Conversation Questions Related to Media

Conversation Questions Related to Media

Traditional Media

1. Do you read newspapers or magazines? Why or why not?

2. Which do you prefer: printed newspapers or online news?

3. What kinds of news stories interest you most?

4. How often do you watch the news?

5. Do you think newspapers are still important today?

Television and Film

6. What’s your favourite TV channel or programme?

7. How many hours of TV do you watch in a week?

8. Do you prefer British TV shows or ones from other countries? Why?

9. Do you like reality TV? Why or why not?

10. Have you ever learned something useful from a TV programme?

Radio and Podcasts

11. Do you listen to the radio? If so, when?

12. What’s your favourite radio station or podcast?

13. Do you prefer music, talk shows, or news on the radio?

14. Have you ever been on a radio show or podcast?

15. Would you like to host your own podcast?

Online and Social Media

16. How do you usually get your news—TV, websites, or social media?

17. Do you trust information you see on social media?

18. What are the advantages of online news?

19. What do you think about influencers and online content creators?

20. Do you follow any journalists or media pages online?

Advertising and Promotion

21. What kinds of adverts do you see most often?

22. Do you find advertising annoying or helpful?

23. Can you think of a clever or funny advert you’ve seen?

24. How does advertising influence your shopping habits?

25. Do you think children should be protected from certain adverts?

Media Influence and Bias

26. Do you think the media shapes people’s opinions?

27. Can you think of an example where the media caused panic or fear?

28. Are some media sources more trustworthy than others?

29. Do you think the media is often biased? In what way?

30. How can we spot fake news?

Ethics and Censorship

31. Should governments control what appears in the media?

32. Is there such a thing as too much freedom of the press?

33. Should celebrities have a right to privacy?

34. What’s your opinion on tabloid journalism?

35. Should violent or graphic content be banned on TV or online?

Global Media and Culture

36. How has global media changed the way we see the world?

37. Do you watch foreign films or programmes with subtitles?

38. What do you think about British media exports (e.g. BBC, Channel 4)?

39. Do media portray your culture or country accurately?

40. Has the internet made the world feel smaller? Why?

Personal Reflections

41. What was your favourite TV show or film as a child?

42. If you could be in a TV programme, which one would you choose?

43. Would you ever stop using social media completely? Why or why not?

44. Do you think people today are too dependent on the media?

45. What kind of media would you like to create, if you had the chance?

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