A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like holidays?
2. Where do you usually go for a holiday?
3. Who do you usually travel with?
4. What is your favourite thing to do on holiday?
5. How long is your ideal holiday?
6. Do you prefer summer or winter holidays?
7. What clothes do you pack in your suitcase?
8. Can you swim in the sea or a pool?
9. Do you like sunbathing on the beach?
10. Do you buy souvenirs for family and friends?
11. What did you do on your last holiday?
12. Do you like taking many photos when you travel?
13. Is travel expensive for you?
14. Do you prefer staying in hotels or camping?
15. Do you like to plan your holiday yourself?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between a holiday and a simple weekend break?
2. Describe a typical morning when you are on vacation.
3. What transportation do you usually use when traveling long distances?
4. What is the worst weather you have ever experienced on a trip?
5. Where are you planning to go for your next holiday?
6. Have you ever been to a place where you didn’t speak the local language?
7. What documents do you need to travel to another country?
8. What kind of food do you like to try in a new country?
9. Is it better to book accommodation in advance or find it when you arrive?
10. Do you prefer guided tours or exploring a place by yourself?
11. How do you relax after a long flight or journey?
12. What essential items should everyone pack in their hand luggage?
13. What historical site would you like to visit and why?
14. What makes a good travel companion?
15. What is the most famous landmark in your city or region?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of taking package holidays?
2. How important is cultural understanding when visiting a foreign country?
3. If you had an unlimited budget, where would you travel first and why?
4. What kind of problems can large numbers of tourists cause in popular destinations?
5. How do you decide on a holiday budget, and what do you typically spend money on?
6. Describe a holiday where something unexpected or bad happened.
7. Do you agree that “a change is as good as a rest”? Why or why not?
8. Do you think travelling is a necessary expense or an unnecessary luxury?
9. How has technology changed the way we plan and take holidays?
10. What are some ethical considerations travelers should keep in mind (e.g., local environment)?
11. What is the most remote or unusual place you have ever heard of?
12. If you could live in one holiday destination forever, which one would it be?
13. Do you find it difficult to switch off from work or school during a break?
14. How can a country benefit from having a strong tourism industry?
15. What are your best tips for saving money while traveling?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. Discuss the psychological need for taking regular, extended breaks from work or study.
2. What criteria should sustainable tourism follow to minimize environmental impact?
3. Should governments regulate the number of tourists allowed into fragile historical sites?
4. Do you believe that travel truly broadens the mind, or is that a cliché?
5. What are the pros and cons of long-term backpacking versus short, luxury trips?
6. If you could invent a new national holiday, what would it celebrate and how?
7. To what extent do social media influencers affect people’s destination choices?
8. How important is it to disconnect digitally (a digital detox) during a holiday?
9. What are the challenges and rewards of traveling alone?
10. What measures can hotels or resorts take to become more eco-friendly and responsible?
11. How should travelers deal with culture shock when visiting a vastly different society?
12. Does seeing a place in person differ significantly from seeing it in photos or videos?
13. When planning a trip, how do you balance spontaneity with careful pre-planning?
14. What historical event or period would you choose to witness if time travel were possible?
15. Is it genuinely possible to relax when traveling with young children?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Analyze the socioeconomic factors that influence global travel trends today.
2. To what degree should national heritage and identity be commodified for tourism?
3. What is the philosophical difference between ‘tourism’ and ‘exploration’? Can they coexist?
4. Evaluate the efficacy of current global regulations aimed at curbing “overtourism.”
5. Discuss the concept of the “staycation” and why it has gained such prominence.
6. How does post-travel reintegration (returning to routine) affect one’s mental and emotional state?
7. If you could reform the travel industry completely, what would your priorities be and why?
8. Examine the ethical argument that extreme adventure travel is irresponsible.
9. What is the role of international travel in fostering diplomacy and cultural relations?
10. How significant is the impact of low-cost air travel on remote communities?
11. In what ways can a deep, immersive cultural experience be distinguished from a superficial one?
12. Debate whether all forms of volunteer tourism are inherently beneficial, or if they sometimes do more harm.
13. How has the post-pandemic landscape permanently altered traveler behavior and expectations?
14. Discuss the ethical dilemma of visiting poverty-stricken or disaster-affected areas as a tourist.
15. What skills, beyond language proficiency, are critical for navigating complex global travel?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. Deconstruct the notion of ‘authenticity’ in travel experiences and assess its attainability.
2. Compare and contrast the economic models of mass tourism versus niche or sustainable tourism.
3. Formulate an argument on whether leisure time is a fundamental human right or merely a societal privilege.
4. Critically evaluate the impact of global geopolitical instability on destination viability and tourist safety.
5. Discuss the semiotics of traveler identity—the way we present ourselves and our journeys to the world.
6. Propose a multifaceted solution to mitigate the carbon footprint of air travel, acknowledging current economic realities.
7. Analyze the concept of ‘wanderlust’ as a psychological phenomenon rather than merely a recreational desire.
8. How does the perception of ‘holiday’ differ across various global economic and cultural systems?
9. What is the predictive trajectory for the use of artificial intelligence in personalized travel planning?
10. Explore the ways in which historical travel narratives (e.g., those from the 19th century) shape contemporary tourism mythologies.
11. Articulate the inherent paradox between the desire for pristine nature and the human infrastructure required to access it.
12. Discuss the extent to which dark tourism (visiting sites of tragedy) can be considered morally justifiable.
13. Assess the long-term cultural preservation strategies necessary for hyper-visited historical landmarks.
14. Debate the claim: “The destination you seek is ultimately yourself,” in the context of personal growth through travel.
15. How might the implementation of a universal basic travel income impact global societal equity?
