Topic 124: Paranormal Experiences and Ghost Stories

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a ghost?

2. Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?

3. Have you ever heard a ghost story? What was it about?

4. What is a paranormal experience?

5. How do you feel when you hear a spooky or scary story?

6. Do you think ghosts can appear to people? Why or why not?

7. What do you think happens to people after they die?

8. Have you ever been in a place that felt scary or haunted? What happened?

9. What do people usually do to protect themselves from ghosts or spirits?

10. What do you think is the most famous ghost story in your country?

11. Do you think it’s possible to see or talk to ghosts?

12. What would you do if you saw a ghost?

13. Why do you think some people believe in ghosts while others don’t?

14. Have you ever watched a movie about ghosts? What happened in the movie?

15. What makes ghost stories so interesting or scary?

16. Do you think there are places that are more likely to have ghosts? Why?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some common types of paranormal experiences that people report?

18. Why do you think ghost stories are so popular around the world?

19. What do you think explains paranormal experiences: science or the supernatural?

20. How do people usually react to paranormal experiences?

21. What do you think causes people to believe in ghosts or paranormal activity?

22. What are some famous paranormal events or ghost stories from history?

23. How do you feel about haunted places or locations with paranormal activity?

24. Do you think the media, such as movies or TV shows, affect how people view ghosts or the paranormal?

25. How do you think technology (e.g., cameras, recorders) is used to investigate paranormal experiences?

26. What do you think happens to ghosts after a paranormal experience?

27. Do you believe in reincarnation or spirits coming back in different forms? Why or why not?

28. How do you think cultural beliefs influence the way people interpret paranormal experiences?

29. What is the difference between paranormal and supernatural experiences?

30. Do you think ghosts or paranormal experiences could have scientific explanations?

31. How do you feel when you hear stories of people being haunted or experiencing ghosts?

32. What do you think people can learn from paranormal experiences or ghost stories?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do cultural and historical contexts shape people’s beliefs in the paranormal?

34. What are the psychological factors behind why people experience or believe in paranormal events?

35. How does the portrayal of ghosts and the supernatural in media influence society’s understanding of these phenomena?

36. Do you think the belief in ghosts or paranormal phenomena is more prevalent in certain cultures or regions? Why?

37. How do advances in science and technology challenge traditional beliefs about ghosts and the paranormal?

38. What role does the fear of the unknown play in our belief in ghosts and paranormal experiences?

39. How can paranormal investigations be used to better understand human perception and belief systems?

40. What are the ethical implications of investigating paranormal activity or ghost sightings?

41. How can we distinguish between genuine paranormal experiences and psychological phenomena such as hallucinations or sleep paralysis?

42. What impact do paranormal experiences have on people’s spiritual or religious beliefs?

43. How does the concept of life after death relate to various paranormal experiences and ghost stories?

44. Do you think it is possible for technology to capture paranormal activity or ghosts in a meaningful way? Why or why not?

45. How do different cultures interpret paranormal events in ways that reflect their unique values and traditions?

46. What are some of the challenges in proving the existence of the paranormal scientifically?

47. How do people’s experiences with ghosts or paranormal phenomena influence their worldview or understanding of reality?

48. How can the study of paranormal phenomena contribute to our broader understanding of human consciousness and existence?