B2 Technology Discussion Questions for Young Learners (7-9)

50 upper-intermediate (B2) technology discussion questions for 7-9 year olds. Advanced topics for strong young speakers. Preview 5.

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Question 1
What technology do you use most often, and how has it changed the way you play or learn?
depend on (verb)improve (verb)faster (adv)easier (adj)screen (n)device (n)focus (v)entertaining (adj)
Question 2
Do you think children spend too much time on screens, or is technology helpful for learning?
balance ()harmful (adj)limit ()benefit ()addicted (adj)develop ()skill ()concentrate ()
Question 3
How do you think technology will be different when you grow up?
imagine ()advanced (adj)invention ()artificial (adj)predict ()intelligent (adj)smart (adj)progress ()
Question 4
Would you rather have a robot to do your homework or do it yourself? Why?
cheat ()lazy (adj)learn ()effort ()challenge ()responsible (adj)understand ()accomplish ()
Question 5
What's the most useful technology in your classroom, and how does it help you?
interactive (adj)engage ()project ()collaborate ()display ()visual (adj)demonstrate ()effective (adj)
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B2 Technology Discussion Questions for Young Learners (7-9)

B2 technology questions for 7-9 year olds are designed for near-native speakers who need intellectual challenge through English. These 50 questions present technology through the lens of ethics and imagination that fascinate young minds: should robots have feelings? Is it cheating to use a calculator? Would the world be better without the internet? What would happen if all technology stopped working for a day? These questions have no right answers, which forces genuine reasoning.

The vocabulary items introduce analytical language that even fluent young children may not yet use. Words like 'depend,' 'alternative,' 'consequence,' and 'opinion' develop the reasoning vocabulary that academic success requires, starting from the earliest years.

Ethics and imagination for near-native children

These questions work best when children are given thinking time before discussing. A 30-second pause where children consider 'Should robots have feelings?' produces more thoughtful responses than immediate answers. The thinking time lets children organise ideas they want to express, which results in more structured and vocabulary-rich speech.

Academic vocabulary through wonder

B2 technology questions for young learners serve dual purposes: developing English academic vocabulary and building critical thinking habits. Both are foundational skills for academic success, and technology provides the engaging context that makes practising them enjoyable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Near-native speakers in bilingual families, international schools, or English-medium education. The questions provide intellectual challenge through English for children whose language is already strong.
Yes. All topics are framed through children's experiences and curiosity. They use scenarios involving robots, inventions, and everyday technology, not adult tech issues.
No. These are speaking practice activities, not comprehensive language lessons. They develop discussion skills and vocabulary but do not teach grammar, reading, or writing.