A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you talk in front of many people?
2. What is a big room?
3. Do you feel nervous when you talk?
4. What is a clear voice?
5. Do you think speaking is hard?
6. What is a short talk?
7. Do you worry about forgetting words?
8. What is a friendly audience?
9. Do you think practice helps?
10. What is a strong message?
11. Do you use your hands when you talk?
12. What is a long preparation?
13. Do you like simple presentations?
14. What are three ways to feel calm before a talk?
15. Do you think public speaking is important?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between talking to a friend and giving a speech?
2. Why does your heart beat fast before a big talk?
3. What are the good things and bad things about reading your speech word-for-word?
4. How can a person use simple body language well?
5. Should all schools teach students how to give presentations?
6. Why is it important to make eye contact with the audience?
7. Do you think fear of speaking is common?
8. What is the purpose of using visual aids (like slides)?
9. How does audience reaction affect the speaker’s confidence?
10. What is the difference between speaking loudly and speaking clearly?
11. Do you think speaking is easier now with microphones?
12. What are the problems when the speaker talks too fast?
13. When is the best time to practice your presentation?
14. What are two things that make a speech boring?
15. How does a lack of preparation affect the quality of the talk?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely handle an interruption during your talk?
2. How does the skill of public speaking affect a person’s career path?
3. Should the government provide resources for communication skills training?
4. What is the difference between persuading and simply informing an audience?
5. Do you believe that a nervous speaker can still be effective?
6. What are the challenges of speaking to an audience that does not agree with you?
7. How does focusing on perfection affect the natural flow of the speech?
8. What is the idea of “stage presence”?
9. Is it fair when some people are naturally better speakers than others?
10. How does a lack of clear structure confuse the audience?
11. What are the basic steps for answering a difficult question gracefully?
12. What is the value of telling a personal story in a presentation?
13. Should the news talk more about the importance of effective communication?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people avoid all public speaking?
15. How does the history of rhetoric affect modern speaking styles?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by people talking over each other?
2. What are the ethical issues when a speaker uses emotion to manipulate the audience?
3. How does constant social media showing of perfect speeches affect real-life speaking?
4. Should companies be legally required to provide communication training for all managers?
5. How does the feeling of control affect a person’s speaking anxiety?
6. Who is responsible for educating people on respectful listening?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of using humor in a serious speech?
8. What is the role of voice modulation in keeping the audience interested?
9. How does the problem of misinformation affect the credibility of a speaker?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing a speaker to go far over time?
11. What are the legal differences between freedom of speech and hate speech?
12. Do you think the main purpose of public speaking is to share knowledge?
13. What steps can a person take to overcome fear of public speaking?
14. How does the lack of audience feedback affect the quality of the talk?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of giving a very successful speech?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that career success often depends on public speaking skills?
2. What is the moral duty of a speaker to ensure their information is totally accurate?
3. How do global communication tools affect the relevance of face-to-face speaking?
4. When should the government consider mandatory clarity standards for political speeches?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of using charisma to hide weak content?
6. How does focusing on performance affect the need for authentic communication?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term pressure to speak well in all situations.
8. How should leaders use public speaking to promote transparency?
9. What is the idea of “rhetorical strategy”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when only the most articulate people gain power?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a speech caused harm?
12. How does the desire for perfection affect the need for spontaneous delivery?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the equal access to communication training?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when judging a speaker?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for ethical persuasion?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a manufactured performance and authentic delivery?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows charismatic leaders to manipulate audiences?
3. How does the idea of truth change when it is delivered by a perfect speaker?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate use of manipulative speaking tactics?
5. How do historical views of oratory and demagoguery affect modern trust?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with severe speaking anxiety?
7. Do you think speaking without any notes would fix the problem of inauthenticity?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they listen to political speeches?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for poor communication?
10. What did old thinkers say about logos, ethos, and pathos?
11. What will happen to the need for human speakers if AI can create perfect talks?
12. How do people use the idea of “natural talent” to avoid discussing practice?
13. How does the experience of a major failure change a person’s speaking style?
14. What is the power of a group to demand clear, honest public communication?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, fear-free speaking method, what would happen?
