Topic 15: Biggest Fears and Phobias

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What are you afraid of?

2. Do you know someone who is afraid of spiders?

3. Are you scared of the dark? Why or why not?

4. Do you like horror movies? Why or why not?

5. Have you ever felt afraid but didn’t know why?

6. What do you do when you feel scared?

7. Do you think fear is a good or bad thing? Why?

8. What are common fears that children have?

9. Are you afraid of heights? Why or why not?

10. Have you ever faced a fear? What happened?

11. What do you think is the scariest animal?

12. Do you like roller coasters, or are they too scary?

13. What is the most frightening experience you have ever had?

14. Do you think people can learn to control their fears?

15. Are you afraid of flying in a plane? Why or why not?

16. Would you ever visit a haunted house?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What is the difference between fear and phobia?

18. How do people develop fears?

19. What are some of the most common phobias?

20. Why do some people love scary movies while others hate them?

21. How do fears change as people grow older?

22. What is the best way to overcome a fear?

23. Have you ever had a nightmare that felt real?

24. How does fear affect decision-making?

25. Why do some people enjoy extreme sports despite the risks?

26. Have you ever helped someone face a fear? What happened?

27. Do you think fear is necessary for survival? Why or why not?

28. What is the scariest situation you have ever been in?

29. How do people use fear in marketing or politics?

30. Why do some people have a fear of public speaking?

31. What is the strangest phobia you have ever heard of?

32. Can fear ever be a good thing? Why?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does fear influence human behavior and society?

34. What role does fear play in politics and media?

35. How do phobias develop psychologically?

36. Should people actively try to overcome their fears, or is avoidance acceptable?

37. How do different cultures perceive and deal with fear?

38. How can fear be used as a form of control?

39. What are the long-term effects of living in constant fear?

40. Can fear ever be an advantage? In what situations?

41. What is the relationship between fear and anxiety?

42. How does fear influence creativity and storytelling?

43. Why do some people become addicted to adrenaline and fear-based experiences?

44. Should people expose themselves to their fears gradually? Why or why not?

45. How do evolutionary theories explain human fears?

46. What is the difference between rational and irrational fears?

47. Can technology help people overcome their fears? How?

48. What would life be like if humans had no fear?