Topic 23: Celebrities and Fame

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. Who is your favorite celebrity? Why do you like them?

2. Do you like watching famous people on TV or social media?

3. Have you ever met a celebrity? Who was it?

4. What makes someone famous?

5. Do you think being famous is fun? Why or why not?

6. Would you like to be famous? Why or why not?

7. What do celebrities do in their free time?

8. Do you think famous people are happy? Why or why not?

9. What do you like about your favorite singer or actor?

10. Do you follow celebrities on social media? Why or why not?

11. Do you like reading about celebrities in magazines?

12. Have you ever been to a concert or event with a famous person?

13. What do you think is the best part of being famous?

14. Do you think famous people work hard? Why or why not?

15. What is a popular celebrity in your country?

16. What kind of people become famous?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How do people become famous in different ways?

18. Do you think being famous changes a person’s personality? Why?

19. What are the pros and cons of fame?

20. Why do some people want to be famous?

21. How does social media help people become famous?

22. Should celebrities be role models? Why or why not?

23. How do famous people influence fashion and trends?

24. Do you think celebrities have a responsibility to set a good example?

25. How does fame affect a person’s private life?

26. What do you think about reality TV stars? Are they real celebrities?

27. Why are some celebrities more popular than others?

28. Should the media respect celebrities’ privacy? Why or why not?

29. How do different cultures view fame and celebrity status?

30. What is the difference between being famous and being successful?

31. Have you ever been influenced by a celebrity? How?

32. Why do some celebrities lose their fame quickly?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How has the concept of fame changed over time?

34. What is the role of the media in creating and destroying celebrity reputations?

35. Should celebrities use their fame to talk about political and social issues?

36. How does fame affect mental health?

37. Is there a difference between talent-based fame and social media fame?

38. Should there be stricter privacy laws for celebrities? Why or why not?

39. How do fans contribute to celebrity culture?

40. What impact does cancel culture have on famous people?

41. Do celebrities deserve their high salaries? Why or why not?

42. How does fame affect relationships and friendships?

43. What are the ethical responsibilities of influencers and social media celebrities?

44. Should people admire celebrities for their achievements or their personal lives?

45. How do famous people use their power to influence society?

46. What are the dangers of idolizing celebrities too much?

47. Can someone be famous and still live a normal life? Why or why not?

48. If you could be famous for one thing, what would it be and why?