Top 10 Advanced ESL Discussion Topics for Deep Conversation
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Are you tired of talking about the weather? Are you bored of answering, "What is your hobby?" for the 100th time?
If you want to reach an Advanced (C1) level of English, you need to stop swimming in the shallow end of the pool. You need to dive deep.
When you discuss complex, philosophical topics, your brain stops worrying about grammar and starts focusing on the message. You forget you are speaking a foreign language. That is the definition of flow.
Here are 10 deep questions to spark a real conversation.
Category 1: Values & Happiness
"If you could have a guaranteed 'happy life' by plugging your brain into a machine (Simulated Reality), would you do it? Or do you prefer a messy reality?"
"Is it better to be respected by everyone or loved by a few?"
"Does money buy happiness, or does it just buy comfort? What is the difference?"
Category 2: The Future & Technology
"If AI takes over 90% of human jobs, how will humans find meaning in life?"
"Should we allow parents to genetically engineer their babies to be smarter and healthier? (Gattaca Scenario)"
"If you could live forever, would you want to?"
Category 3: Ethics & Society
"Is it ever okay to lie? Give an example of a 'moral lie'."
"If you found a wallet with $1,000 and no ID, would you really return it? Be honest."
"Do you believe humans are naturally good, or do we learn to be good?"
10. The Ultimate Question "If you died today, what would be your biggest regret?"
✨ Vocabulary Notes
Shallow (adjective): Not deep; superficial.
Guaranteed (adjective): Certain to happen; promised.
Genetically engineer (verb): To change the genes of a living thing scientifically.
Moral (adjective): Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.
Conclusion
Did these questions make you think? Good. Thinking is the first step to speaking fluently.
Don't just read these questions. Answer them. You can't discuss these topics with a wall. You need a partner who will listen and challenge you. Join Langclub today and find someone to share your deepest thoughts with.
