Topic 48: Exploring Different Cultures

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is culture?

2. Have you ever met someone from a different country?

3. What are some cultural traditions in your country?

4. Do you like trying food from other cultures? Why or why not?

5. Have you ever celebrated a foreign holiday? What was it?

6. What languages do you want to learn? Why?

7. What do people in your country wear on special occasions?

8. Do you think it’s important to learn about other cultures? Why?

9. What is a famous tradition from your culture?

10. How do people greet each other in different countries?

11. Have you ever traveled to a different country? What was different there?

12. What is a traditional dance in your country?

13. Do you like music from other cultures? Which ones?

14. What do you think is the most interesting culture in the world? Why?

15. What is one thing you want to experience from another culture?

16. If you could visit any country to learn about its culture, where would you go?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does travel help people understand different cultures?

18. What are some cultural differences that can cause misunderstandings?

19. How do festivals and holidays reflect a country’s culture?

20. What are some common stereotypes about different cultures? Are they true?

21. How does language influence culture?

22. What is cultural appropriation, and why is it controversial?

23. How do traditional customs change in modern society?

24. What are the biggest differences between Eastern and Western cultures?

25. How do people from different cultures express politeness differently?

26. Should students learn about world cultures in school? Why or why not?

27. How does globalization affect cultural traditions?

28. What are the benefits of speaking multiple languages in today’s world?

29. How do different cultures celebrate important life events like weddings?

30. What is the impact of immigration on cultural diversity?

31. How do social norms differ between cultures?

32. What is something surprising you have learned about another culture?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does cultural identity shape a person’s worldview?

34. What are the effects of cultural assimilation on immigrant communities?

35. Should cultures be preserved, or should they evolve with time? Why?

36. How do different cultures define success and happiness?

37. How do media and technology shape global cultural perceptions?

38. What role does religion play in shaping cultural traditions?

39. How do art and literature reflect cultural values?

40. Should countries protect their cultural heritage from foreign influences? Why or why not?

41. What are the challenges of living in a multicultural society?

42. How do different cultures view personal space and privacy?

43. What are the ethical concerns of promoting one culture over another?

44. How do historical events shape modern cultural identities?

45. Should traditional practices that conflict with modern values be abolished? Why or why not?

46. How do international relationships benefit from cultural understanding?

47. What can individuals do to become more culturally aware and sensitive?

48. If you could introduce one aspect of your culture to the world, what would it be and why?