105: Marriage and Modern Relationships

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is marriage?

2. Do you think marriage is important? Why or why not?

3. How do you feel when someone gets married?

4. Do you think everyone should get married? Why or why not?

5. What are some common reasons people get married?

6. How do people usually celebrate their weddings in your country?

7. What do you think makes a relationship strong?

8. How do you know when you are in a good relationship?

9. What is the role of love in a marriage?

10. How do you feel when people argue or fight in a relationship?

11. Do you think it’s important for a couple to share the same interests?

12. What do you think about long-distance relationships?

13. Is it okay for people to get married later in life? Why or why not?

14. How do you think relationships change over time?

15. What are some qualities that make a good partner in a relationship?

16. Do you think modern relationships are different from those in the past?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. Why do you think people get married today?

18. Do you think it’s important to live together before marriage? Why or why not?

19. How do you think technology (like social media) affects relationships?

20. What do you think is the biggest challenge in modern relationships?

21. Do you think marriage is still necessary in today’s society?

22. How does culture influence the way people view marriage and relationships?

23. What role do finances play in modern relationships?

24. What is the difference between love and commitment in a relationship?

25. How do you think marriage has changed in the last few decades?

26. Do you think people should get married young or wait until they are older? Why?

27. How do relationships affect personal growth and goals?

28. What are some important factors for a successful marriage?

29. How do people in modern relationships deal with disagreements or conflicts?

30. Do you think it’s important for partners to have separate hobbies or interests?

31. How do modern relationships differ from traditional marriage customs in your country?

32. What are some challenges that married couples face in today’s society?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the concept of marriage vary across different cultures and societies?

34. Do you think marriage is outdated in the modern world? Why or why not?

35. What do you think about the rise of cohabitation (living together without marriage) in modern relationships?

36. What are the key factors that influence the success or failure of modern marriages?

37. How do social expectations affect the choices people make about marriage and relationships?

38. How does the concept of marriage differ in societies with high levels of gender equality?

39. In what ways has technology impacted communication and trust in relationships?

40. Do you think the idea of marriage should be flexible (e.g., not just between two people, or not necessarily forever)?

41. How do modern attitudes towards divorce influence the way people view marriage?

42. Do you think there is pressure to get married, especially in some cultures or communities?

43. How do changing gender roles impact modern marriages and relationships?

44. What are the psychological benefits and challenges of being married in modern society?

45. How can people maintain a strong relationship despite the pressures of modern life (e.g., work, social media, long hours)?

46. Do you believe that love and passion are enough to sustain a marriage in the long term? Why or why not?

47. What is the impact of family dynamics (e.g., in-laws) on modern marriages?

48. How do you think the future of marriage and relationships will evolve in the next 20 years?