Education

Topics that test opinion, advantages/disadvantages, and discussion.
  • Some people think children should start school early. Do you agree or disagree?
  • Is homework necessary for students?
  • Some people believe practical skills are more important than academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • Universities should prioritize vocational training over traditional degrees. To what extent do you agree?

Environment

Cause & solution essays are common here — ideal for problem-solution structures.
  • What are the main causes of pollution, and how can it be controlled?
  • Global warming is one of the biggest threats to humanity. What are the causes and solutions?
  • Should environmental problems be solved globally or nationally? Discuss both views.
  • Governments should make individuals responsible for protecting the environment. To what extent do you agree?

Technology

Often invites balanced arguments and examples from daily life.
  • Has the internet made our lives easier or more difficult?
  • Modern technology brings more problems than benefits. Do you agree?
  • Computers are replacing teachers in classrooms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
  • In what ways has technology changed the workplace?

Health

Public health policies, prevention, and responsibility questions.
  • Should junk food be banned in schools?
  • Healthcare should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
  • Does increasing sports facilities improve public health? Discuss.
  • What causes stress-related illnesses and how can they be reduced?

Society

Social change, crime, urbanisation, and values.
  • Do the advantages of living in a big city outweigh the disadvantages?
  • Why are crime rates increasing and what can be done?
  • Do older generations hold more traditional values than the young? Discuss both views.
  • People are becoming more materialistic. What are the reasons and solutions?

Globalisation

Culture, trade, and local identity essays are frequent here.
  • Is global culture making countries more similar?
  • Globalisation has both positive and negative effects. Discuss and give examples.
  • Do multinational companies benefit or harm local economies?
  • How does globalisation influence local traditions and cultures?

Media & Communication

Regulation, influence, and responsibility of news & social platforms.
  • Should the media be controlled by governments?
  • Does social media have a negative influence on young people?
  • Should news be purely informative or also entertaining? Discuss both views.
  • Does advertising encourage unnecessary consumption?