These 20 conversation questions about beer are suitable for adult English learners at B1 (intermediate) level. The questions can be used in one-to-one lessons, pair or group discussions, or set as writing homework.
For more activities on this topic, see our complete Beer ESL lesson plan.
- Do you like beer? Why or why not?
- What different types of beer do you know? Which is your favourite?
- How popular is beer in your country? Which brands are the most popular? What other famous beer brands do you know?
- How often do you drink beer, if at all?
- Where do you like to drink beer? What do you like to do while drinking it?
- When did you first try beer?
- What food goes well with beer?
- How is beer made? What are some of the ingredients?
- Which countries are famous for having the best beer?
- Which nationalities do you think drink the most beer?
- Why do you think craft beer has become so popular? Is it really better than beer made by big companies? Which do you prefer?
- Why are American brands like Budweiser, Coors and Miller so popular when some people say they have very little flavour?
- How important is beer for a country's culture?
- How important are pubs for the local community?
- Why do you think some traditional pubs are closing? What could make more people visit them?
- Would you like to go to Oktoberfest in Munich? Are there any Oktoberfest events in your country?
- How old do you need to be to buy beer in your country?
- How does drinking beer affect people's health? What happens when people drink too much?
- What do you think about alcohol-free beer? Would you drink it instead of normal beer?
- Do you think putting a slice of lime in beer makes it taste better, or should it be a crime?
