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Environment Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Waste, nature, green habits and the future of the planet.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide
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Warm-up

In pairs, look around the room and list everything made of plastic. Decide which three items could easily be replaced, and with what.

Pick a question

B1 · 1 of 12

What do you do at home to waste less?

2-minute timer

All 12 questions

B1

  1. What do you do at home to waste less?
  2. Where's your favourite place in nature, and what do you like about it?
  3. How has the weather where you live changed since you were younger?
  4. How do you usually get to school or work, and could you make the journey greener?

B2

  1. Who can do more to protect the environment: individuals or large organisations? Why?
  2. What are the pros and cons of banning cars from city centres?
  3. Would you pay more for products that are better for the environment? Why or why not?
  4. Which helps more: recycling everything we can or simply buying less? Explain your view.

C1

  1. Can economic growth and protecting nature ever truly go hand in hand?
  2. Does worrying about the planet motivate people to act, or does it make them give up?
  3. How much should convenience be sacrificed for the sake of the environment, and who should decide?
  4. If you could introduce one rule for the whole world to protect nature, what would it be, and what problems might it cause?

Wrap-up

In small groups, write three 'green rules' for your class or workplace. Each group presents its rules and the class chooses the most realistic one.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.