Topic 41: Family and Generations

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. How many people are in your family?

2. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

3. Who is the oldest person in your family?

4. What do you like to do with your family?

5. Do you live with your parents? Why or why not?

6. What is a special family tradition you have?

7. How often do you visit your grandparents?

8. What do you usually do during family gatherings?

9. Who is the funniest person in your family?

10. Do you have a big or small family? Which do you prefer?

11. What is one thing you learned from your parents?

12. Do you and your family like the same types of food?

13. Who cooks in your family?

14. Do you think spending time with family is important? Why?

15. What is the best memory you have with your family?

16. How do you celebrate birthdays in your family?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How have family roles changed over time?

18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living with extended family?

19. How does technology affect family relationships?

20. What are the biggest differences between older and younger generations?

21. How do different cultures define “family”?

22. Should parents be strict or lenient? Why?

23. What is the best way to resolve conflicts in a family?

24. How do family traditions shape a person’s identity?

25. What are the responsibilities of parents in raising children?

26. How do family values change from one generation to the next?

27. Should grandparents have an active role in raising children? Why or why not?

28. What challenges do families face in modern society?

29. How do people stay close to their family if they live far away?

30. Should children be responsible for taking care of their elderly parents?

31. How do social norms affect marriage and family life?

32. What are the differences between growing up in a large family vs. a small family?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do generational differences create communication challenges in families?

34. Should governments support families financially? Why or why not?

35. How does the definition of family vary across cultures and legal systems?

36. What are the psychological effects of growing up in a broken family?

37. How do different parenting styles impact children’s development?

38. Should there be limits to parental authority over children? Why or why not?

39. How do economic factors influence family structures?

40. What is the role of gender in traditional and modern families?

41. How do adoption and surrogacy change the concept of family?

42. Should society encourage multi-generational households? Why or why not?

43. How do families handle cultural or religious differences within generations?

44. What impact does divorce have on children and extended families?

45. How do modern career demands affect family life?

46. Should there be legal regulations for work-life balance to protect family time?

47. How does the media shape our expectations of family life?

48. If you could change one thing about modern family life, what would it be and why?