Topic 114: Music and Its Influence on Mood

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is your favorite type of music?

2. How does music make you feel?

3. Do you listen to music every day? Why or why not?

4. Do you think music can make people happy or sad? How?

5. Have you ever listened to music that made you feel relaxed? What kind of music was it?

6. Do you like to listen to music when you are working or studying? Why?

7. What is the happiest song you know?

8. How does music change the way you feel when you are with friends?

9. What type of music do you think is best for relaxing?

10. Do you like listening to music in a language you don’t understand? Why?

11. What do you think about the music people listen to today?

12. Do you like to sing along to your favorite songs?

13. Can music help you focus better? Why or why not?

14. What kind of music makes you feel more energetic or excited?

15. Do you think music is important for special events like parties or celebrations? Why?

16. How do you feel when you hear music from your childhood?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How does music influence your mood or emotions?

18. Can you think of a song that makes you feel calm or relaxed? What is it?

19. How do different types of music affect the way you feel about a situation?

20. Why do you think people listen to music when they are sad or upset?

21. What role does music play in social gatherings or celebrations?

22. Do you think music can improve your productivity? How?

23. What do you think makes music so powerful in changing our mood?

24. How do you feel when you hear music that you don’t like?

25. Do you think music can bring back memories? Can you think of an example?

26. How does music affect the way you feel during exercise or physical activity?

27. Do you think the kind of music people listen to says something about their personality? Why or why not?

28. What do you think about the use of music in movies or TV shows to create emotions?

29. What types of music do you prefer when you are feeling stressed or anxious?

30. How do you feel about music with lyrics versus instrumental music? Which do you prefer and why?

31. Do you think music from different cultures can have a similar impact on emotions? Why or why not?

32. How does listening to music at home differ from listening to music at a concert or live event?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does music influence the brain and our emotional well-being?

34. Do you think the lyrics of a song have a stronger impact on emotions than the melody? Why or why not?

35. How does the cultural context of a song affect its emotional impact on the listener?

36. How can music be used therapeutically to help people manage stress or anxiety?

37. What role does music play in shaping social and political movements?

38. Do you think that music can help people process difficult emotions such as grief or anger?

39. How do personal experiences and memories shape the emotional response to music?

40. How does music influence group dynamics in social settings?

41. What is the role of music in different stages of life, such as childhood, adulthood, and old age?

42. Do you think music can play a role in improving mental health or treating disorders like depression?

43. How does the global popularity of certain genres of music affect the mood of people around the world?

44. Do you think the music industry has a responsibility to promote positive or meaningful content?

45. How can music be used to communicate complex emotions or messages that words cannot express?

46. What is the relationship between music and other forms of art, such as visual art or dance?

47. How does the accessibility of music through technology influence the way people engage with it today?

48. What is the impact of music education on emotional intelligence and empathy?