A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like popular music?
2. What is a popular fashion trend?
3. Do you use social media often?
4. Do you like new technology?
5. What is a popular dance?
6. Do you play video games?
7. Do you like reading books?
8. What sport do young people like?
9. Do you listen to podcasts?
10. Do you like watching movies?
11. Do you think school is important?
12. What is a good way to relax?
13. Do you often wear jeans?
14. Do young people like to travel?
15. What is important to your friends?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. How do young people in your country spend their free time?
2. What is the main reason why young people follow social media trends?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a lot of slang?
4. How does music help young people express their feelings?
5. What is a new technology that most young people are using today?
6. Do you think the fashion of young people is very different from their parents’?
7. What are the main worries that young people have about their future?
8. How can young people politely disagree with older generations?
9. What is a popular youth subculture in your city right now?
10. What simple actions can young people take to make a difference in their community?
11. Compare a popular book with a popular movie aimed at young audiences.
12. What advice would you give a younger person about managing their time online?
13. Why do some young people prefer to communicate using pictures and emojis?
14. What are two basic ways that young people meet new friends today?
15. What are the benefits of having many different kinds of youth culture?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. Discuss how the internet and social media have changed the core identity of youth culture.
2. How does the economy in your country affect the job prospects and goals of young adults?
3. What are the ethical concerns regarding the privacy of young people online?
4. Analyze the difference between a global youth trend and a local subculture.
5. How does political awareness among young people today compare to previous generations?
6. What are the challenges schools face in adapting their curriculum to the needs of the current youth generation?
7. Discuss the phenomenon of ‘cancel culture’ and its influence on youth communication and expression.
8. How do housing costs or the cost of living impact young people’s decisions about their life goals?
9. What role do online celebrities and influencers play in shaping youth values and consumerism?
10. Describe a youth movement (e.g., environmental) that has had a significant impact on society.
11. How does the concept of ‘digital citizenship’ apply to young people’s behavior online?
12. What is the impact of music piracy or free streaming on the careers of young musicians?
13. Discuss the importance of mentors or role models for young adults transitioning to professional life.
14. How do different art forms (street art, digital art) reflect the current mood of youth culture?
15. What are the arguments for and against raising the voting age?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. Analyze the societal pressures placed on young people regarding academic success and career path selection.
2. Discuss the ethical considerations when a professional goal requires intense, potentially unhealthy sacrifice.
3. To what extent do economic inequalities affect the accessibility of different youth cultural experiences (e.g., travel, niche hobbies)?
4. Evaluate the psychological impact of constant digital connectivity on the mental health of adolescents?
5. How does the media frequently stereotype or misrepresent contemporary youth culture in films or news?
6. What are the legal implications of online harassment or cyberbullying among young people?
7. Discuss the formal policies educational institutions should adopt to address screen time and digital literacy effectively.
8. How does ‘woke culture’ or heightened social consciousness manifest in the political and consumer behavior of young adults?
9. Analyze the tension between the desire for global youth solidarity and the realities of local cultural specificities.
10. What formal steps should governments take to increase youth participation in civic and democratic processes?
11. Discuss the concept of ‘delayed adulthood’ and the socio-economic factors contributing to it.
12. How does the constant cycle of fast fashion and trend adoption among youth impact environmental sustainability?
13. Evaluate the long-term effects of online activism versus traditional, physical protest on societal change.
14. What are the arguments for and against standardized testing in education as a measure of youth capability?
15. Discuss the changing landscape of dating and relationships among young people in the digital age.
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Critically evaluate the moral duty of the older generation to leave a sustainable environmental and economic legacy for today’s youth.
2. Analyze the philosophical debate regarding identity formation in an era where self-presentation is heavily curated for digital consumption.
3. Discuss the long-term societal effects of widespread exposure to ‘doomscrolling’ and negative global news on youth outlook.
4. How might high-level policy interventions address the systemic economic barriers preventing young people from entering the housing market?
5. Explore the tension between the revolutionary potential of youth culture and its rapid commodification by corporations.
6. What are the ethical complexities of using algorithms to predict and shape the educational or career trajectories of young individuals?
7. Discuss the systemic reforms needed to democratize access to high-quality higher education globally.
8. Analyze the philosophical concept of ‘The Generation Gap’ and whether it is widening or closing in the age of global communication.
9. Evaluate the fairness of a political system where policy decisions often disproportionately benefit older voters at the expense of the young.
10. What is the role of technology governance in protecting young people from misinformation and radicalization online?
11. Discuss the moral complexities of raising children with high levels of surveillance technology in the name of safety.
12. How does the language and lexicon of youth culture reflect or challenge the established social hierarchy?
13. What ethical framework should be applied to the use of artificial intelligence in educational and mental health services for youth?
14. Analyze the concept of ‘youth political agency’ and the factors that empower or restrict it globally.
15. How do shifts in geopolitical power necessitate a reassessment of international aid and development goals focused on young populations?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. Does the pervasive influence of digital media fundamentally undermine the capacity of young people to form authentic, non-performative identities?
2. Debate the philosophical assertion that the inherent fluidity and anti-establishment nature of youth culture is essential for systemic societal evolution.
3. Construct a detailed systemic blueprint for a globally coordinated educational model designed to address the challenges of the 22nd century.
4. Evaluate the moral responsibility of humanity to set species-level goals concerning long-term survival and cosmic exploration.
5. Analyze the ultimate difference between cultural imitation driven by global media and authentic cultural innovation originating from local youth groups?
6. How can advanced policy models ensure that the political voice of young people is proportionally represented in long-term policy making?
7. Synthesize a theoretical framework that integrates the principles of youth activism with established political and corporate decision-making structures.
8. Critique the fundamental notion that the ‘future’ belongs to the youth when the resources and power structures are controlled by previous generations.
9. Formulate a comprehensive, systemic strategy for the elimination of educational and digital divides among the world’s youth population.
10. Discuss whether the current structure of democratic institutions adequately serves the long-term interests and urgent needs of young people.
11. Analyze the long-term sociological consequences of normalizing high levels of anxiety and disillusionment among highly educated young adults.
12. Debate the ethical and practical feasibility of granting young people (e.g., under 18) a formal advisory role in national policy creation.
13. What fundamental paradigm shifts are required to redefine success and social value away from purely economic metrics, aligning with the values often espoused by youth movements?
14. How do philosophical concepts of temporal justice relate to the economic and environmental burdens being passed down to the current youth?
15. Critically assess the long-term viability of current youth employment and education models in a world facing profound automation and resource scarcity.
