Topic 17: Breaking Bad Habits

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is a bad habit? Can you give an example?

2. Do you have any bad habits?

3. What bad habits do people have at work or school?

4. Do you think biting your nails is a bad habit? Why or why not?

5. What is one habit you want to change?

6. Is watching too much TV a bad habit? Why?

7. Do you know someone who talks too much? Is it a bad habit?

8. How can people stop eating too much junk food?

9. Do you think sleeping late is a bad habit? Why or why not?

10. What are some bad habits when using a phone?

11. Do you think checking social media too often is bad? Why?

12. How can people stop being late all the time?

13. What is one small change that can improve a bad habit?

14. Do you think playing video games too much is a bad habit?

15. How do bad habits start?

16. Do you believe anyone can break a bad habit?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are some common bad habits people have?

18. Why is it difficult to break a bad habit?

19. How can people replace a bad habit with a good one?

20. Do you think bad habits affect success? Why or why not?

21. How do bad habits impact health?

22. What role does self-discipline play in changing habits?

23. How can someone help a friend break a bad habit?

24. What is the best way to quit smoking or drinking?

25. Do bad habits form because of stress? Why or why not?

26. How long does it take to break a bad habit?

27. What is the best advice you have heard about changing habits?

28. How do social environments influence bad habits?

29. Do you think apps and technology can help people stop bad habits?

30. Should schools teach students how to develop good habits?

31. Do you think some habits are too difficult to change? Why?

32. How do you feel after successfully breaking a bad habit?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. What psychological factors contribute to habit formation?

34. How do habits shape a person’s identity and daily life?

35. Should workplaces help employees break bad habits? Why or why not?

36. How does willpower affect the ability to change habits?

37. What is the science behind habit formation and breaking habits?

38. How do cultural differences influence what people consider “bad” habits?

39. Can positive reinforcement help people quit bad habits? How?

40. What is the impact of addiction on habit formation?

41. How do bad habits affect productivity and focus?

42. Should governments regulate certain bad habits, like smoking in public places?

43. How do childhood experiences influence adult habits?

44. Can small daily actions help people break major bad habits? How?

45. What role does mindfulness play in breaking bad habits?

46. How can people stop procrastination, which is a common bad habit?

47. What are some historical or cultural perspectives on self-improvement and habits?

48. If you could remove one bad habit from the world, what would it be and why?