Topic 123: Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What does it mean to face a challenge?

2. Can you think of a time when you overcame a challenge? What happened?

3. How do you feel when you face a difficult situation?

4. What do you do when you make a mistake or fail at something?

5. Why is it important to keep trying when something is hard?

6. How do you feel when you finally succeed after working hard?

7. Have you ever needed help from someone to overcome a challenge?

8. What motivates you to keep going when things aren’t going well?

9. Do you think it’s important to stay positive when facing a setback? Why?

10. What can you learn from overcoming a challenge?

11. Do you think people grow stronger after facing difficult situations?

12. What is the hardest thing you have ever done?

13. How do you feel when you see someone else overcome a challenge?

14. Do you think it is okay to ask for help when facing a difficult situation? Why?

15. What is the best way to deal with a setback or disappointment?

16. How do you celebrate when you overcome a challenge?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some common challenges people face in their personal or professional lives?

18. How do you usually handle setbacks or difficult situations?

19. What is the importance of having a positive mindset when facing challenges?

20. How do you think overcoming challenges helps build confidence?

21. Do you think failure is necessary for growth? Why or why not?

22. How can you stay motivated after experiencing setbacks or disappointments?

23. What role does perseverance play in overcoming obstacles?

24. What are some strategies you use to overcome challenges or setbacks?

25. Do you think challenges can teach us valuable life lessons? Why or why not?

26. What is the difference between a minor setback and a major challenge?

27. How can we learn from our mistakes when facing challenges?

28. How does the support of friends and family help when dealing with challenges?

29. Do you think it’s possible to overcome any challenge if you work hard enough? Why or why not?

30. How do you stay positive and focused when things don’t go as planned?

31. Do you think challenges make life more interesting? Why or why not?

32. How do you know when it’s time to ask for help or keep trying on your own?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do you define resilience, and why is it important in overcoming challenges?

34. What are the psychological and emotional effects of facing significant setbacks in life?

35. How does one maintain motivation and perseverance during long-term challenges?

36. What role does self-reflection play in overcoming personal or professional setbacks?

37. How can individuals use setbacks as opportunities for personal growth and development?

38. What is the difference between overcoming a challenge and simply surviving it?

39. How can failures or setbacks contribute to innovation and creativity?

40. How do societal expectations of success impact how individuals perceive and deal with challenges?

41. How can we ensure that we don’t give up too easily when faced with obstacles?

42. What are the social and cultural factors that influence how people overcome challenges or setbacks?

43. Do you think people who have faced many challenges are better prepared for future difficulties? Why or why not?

44. How do you manage stress and anxiety when facing difficult or overwhelming situations?

45. What is the role of support systems, such as mentors or colleagues, in overcoming challenges?

46. How does overcoming a significant personal or professional challenge change a person’s outlook on life?

47. What are some examples of individuals or organizations that have turned setbacks into major successes?

48. How can we cultivate a mindset that embraces challenges rather than fears them?