A1 Level – Elementary
1. What is the difference between a child and a teenager?
2. What is a common hobby for teens?
3. Do teens use their phones a lot?
4. What makes music popular with teens?
5. Do teens like to be independent?
6. What is the best part of being a teenager?
7. What makes a good friend for a teen?
8. What is a common family rule for teens?
9. Do you think school is difficult for teens?
10. What clothes do teens like to wear?
11. Do teens worry about their future?
12. What makes a parent angry at a teen?
13. What is the opposite of popular?
14. What are some different types of teenage jobs?
15. Do you think teens spend much time outdoors?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What are the key differences between the challenges faced by teens today and those faced by your generation?
2. Describe one time when you faced peer pressure to do something you didn’t want to do.
3. What are the pros and cons of teens having complete freedom over their use of social media?
4. What role does identity exploration and social groups play in the life of a teenager?
5. Have you ever tried to communicate with a teen using their slang or unique language?
6. What specific topics do you think parents and teens struggle to communicate about most effectively?
7. What is the difference between a teen having a bad mood and having a serious mental health issue?
8. What are common challenges when a teen tries to balance schoolwork, a part-time job, and social life?
9. How does technology (e.g., constant notifications) affect the concentration span of teenagers?
10. What are the biggest cultural differences in the expected level of independence for teens?
11. What is the importance of teaching financial literacy and practical life skills to teenagers?
12. Do you think the current educational system adequately prepares teens for the challenges of adult life?
13. What are the challenges of managing a teenager’s sleep schedule given their biological changes?
14. What are the best ways for teens to deal with cyberbullying or online harassment?
15. What is the difference between a teen seeking independence and a teen being reckless?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. Discuss the difficulty of finding a balance between parental guidance and a teenager’s increasing need for autonomy.
2. How can schools and communities provide better mental health support specifically tailored to adolescent needs?
3. What are the ethical issues surrounding companies that target emotional or insecure teens with excessive advertising?
4. Do you agree that the pressure on teens today (academic, social, financial) is significantly higher than in the past?
5. Describe a time when a teenager’s passion or interest led to a surprising act of social or political engagement.
6. To what extent should parents monitor their teenager’s private digital communications and social media activity?
7. What role does popular media (movies, music, influencers) play in shaping a teenager’s body image and self-esteem?
8. How do cultural norms about dating and relationships influence the social development of teenagers?
9. Discuss the psychological phenomenon of the “imaginary audience”—the feeling that everyone is watching and judging you.
10. What are the challenges of helping teenagers develop a healthy self-identity separate from their online persona?
11. How does the concept of “delayed gratification” (postponing reward) relate to a teenager’s ability to plan for the future?
12. Should mandatory public service or community engagement be required for all teenagers?
13. What is the difference between rebellion (rejecting authority) and genuine self-discovery?
14. Discuss the concept of “resilience” and how it is developed through overcoming typical teenage challenges.
15. What is the long-term impact of chronic sleep deprivation on a teenager’s academic performance and mood?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. How does the economic pressure of rising university costs affect the career choices and educational decisions of teenagers?
2. What are the ethical arguments about the immense amount of personal data collected from teens by social media and gaming companies?
3. Should the legal age for voting or driving be raised or lowered to better reflect the true maturity level of modern teens?
4. What are the psychological reasons why risk-taking behavior (e.g., extreme sports, substance use) is common during adolescence?
5. How has the dominance of visual, ephemeral media (e.g., Snapchat) changed the way teenagers communicate and maintain friendships?
6. Discuss the idea that the intense focus on academic achievement is detrimental to the holistic development of teenagers.
7. What is the role of peer support groups and mentorship programs in navigating the social and emotional challenges of adolescence?
8. How do our perceptions of “the ideal student” or “perfect athlete” create unfair pressure on teenagers?
9. What are the challenges of providing comprehensive sex and relationship education to teens in culturally diverse environments?
10. Discuss the concept of “digital natives”—teens who have never known a world without the internet—and their unique skills.
11. What is the difference between healthy experimentation and destructive behavior in a teenager’s search for identity?
12. Should high schools include mandatory classes on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and mental health first aid?
13. What is the impact of cultural norms about gender roles on the career aspirations of male and female teenagers?
14. How does the history of youth subcultures (e.g., punk, emo) reflect the teenager’s perpetual need to express non-conformity?
15. Discuss the idea that the greatest challenge of being a teen is the lack of control over one’s own environment and schedule.
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Analyze the socioeconomic factors that correlate with disparities in access to quality mental health care and educational resources for teenagers.
2. To what degree should the legal system restrict the ability of minors to make major life choices (e.g., medical, financial) without parental consent?
3. Discuss the philosophical concept of “autonomy” and its gradual realization during the tumultuous period of adolescence.
4. Evaluate the impact of new technologies (e.g., virtual reality) on the social skills and real-world interaction of teenagers.
5. How does the strategic use of visual imagery and peer influence function to monetize the insecurities of the teenage demographic?
6. Examine the legal challenges of holding social media companies accountable for content that negatively impacts teenage mental health.
7. What ethical guidelines should govern the use of AI tools to monitor and intervene in cases of self-harm or suicidal ideation among teens?
8. Discuss the concept of “epistemic injustice” and how the knowledge and experiences of teenagers are often dismissed by adults.
9. How do different national policies on mandatory military or civil service affect the transition of teens into adult responsibility?
10. Analyze the interplay between the increasing political awareness of global issues and the resulting “eco-anxiety” among environmentally conscious teens.
11. What ethical challenges arise when new educational models promote extreme competition and individualized success over social cooperation among teens?
12. Debate whether a system of mandatory “digital literacy” training can fully protect teens from online manipulation and predatory behavior.
13. How does the architecture of modern schools (e.g., open classrooms) support or inhibit the social needs of introverted or anxious teenagers?
14. Discuss the concept of “identity moratorium”—the period of exploration and self-doubt essential for solidifying adult identity.
15. To what extent does the emotional investment in digital friendships and online communities replace or complement real-world teenage relationships?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. How do you analyze the idea that adolescence is fundamentally a biological and societal crucible designed to test psychological resilience?
2. Formulate a critique of the global education system’s failure to adapt its curriculum and structure to the cognitive and emotional needs of modern teenagers.
3. Analyze the intersection of neuroscience, hormonal changes, and the impact of chronic sleep deprivation on teenage emotional regulation and decision-making.
4. Discuss the philosophical distinction between “childish innocence” and “adult cynicism” and the point at which that transition occurs.
5. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of school-based anti-bullying programs in addressing systemic issues of social exclusion and harassment.
6. Propose a new societal framework for teenage development that provides a guaranteed “gap year” of mentorship and real-world experience before higher education.
7. Examine the psychological function of intense peer conformity in mitigating the anxiety of identity formation during adolescence.
8. How does the semiotics of teenage fashion, music, and social media trends communicate rebellion, affiliation, and status non-verbally?
9. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of educators and parents to teach teens how to develop a healthy, complex relationship with technology.
10. Analyze the historical relationship between cycles of economic prosperity and the corresponding extension of the period of “teenager” dependence.
11. Articulate the inherent tension between the psychological necessity for risk-taking in identity formation and the societal requirement for physical safety.
12. Debate whether a system of total digital transparency for parents over their teens’ online lives would improve or severely damage mental health.
13. Assess the long-term societal effects of widespread mental health crises among teens on future labor force productivity and social stability.
14. Discuss the philosophical definition of ‘maturity’ and how it is achieved through the iterative process of making and learning from mistakes.
15. How might the principles of adolescent developmental psychology be used to model processes of organizational team formation and leadership transition?
