Topic 163: Success Stories That Inspire You

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What does success mean to you?

2. Can you think of a person who is very successful?

3. What makes a success story inspiring to you?

4. Why do you think people enjoy hearing about success stories?

5. How do you feel when you hear about someone achieving their dreams?

6. What kind of success stories do you find inspiring?

7. Can you think of a time when you achieved something you were proud of?

8. What qualities do successful people usually have?

9. How do success stories help motivate others?

10. What is one thing that you would like to succeed in?

11. How can success stories change the way we think about challenges?

12. What do you think is the key to success?

13. Do you think everyone can be successful? Why or why not?

14. What do you learn from the success stories of people around you?

15. How do you feel when someone tells you their success story?

16. Why do you think it is important to celebrate success?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some characteristics that successful people share?

18. How can failure be a part of a success story?

19. Why are some success stories more inspiring than others?

20. How do success stories from different cultures inspire people around the world?

21. What role does hard work play in success?

22. How do role models influence our idea of success?

23. What do you think about the role of luck in success stories?

24. How can someone learn from the success stories of others?

25. What is the relationship between persistence and success?

26. How do success stories in the media affect our perception of success?

27. What challenges do successful people face, and how do they overcome them?

28. How does education or knowledge contribute to achieving success?

29. How do you think success stories can help people set their own goals?

30. What kind of success story would you like to tell in the future?

31. How can failure teach us valuable lessons in the journey to success?

32. Why do some people’s success stories seem more inspiring than others?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do success stories from entrepreneurs and innovators inspire societal change?

34. What role does perseverance play in overcoming obstacles in success stories?

35. How do cultural, economic, and social factors influence the types of success stories we hear?

36. How do the media shape and sometimes distort our understanding of success through certain stories?

37. What is the impact of success stories in leadership, and how do they inspire others to lead?

38. How do success stories challenge traditional notions of success and failure?

39. How do success stories reflect the importance of mindset and attitude in achieving goals?

40. What ethical considerations should be taken into account when telling success stories, particularly when they involve overcoming adversity?

41. How do we balance celebrating individual success with recognizing the collective effort and contributions of others?

42. How does the concept of “success” change over a lifetime, and how do success stories evolve with age and experience?

43. What are the potential negative aspects of idolizing certain success stories in society?

44. How can success stories contribute to shaping public policies or social movements?

45. What does “success” mean in different fields, such as business, art, or science, and how do success stories in these areas differ?

46. How can we use the success stories of others to motivate ourselves in both personal and professional life?

47. What are the limits of success stories as tools for motivation, and when can they become counterproductive?

48. How can we ensure that success stories are inclusive and represent a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds?