B2 Technology Discussion Questions for Late Teens (16-18)

50 upper-intermediate (B2) technology discussion questions for 16-18 year olds. Challenging topics with vocabulary. Preview 5.

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Do you think social media has made it easier or harder for teenagers to build genuine friendships?
surface-level (adj)authentic (adj)curate (v)vulnerability (n)foster (v)distraction (n)intuitively (adv)bonds (n)
Question 2
How has technology changed the way you learn compared to how your parents learned at your age?
instant (adj)adapt (v)access (n)memorise (v)pace (n)self-directed (adj)resource (n)engage (v)
Question 3
What aspects of technology do you think are most addictive, and why?
dopamine (n)feedback (n)compulsive (adj)escape (v)reward (n)trigger (v)deliberately (adv)psychologically (adv)
Question 4
Do you believe artificial intelligence will create more jobs or take them away in the future?
automate (v)displacement (n)emerge (v)sector (n)reskill (v)efficiency (n)labour (n)ultimately (adv)
Question 5
How important is it for teenagers to have some time completely away from their phones and screens?
detox (n)mindfulness (n)recharge (v)crucial (adj)presence (n)unwind (v)boundaries (n)genuinely (adv)
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B2 Technology Discussion Questions for Late Teens (16-18)

B2 teens can discuss technology with the analytical depth that the topic deserves. These 50 questions push 16-18 year olds into critical evaluation: the ethics of data collection by apps they use daily, whether algorithmic feeds create echo chambers, the social cost of automation, and whether digital activism creates real change. These are not abstract policy questions but issues that directly affect teen life, which makes the discussion personally meaningful as well as linguistically demanding.

The vocabulary at B2 reflects the discourse of tech criticism that teens encounter in podcasts, documentaries, and quality journalism. Terms like 'algorithm,' 'surveillance,' 'echo chamber,' and 'disinformation' are essential for participating in informed discussions about technology. Practising these words in spoken conversation ensures they become part of the student's active vocabulary rather than words they only recognise when reading.

Critical tech literacy through discussion

B2 technology discussions work particularly well when students bring real examples from their own tech use. Ask them to analyse a specific social media feature, app design choice, or algorithmic behaviour they have noticed. This grounds abstract concepts in concrete experience, which is where the strongest language production happens.

The vocabulary of digital citizenship

For B2 teens preparing for Cambridge First or IELTS, technology is one of the most commonly examined topics. The ability to discuss tech ethics, digital culture, and social media impact with precise vocabulary and balanced argumentation is a significant advantage in any exam speaking component.

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No. These questions focus on the social, ethical, and personal impact of technology: privacy, social media effects, automation, and digital culture. No technical knowledge is required.
B1 questions explore personal experiences and simple opinions about technology. B2 questions require critical analysis, evaluation of trade-offs, and engagement with abstract concepts like privacy, algorithmic bias, and digital identity.
Yes. Many B2 technology discussion topics make excellent debate motions. Use Topic Discussion for exploratory conversation and switch to Debate mode for structured argumentation on the same themes.