Topic 112: Money and Happiness

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is money?

2. How do you usually get money?

3. Do you think money can make people happy? Why or why not?

4. How does having money help people in their daily life?

5. Do you think people with a lot of money are always happy?

6. What are some things that make you happy that do not cost money?

7. Do you think rich people are always happy? Why or why not?

8. What are some things you would buy if you had a lot of money?

9. Is it important to save money for the future? Why?

10. What do you think is more important: money or happiness?

11. How do you feel when you spend money on something you really want?

12. Do you think people are happier when they have a simple life or a life with lots of things?

13. Can money buy everything? What can money not buy?

14. Do you think it’s important to work hard to earn money? Why?

15. How do you feel when you have enough money to buy what you need?

16. Can you be happy without spending a lot of money?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How does money affect your happiness?

18. What is the relationship between money and success?

19. How can a person balance their desire for money with their happiness?

20. Do you think money can solve all problems? Why or why not?

21. How do you think people should spend their money to be happy?

22. What is the role of money in relationships and family life?

23. How does the amount of money someone has affect their social life and relationships?

24. Do you think happiness depends more on money or on family and friends? Why?

25. How do rich and poor people define happiness differently?

26. Do you believe money brings more freedom and happiness? Why or why not?

27. What would you do with a lot of money to improve the lives of others?

28. Can money create stress or worry? How?

29. What are some examples of how money can make life easier or harder?

30. How can money impact your mental health?

31. How important is financial security for your happiness?

32. Do you think there’s a point where having more money does not bring more happiness?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the pursuit of money impact a person’s sense of purpose and fulfillment in life?

34. What are the social implications of wealth inequality on happiness in society?

35. How does consumerism affect the way we view money and happiness?

36. What are the psychological effects of constantly seeking more money?

37. How can we reconcile the desire for financial success with the need for personal well-being and happiness?

38. How does the idea of ‘money cannot buy happiness’ align with or contradict societal views on success?

39. What role does money play in shaping social identity and status?

40. How can financial instability affect a person’s happiness and overall life satisfaction?

41. Do you think happiness is a state of mind that can be achieved regardless of financial status? Why?

42. How does wealth affect one’s ability to contribute to society and make a difference?

43. How do cultural views on money and happiness differ across the world?

44. What are the ethical implications of wealth when it comes to personal happiness?

45. Do you think a shift towards minimalism could help people focus more on happiness rather than material wealth?

46. How can societies create systems where people are able to pursue both financial success and personal well-being?

47. How does the idea of “financial freedom” relate to long-term happiness?

48. What are some ways to define success and happiness without focusing on money?