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“Work” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Basic Concepts of Work

1. What is your dream job?
2. Why do people work?
3. What makes a job good or bad?
4. How do you feel about working from home?
5. What skills are important for your job?

II. Work Environment

6. What is your ideal work environment like?
7. How important is teamwork in your job?
8. Do you prefer to work alone or with others?
9. How does your workplace celebrate achievements?
10. What is the best job you have ever had?

III. Work-Life Balance

11. How do you balance work and personal life?
12. Why is work-life balance important?
13. What do you do to relax after work?
14. How many hours do you think is a good work week?
15. What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?

IV. Job Search and Interviews

16. What is the most important thing in a resume?
17. How do you prepare for a job interview?
18. What questions do you ask in a job interview?
19. What is the hardest part of finding a job?
20. Have you ever had a job interview that went very well?

V. Job Satisfaction

21. What makes you happy at work?
22. How do you feel about your current job?
23. What would make you leave your job?
24. How important is job security to you?
25. What is your biggest work achievement?

VI. Future of Work

26. How do you think work will change in the next 10 years?
27. What new jobs do you think will be created in the future?
28. How will technology change the way we work?
29. Do you think robots will take over jobs?
30. What skills will be important in the future job market?

VII. Work and Culture

31. How does work culture differ in your country?
32. What is the role of respect in the workplace?
33. How do holidays affect work in your culture?
34. What traditions do you have at work?
35. How do people celebrate work achievements in your culture?

VIII. Challenges at Work

36. What is the biggest challenge you face at work?
37. How do you handle stress at work?
38. Have you ever had a conflict with a coworker?
39. What do you do when you feel overwhelmed at work?
40. How do you stay motivated at work?

IX. Work and Education

41. How important is education for your job?
42. What training did you receive for your job?
43. Do you think people need more education to find good jobs?
44. How can people improve their skills for work?
45. What is the best way to learn new skills for your job?

X. Work and Technology

46. How has technology changed your work?
47. What tools do you use to help you work?
48. Do you think technology makes work easier or harder?
49. How do you stay updated with new technology for work?
50. What technology do you think will be important in the future?

XI. Work and Society

51. How does work affect society?
52. What role do workers play in the economy?
53. How do different jobs contribute to the community?
54. What is the importance of volunteering in your community?
55. How can workers help improve their communities?

XII. Personal Experiences with Work

56. What was your first job?
57. What is the most valuable lesson you learned from work?
58. Have you ever changed careers? Why?
59. What advice would you give someone starting their first job?
60. How has work changed your life?
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