Topic 76: Immigration and Multiculturalism

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is immigration?

2. Do you know anyone who has moved to a new country?

3. Why do people move to other countries?

4. Do you think it’s good for a country to have people from different cultures?

5. Have you ever visited a country where people speak a different language?

6. How do immigrants change the culture of a country?

7. What are some challenges immigrants face in a new country?

8. Do you think people should learn the language of their new country?

9. How do people celebrate different holidays in a multicultural society?

10. Have you ever eaten food from another culture? What was it like?

11. What is the most interesting thing about a different culture?

12. Why is it important to respect other cultures?

13. Do you think it’s easy or hard to adapt to a new culture? Why?

14. Do you think people in your country are accepting of immigrants? Why or why not?

15. How can people learn about other cultures?

16. If you could move to any country, where would it be and why?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does immigration affect the economy of a country?

18. What are the benefits of living in a multicultural society?

19. How do different countries approach immigration?

20. What are some challenges immigrants face when moving to a new country?

21. Do you think immigration should be controlled? Why or why not?

22. How can immigrants help improve their new country’s culture?

23. How does multiculturalism affect education and schools?

24. How do immigrants contribute to the local job market?

25. What are the social benefits of multiculturalism?

26. How do immigrants influence local traditions and customs?

27. What are some examples of cultural exchange between countries?

28. How do governments help immigrants integrate into society?

29. What is the impact of immigration on a country’s healthcare system?

30. How does immigration change the political landscape of a country?

31. What are the pros and cons of having a multicultural community?

32. How can immigrants maintain their cultural identity in a new country?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. What are the economic implications of immigration for both the home and host countries?

34. How does immigration affect national security and social policies?

35. What are the ethical considerations surrounding immigration policies?

36. How does multiculturalism impact social cohesion within a country?

37. Should countries have open borders? Why or why not?

38. How does immigration influence the global workforce?

39. What is the role of language in the process of integrating immigrants into society?

40. How do different political systems approach immigration and multiculturalism?

41. How does immigration challenge traditional notions of national identity?

42. How does immigration affect the demographic structure of a country?

43. What are the psychological effects of immigration on individuals and families?

44. Should immigrants be required to assimilate to the host country’s culture, or should cultural diversity be encouraged? Why?

45. What are the long-term cultural impacts of mass immigration?

46. How do xenophobia and prejudice affect the integration of immigrants into society?

47. How do international agreements and treaties influence immigration policies?

48. If you could change one thing about immigration laws worldwide, what would it be and why?