Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Technology” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Why is technology important in your life?
2. What do you think of the future of technology?
3. What is the role of artificial intelligence in the world?
4. What do you think about online education?
5. What is the best use of technology?
6. Do you think that technology will improve our lives?
7. Can you trust artificial intelligence to make decisions on your behalf?
8. What’s your favorite piece of technology?
9. Where do you think technology will take us in the future?
10. How are you using technology to learn English?
11. What does the word “technology” mean?
12. What is the difference between technology and science?
13. What is the difference between technology and engineering?
14. What does it mean to use technology to solve problems?
15. Is there a difference between artificial intelligence and natural intelligence?
16. Can you describe three different examples of artificial intelligence?
17. Is it possible to create an artificial intelligence that is more intelligent than humans?
18. What is technology?
19. What’s the difference between a computer and a mobile phone?
20. Is there a difference between hardware and software?
21. What are some examples of hardware?
22. What are some examples of software?
23. How do you know if something is “smart”?
24. What do you think will happen to technology in the future?
25. How did technology change the world?
26. What are the benefits of technology?
27. What is a technological society?
28. Does technology affect our lives?
29. Are you a technophobe or technophile?
30. What are the four main parts of a computer?
31. What are some of the ways that people use technology today that they didn’t use back in pre-historic times (e.g., using computers instead of writing letters on paper)?
32. What are some of the new technologies that people use today that weren’t available even 10 years ago (e.g., smartphones).
33. Give three examples of how technology has changed our lives in a positive way (e.g., making it easier to communicate with friends or family members who live far away)