some people become obsessed with the lives of famous strangers?
6. Discuss the idea that some celebrities purposefully create controversy to maintain their relevance in the media.
7. What are the arguments for and against famous people receiving special treatment in legal or public situations?
8. How does the need for content on social media drive the creation of new, often shallow, forms of fame?
9. What are the challenges for a famous person when they decide to retire and leave the public eye?
10. Discuss the concept of “celebrity diplomacy”—the use of fame to advocate for international issues.
11. How does a person’s fame affect their family members, such as siblings or parents?
12. Should museums and schools focus more on celebrating scientists and educators instead of entertainers?
13. What is the difference between a famous person and a person who is simply well-known in their specific field?
14. How does the power of fame make it difficult for famous people to hear genuine, honest criticism?
15. Discuss the idea that modern fame is often temporary and disposable, unlike fame in the past.
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Analyze the socioeconomic factors that determine which individuals or groups are most likely to achieve global fame.
2. To what degree should the media be regulated regarding its coverage of celebrity health crises or personal tragedies?
3. Discuss the philosophical definition of “talent” and how it is judged by the commercial machinery of fame.
4. Evaluate the impact of “deepfake” technology on the public image and legal rights of famous people.
5. How does the strategic use of personal narrative (storytelling) enable a famous person to control their public image?
6. Examine the historical shift from fame being based on achievement (e.g., discovery) to being based on visibility (e.g., personality).
7. What ethical guidelines should regulate the use of a deceased famous person’s image or voice in new media projects?
8. Discuss the concept of the “parasocial relationship”—the one-sided bond between a fan and a famous person.
9. How do different national cultures define the boundaries of acceptable public behavior for their famous citizens?
10. Analyze the interplay between the massive financial wealth of famous people and their public appeals for charity.
11. What are the ethical challenges when famous people use their platform to spread misinformation or conspiracy theories?
12. Debate whether a celebrity’s creative work should be judged independently of their moral character.
13. How does the concept of “personal brand” transform a person’s identity into a commercial product?
14. Discuss the concept of “inherited fame”—the fame of the children of famous people—and its implications.
15. To what extent does the pursuit of fame undermine the genuine creative motivation of an artist?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. How do you analyze the idea that modern celebrity culture is fundamentally a means of distracting the public from more important issues?
2. Formulate a critique of the legal concept of “right to be forgotten” in relation to the public history of famous individuals.
3. Analyze the intersection of fame, digital surveillance, and the complete loss of anonymity for public figures.
4. Discuss the philosophical concept of “authenticity” in performance and how it is negotiated under the pressure of mass fame.
5. Critically evaluate the societal effectiveness of celebrity endorsements in changing public behavior or opinion.
6. Propose a new legal or ethical framework for protecting the mental health and private life of minors who achieve fame.
7. Examine the psychological function of hero worship and how it reflects collective societal needs and desires.
8. How does the semiotics of celebrity style (fashion, homes, cars) communicate status and influence global consumer behavior?
9. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of social media platforms in moderating hate speech and abusive behavior directed at famous users.
10. Analyze the historical shift from monarchical or religious authority to fame based on democratic popularity.
11. Articulate the inherent tension between a famous person’s constitutional rights and the public’s perceived “right to know” their life details.
12. Debate whether the global consumption of celebrity culture fosters empathy or creates greater social division.
13. Assess the long-term societal effects of fame on the personality development and psychological stability of the individual.
14. Discuss the philosophical definition of ‘legacy’ and how famous people attempt to control their posthumous reputation.
15. How might future technology (e.g., holographic personas) enable famous individuals to achieve a form of digital immortality?
