Beginner:

​1. What is your favourite city/town to visit? 

2. Do you prefer living in a town or a city? Why? 

3. Is your city/town changing rapidly? How so? 

4. How has your hometown changed over the years?

5. Is public transportation good in your city/town? 

6. What would you change about your city/town? 

7. Are beautiful buildings a waste of money? 

8. How are people who live in towns different from people who live in cities? 

9. What city do you think has the best public transportation? How so? 

10. Do you prefer modern or historical cities/towns? 

11. What are the differences between living in a town and a city?  

12.  Is it easy to find a job where you live?  

13. What are some fun things to do in your city/town?  

14. What is the food like in your city/town? Does it have any good restaurants?   

15. Where is your favourite place to visit in your city/town?  

 

Intermediate: 

1. Is there a lot of pollution where you live? 

2. What should cities/towns do to reduce their levels of pollution? 

3. Where is your favourite place to visit in your city/town? 

4. Does your city/town have a lot of culture, nightlife, things to do? 

5. Describe your dream neighbourhood. 

6. What city/town have you always wanted to visit? Why? 

7. Do you prefer to live in the mountains, by the ocean, in the hills, etc? 

8. Is housing a problem in your city/town? 

9. What should governments do about unaffordable housing? 

10. What is the most beautiful city/town you have ever been to?

11. Is there a lot of opportunity in your city/town? 

12. What are some of the biggest industries in your city/town? 

13. What is the infrastructure like in your city/town? 

14. What is your favourite mode of transportation? 

15. Are there bike lanes in your city/town? Would you cycle in your city/town? Why or why not? 

16. How 'walkable' is your city/town?  

 

Advanced:

1. Does your city/town have a lot of history? What is it famous for? 

2. How do you think your city/town will change in the future? 

3. Is it affordable where you live? What are your high and low costs? 

4. Describe the personality of the people who live in your city/town? 

5. Are people in your city/town polite, rude, welcoming, happy, angry, shy? 

6. What are the demographics (age, gender, race) of your city/town? 

7. Do you own a house or plan to own a house where you live? In which neighborhood? 

8. Are you thinking of moving to a new city/town? Why or why not are you considering moving?

9. Is there a city/town that you don't like? Why?  

10. How multicultural is your city or town? Do you prefer having lots of different cultures living together or having one main culture? Why? 

11. Does your city or town have enough green spaces? Should a government prioritize green spaces or housing for its residents? 

12. Why do you think the cost of housing has risen so much in some countries?   

13. Do you think we will see a housing crash in the economy? Why or why not?  

14. How should governments deal with the homeless in cities and towns?  

15. Do you think housing policies favor landlords or tenants? How so? 

16. Do you have any ideas on how to fix unaffordable housing?