Topic 27: Communication and Social Skills

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. Do you like talking to new people? Why or why not?

2. How do you greet someone in your country?

3. Do you prefer texting or talking on the phone? Why?

4. What do you say when you meet someone for the first time?

5. Do you like small talk? Why or why not?

6. How do you feel when someone interrupts you?

7. What is the best way to start a conversation?

8. Do you think smiling helps in communication? Why?

9. How do you know if someone is a good listener?

10. What are some polite words you use when talking to others?

11. How do you ask for help politely?

12. What do you do if someone does not understand you?

13. How do you feel when people don’t listen to you?

14. What is more important: words or body language?

15. Do you like giving presentations? Why or why not?

16. How can people become better at talking to others?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. Why are good communication skills important in life?

18. How does body language affect communication?

19. What are some common communication problems?

20. How can people improve their public speaking skills?

21. How do cultural differences affect communication?

22. What are the benefits of being a good listener?

23. How does social media change the way people communicate?

24. What are some bad habits in communication?

25. How do introverts and extroverts communicate differently?

26. What makes a conversation interesting?

27. How does confidence help in communication?

28. How can misunderstandings be avoided in conversations?

29. How do you feel about long voice messages instead of texting?

30. How do professionals communicate differently from friends?

31. What role does humor play in communication?

32. How can teamwork improve communication skills?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. What is the relationship between emotional intelligence and communication?

34. How do communication styles differ across cultures?

35. What is the role of diplomacy in professional communication?

36. How does language influence the way we think and communicate?

37. Should communication skills be taught in schools? Why or why not?

38. How has technology changed face-to-face communication?

39. What are the biggest barriers to effective communication?

40. How do people communicate differently in personal and professional settings?

41. What are the challenges of communicating in a second language?

42. How does conflict resolution depend on communication skills?

43. Can social media lead to better communication or worse? Why?

44. How do politicians use communication to influence people?

45. How do gender differences affect communication styles?

46. What is the importance of nonverbal communication in business?

47. Can artificial intelligence replace human communication in customer service? Why or why not?

48. If you could master one communication skill, what would it be and why?