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Free ESL Conversation Resource · Food Fraud

Food Fraud ESL Discussion Questions

15 conversation questions about food fraud, fake products, labels, consumer trust and who should protect shoppers.
A1–A2 BeginnerB1–B2 IntermediateC1–C2 Advanced

Use these food fraud ESL discussion questions for pair work, small-group speaking or whole-class conversation. Choose the level that fits your learners, or move through all three sections as the questions become more challenging.

A

Beginner · A1–A2

Start the conversation

  1. 01

    Would you pay more for food you knew was genuine?

  2. 02

    Describe a product that wasn’t the real deal.

  3. 03

    Why might food companies cut corners?

  4. 04

    Should food fraud be punished like theft?

  5. 05

    Who should we trust to tell us what we eat?

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B

Intermediate · B1–B2

Explore the issue

  1. 01

    Have you ever changed a purchase because of an environmental claim on the packaging?

  2. 02

    Tell your partner about a brand you once trusted, then felt disappointed by.

  3. 03

    Why might a company find it easier to advertise sustainability than to practice it?

  4. 04

    Should governments punish companies for exaggerated environmental claims?

  5. 05

    Who is ultimately responsible for the planet — companies, consumers, or governments?

Take the topic further.Explore the B1–B2 Food Fraud lesson →

If we cannot trust the label, what can we trust?

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C

Advanced · C1–C2

Challenge the idea

  1. 01

    Have you ever felt misled by a product’s label?

  2. 02

    Would you pay more for a truly green product?

  3. 03

    Why might vague words like “natural” persuade us?

  4. 04

    Should misleading green ads be illegal?

  5. 05

    Can shoppers really change how companies behave?

Push the discussion further.Explore the C1–C2 Food Fraud lesson →
Perspective English · Complete lessons

Turn the discussion into a full lesson.

Continue with the complete Food Fraud lesson at the level your class needs. Perspective lessons combine reading, vocabulary, discussion and deeper speaking tasks around one conversation-worthy topic.

A1–A2

Debate authenticity, criminal penalties, regulation and how far consumers should question what they buy.

View beginner lesson →B1–B2

Explore sustainability claims, consumer trust and responsibility for protecting the planet.

View intermediate lesson →C1–C2

Debate misleading green advertising, consumer influence and whether green claims should be regulated.

View advanced lesson →