Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Bots (Online)” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Basic Concepts of Bots

1. What is a bot?
2. How do you think bots are used online?
3. Can you name a type of bot you know?
4. Do you think bots are helpful or harmful?
5. How do bots differ from humans?

II. Types of Bots

6. What is a chatbot?
7. Have you ever talked to a chatbot?
8. What do you think is the purpose of a shopping bot?
9. How do social media bots work?
10. What is a gaming bot?

III. Bots in Everyday Life

11. How do you use bots in your daily life?
12. Do you think bots can replace people in jobs?
13. What are some examples of bots in customer service?
14. How can bots help with learning new things?
15. What do you think about bots that write news articles?

IV. Advantages of Bots

16. What are the benefits of using bots?
17. How can bots save time for people?
18. In what ways can bots improve customer experience?
19. How do bots help businesses grow?
20. Can bots help with mental health support?

V. Disadvantages of Bots

21. What are the downsides of using bots?
22. Can bots make mistakes? Give an example.
23. How can bots invade privacy?
24. Do you think bots can be used for bad purposes?
25. How do bots affect jobs in the future?

VI. Bots and Social Media

26. How do bots influence social media trends?
27. Have you seen bots spreading fake news?
28. What can be done to stop harmful bots on social media?
29. How do you feel about bots following you on social media?
30. Can bots help with social media marketing?

VII. Future of Bots

31. How do you think bots will change in the future?
32. Will bots become more human-like?
33. What new features would you like to see in bots?
34. How can we make bots more ethical?
35. Do you think bots will take over more jobs in the future?

VIII. Bots and Privacy

36. How do bots collect personal information?
37. Are you worried about your privacy with bots?
38. What can you do to protect your privacy from bots?
39. How do laws protect people from harmful bots?
40. Should there be stricter rules for bots online?

IX. Bots and Communication

41. How do bots change the way we communicate?
42. Do you prefer talking to a bot or a human?
43. How can bots improve communication in businesses?
44. What are some challenges of communicating with bots?
45. Can bots help with language translation?

X. Personal Experiences with Bots

46. Have you ever had a good experience with a bot?
47. What was the worst experience you had with a bot?
48. How did you feel when a bot helped you?
49. Do you think bots can understand emotions?
50. Would you recommend using bots to others?

XI. Bots in Education

51. How can bots help students learn?
52. Do you think bots can replace teachers?
53. What subjects do you think bots can teach?
54. How can bots help with homework?
55. What do you think about using bots in online classes?

XII. Bots and Creativity

56. Can bots create art or music?
57. How do you feel about bots writing stories?
58. Do you think bots can be creative like humans?
59. What is the most interesting thing a bot has created?
60. Would you like to collaborate with a bot on a project?
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