15 Controversial Topics for Speaking Classes

1. Do we give children too many trophies?

2. We should ban eating meat.
3. Is there too much pressure on women to have ‘perfect’ bodies?
4. A woman’s place is in the home
5. Men should have a higher salary because they are expected to pay
for everything.
6. Mobile phones should only be for the over 16’s
7. Is it OK for companies to collect information on us?
8. There should be a maximum of two hours homework every night
9. Single people are much happier
10. Royal families have no place in the 21st Century
11. Men are better drivers than women.
12. Animal testing is sometimes necessary.
13. Climate change is the world’s biggest problem.
14. Money is more important than love.
15. Learning English isn’t important.

Don’t be too controversial or offensive when using

these topics for teaching speaking
Remember when using controversial questions to teach English with
adults to stay impartial yourself, don’t offend your students! Being a
Devil’s Advocate with your controversial topics can encourage a lot of
speaking.

Good luck!