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Influencers

90 ESL discussion questions about influencers for all levels, keeping the questions simple and direct, focusing on social media fame, products, advice, and trust.
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A1 Level – Elementary

1. Do you watch people on social media?

2. What is a famous person?

3. Do you buy things they show?

4. What is a sponsored post?

5. Do you think they have a good job?

6. What is a big audience?

7. Do you worry about fake information?

8. What is a happy life online?

9. Do you think influencers are important?

10. What is a nice picture?

11. Do you trust their advice?

12. What is a quick review?

13. Do you want to be famous online?

14. What are three types of influencers?

15. Do you think their life is real?

A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate

1. What is the difference between an influencer and a celebrity?

2. Why do companies pay influencers to show products?

3. What are the good things and bad things about being constantly online?

4. How can a person tell if an influencer is being honest?

5. Should all influencers be required to say when they are paid?

6. Why is it important for young people to be careful of online advice?

7. Do you think being an influencer is a real job?

8. What is the purpose of having many followers?

9. How does the pressure to post often affect their mental health?

10. What is the difference between a small influencer and a big one?

11. Do you think influencers set good examples for young people?

12. What are the problems when an influencer gives bad financial advice?

13. When is the best time for a follower to stop watching an influencer?

14. What are two things that make an influencer trustworthy?

15. How does the constant focus on image affect their real life?

B1 Level – Intermediate

1. What are the simple ways to politely ask an influencer about their real job?

2. How does the demand for specific content affect the life of an influencer?

3. Should the government control the advertising rules for influencers?

4. What is the difference between a product review and a sponsored endorsement?

5. Do you believe that influencers have too much power over buying trends?

6. What are the challenges of creating original content every day?

7. How does focusing on personal life affect the quality of their advice?

8. What is the idea of “micro-influencing”?

9. Is it fair when influencers make a lot of money for simple videos?

10. How does a lack of honesty affect the public’s trust in all media?

11. What are the basic steps for starting a small personal brand online?

12. What is the value of seeing diverse body types and lives online?

13. Should the news talk more about the mental health of online creators?

14. What are the simple reasons why some people choose to avoid all social media?

15. How does the industry of influencing change traditional advertising?

B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate

1. What are the simple social problems caused by online fan culture?

2. What are the ethical issues when influencers promote harmful health products?

3. How does constant social media showing of success affect followers’ self-esteem?

4. Should influencers be legally required to have qualifications for health advice?

5. How does the need for constant performance affect the influencer’s family life?

6. Who is responsible for educating young people on digital media literacy?

7. What is your simple view on the practice of editing photos to look perfect?

8. What is the role of large technology platforms in controlling influencer content?

9. How does the problem of online bullying affect major public figures?

10. What are the clear problems with buying fake followers or likes?

11. What are the legal differences between general opinion and slander?

12. Do you think the main purpose of influencers is to sell products?

13. What steps can follower groups take to demand more honest content?

14. How does the constant sharing of life affect a person’s sense of privacy?

15. What are the simple psychological effects of receiving constant public praise?

C1 Level – Advanced

1. Is it fair that some influencers earn more than essential public service workers?

2. What is the moral duty of a society to regulate the spread of consumer culture?

3. How do business models of social media platforms affect influencer behavior?

4. When should the government consider mandatory financial transparency for high-earning influencers?

5. What are the simple ethical problems of using a large platform to spread political views?

6. How does focusing on quick fame affect the need for long-term skill development?

7. Discuss the effects of constant image management on personal identity.

8. How should political leaders use social media to communicate better with youth?

9. What is the idea of “parasocial relationships”?

10. What are the long-term social effects when most role models are online creators?

11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a review is sponsored?

12. How does the desire for constant attention affect the need for real connection?

13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of content originality?

14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when dealing with online criticism?

15. Should the government set a clear standard for educational content on social media?

C2 Level – Proficiency

1. What is the true difference between a public servant and a commercial figure?

2. Should we eliminate all forms of personal monetization on social media platforms?

3. How does the idea of trust change when it is based on image, not reputation?

4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate use of personal data in influencer targeting?

5. How do historical views of public figures affect modern digital fame?

6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with online fame?

7. Do you think the market can fix the problem of misinformation through competition?

8. What simple rules should guide young people when trying to become famous online?

9. How can we stop people from using online fame for unethical purposes?

10. What did old thinkers say about public perception, image, and influence?

11. What will happen to the need for human influencers if AI can create realistic virtual ones?

12. How do people use the idea of “my brand” to avoid discussing their true character?

13. How does the experience of a major online scandal change an influencer’s life?

14. What is the power of a group to demand the removal of harmful content?

15. If scientists could create a perfect, personalized content filter, what would happen?

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