Topic 94: Language Learning and Bilingualism

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is your first language?

2. Do you speak any other languages?

3. Why do you think people learn new languages?

4. How do you feel when you learn new words in another language?

5. What is the most difficult part of learning a new language?

6. Can you say something in a language other than your first language?

7. How do you practice speaking a new language?

8. Do you think it’s easier to learn a language when you’re young?

9. What is your favorite language? Why?

10. How do people feel when they speak a foreign language?

11. Do you think bilingual people have an advantage? Why or why not?

12. How can learning a second language help you make new friends?

13. Have you ever used a second language to travel? Where?

14. Do you think learning a new language makes you smarter?

15. What languages would you like to learn in the future?

16. Why do some people find it hard to learn a new language?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the benefits of being bilingual?

18. How can learning a second language improve your job opportunities?

19. Why is it important to understand different cultures when learning a language?

20. How does knowing more than one language help in social situations?

21. How do language and culture relate to each other?

22. What challenges do bilingual people face?

23. Do you think learning a second language should be part of the school curriculum? Why or why not?

24. How does bilingualism affect thinking and memory?

25. What is the best way to learn a language—through classes, travel, or something else?

26. How do languages influence the way people think?

27. Do you think everyone should learn a foreign language? Why or why not?

28. How can technology help in language learning?

29. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being bilingual?

30. How do bilingual people switch between languages?

31. How does bilingualism affect the brain?

32. What strategies can you use to improve your language learning skills?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does bilingualism affect cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving and creativity?

34. How can being bilingual contribute to personal and professional development?

35. What role does language play in shaping identity and cultural understanding?

36. How can language learning improve cross-cultural communication?

37. How do bilinguals manage to maintain proficiency in both languages over time?

38. How does society view bilingualism, and does it vary across cultures?

39. Should governments promote bilingualism in their education systems? Why or why not?

40. How does bilingualism influence social interactions and relationships?

41. What are the cognitive challenges faced by bilinguals, and how do they overcome them?

42. How does the context of learning—such as immersion vs. classroom learning—affect fluency?

43. How can bilingualism lead to increased empathy and understanding of other cultures?

44. How does being bilingual impact decision-making and reasoning skills?

45. How do global trends in migration affect the need for bilingual education?

46. What are the potential advantages of learning a third or fourth language in addition to two?

47. How do language policies in a country influence bilingualism?

48. If you could advise someone learning a second language, what would be your top suggestions?