Topic 58: Globalization and Cultural Exchange

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is globalization?

2. Have you ever tried food from another country? What was it?

3. Do you like learning about different cultures? Why or why not?

4. What are some traditional things from your culture?

5. Do you listen to music from other countries? Which ones?

6. Have you ever watched a foreign movie? What was it?

7. Do you think globalization is good or bad? Why?

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

9. How do people in your country greet each other?

10. What do you think about foreign restaurants in your city?

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

12. What is one tradition from another country that you like?

13. How do you feel when you meet people from other cultures?

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

15. Have you ever celebrated a holiday from another culture?

16. Would you like to live in a different country? Why or why not?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does globalization affect culture?

18. What are the benefits of cultural exchange?

19. How has fast food culture spread around the world?

20. Do you think globalization helps or harms local traditions? Why?

21. How do festivals help people understand different cultures?

22. What are some positive and negative effects of cultural exchange?

23. How do different cultures greet each other?

24. Should schools teach students about world cultures? Why or why not?

25. What role does technology play in globalization?

26. How do multinational companies influence global culture?

27. What are some examples of cultural appropriation?

28. Do you think speaking multiple languages is an advantage in a globalized world? Why?

29. How has social media changed cultural exchange?

30. How do different countries celebrate important life events like weddings?

31. Should governments protect local cultures from globalization? Why or why not?

32. Do you think globalization will create one global culture in the future? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does globalization influence national identity?

34. Should traditional cultures adapt to globalization, or should they resist it?

35. What are the ethical concerns of cultural appropriation?

36. How does immigration impact cultural diversity?

37. What is the role of language in preserving cultural identity in a globalized world?

38. How does economic globalization shape cultural trends?

39. Should governments regulate foreign cultural influences, such as media and advertising? Why or why not?

40. How do multinational corporations contribute to cultural homogenization?

41. What are the long-term consequences of globalization on indigenous cultures?

42. Should English remain the dominant global language, or should we promote linguistic diversity? Why?

43. How do global events like the Olympics or World Cup influence cultural exchange?

44. How does cultural exchange impact social and political relationships between nations?

45. What are the benefits and risks of living in a highly globalized world?

46. How do digital and social media influence the spread of cultural ideas?

47. What is the impact of tourism on local cultures and traditions?

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