These 20 conversation questions about coffee 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 Coffee ESL lesson plan.
- Do you like coffee? What's your favourite kind?
- How much coffee do you drink each day, if any? Do you think that's a lot?
- When do you usually drink coffee?
- How do you like your coffee? With milk, sugar or just black?
- Do you prefer coffee or tea? Why?
- What food do you like to eat while drinking coffee?
- Do you prefer drinking coffee at home or in a café? Why?
- What is the most popular coffee shop chain in your country?
- Do you have a favourite coffee shop or coffee chain?
- What do you think of Starbucks?
- Why do you think people pay so much for coffee in some cafés? Is it worth the money?
- How important is coffee to your country's culture? Are there any special traditions connected with drinking coffee?
- Does coffee help you wake up in the morning? If so, why do you think that is?
- Could you survive without coffee? Why or why not?
- Have you ever had too much coffee? What happened?
- Do you think some people are addicted to coffee? Are you?
- Is drinking coffee good or bad for your health? Why?
- Which countries are famous for producing coffee?
- Which country produces the best coffee?
- Do coffee farmers get paid enough for their work? What could be done to help them?
