C1 Work Discussion Questions for Late Teens (16-18)
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C1 Work Discussion Questions for Late Teens (16-18)
C1 late teens discussing work need questions that go beyond employment policy into the philosophy of labour itself. These 50 questions probe the assumptions underpinning modern work culture: 'Is work a fundamental part of human identity or just an economic necessity?' 'Does the concept of a dream job set people up for disappointment?' 'How does the language we use about work shape how we experience it?' These are questions for the strongest speakers, heading to university or already thinking like young professionals.
The vocabulary draws from economics, philosophy, and sociology of work: 'precariat,' 'alienation,' 'hustle culture,' 'human capital,' 'vocational,' and 'knowledge economy.' C1 teens who can discuss these concepts in spoken English arrive at university already equipped for academic seminars on labour, economics, and social policy.
The philosophy of labour
C1 late teens discussing work produce their most interesting language when asked to examine their own assumptions. 'Why do you assume the career you want will make you happy?' challenges comfortable narratives and forces speakers to construct more nuanced positions about the relationship between work and fulfilment.
Academic vocabulary for university-bound speakers
For students applying to competitive universities, these discussions serve as direct interview preparation. Admissions tutors for economics, sociology, and philosophy programmes regularly ask candidates to discuss work, productivity, and inequality. These questions build the intellectual habits and verbal fluency that interviews demand.