Topic 2: Advertising and Marketing

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is your favorite advertisement? Why?

2. Do you like watching ads on TV or YouTube? Why or why not?

3. Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement?

4. What kind of advertisements do you see every day?

5. Do you prefer funny or serious ads? Why?

6. What products are advertised a lot in your country?

7. Can you name a famous brand? What do they sell?

8. Do you like billboards on the street? Why or why not?

9. Have you ever seen a bad advertisement? What was it?

10. Do you think children should watch advertisements? Why?

11. Would you like to be in a commercial? What product would you promote?

12. What makes an advertisement interesting?

13. Do you prefer online ads or TV ads? Why?

14. What is a jingle? Can you remember one?

15. Should there be more or fewer advertisements in daily life?

16. Have you ever skipped an ad online? Why?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How do advertisements influence people’s shopping habits?

18. What are the most common advertising techniques?

19. Do you think advertising is honest? Why or why not?

20. How do companies create a successful brand image?

21. What are the differences between online ads and traditional ads?

22. What is the most memorable advertisement you have ever seen?

23. How does advertising affect children and young people?

24. Do you trust celebrity endorsements in ads? Why or why not?

25. How important is a good slogan in advertising?

26. How do social media influencers impact marketing?

27. Should ads for unhealthy food be banned? Why or why not?

28. What is the difference between marketing and advertising?

29. How do companies target different audiences with their ads?

30. Have you ever seen an ad that made you feel emotional? What was it?

31. How has advertising changed in the past 20 years?

32. Do you think product placement in movies and TV shows is effective?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does advertising shape consumer culture?

34. Should there be strict regulations on advertising? Why or why not?

35. Is subliminal messaging in advertisements ethical?

36. How do multinational companies adapt their ads for different cultures?

37. Can an advertisement change public opinion on social or political issues?

38. What is the role of psychology in marketing?

39. How has AI changed the way companies advertise products?

40. What are the ethical concerns of targeted ads and data tracking?

41. How do advertisements create stereotypes?

42. Should there be more transparency in influencer marketing?

43. How does nostalgia play a role in marketing strategies?

44. Is viral marketing a sustainable strategy for companies?

45. What role does humor play in advertising effectiveness?

46. How can small businesses compete with big brands in advertising?

47. What is the future of advertising in the era of ad-blockers?

48. Should governments control advertisements that promote luxury lifestyles?