Being a citizen of a country comes with responsibilities and gives us certain rights and privileges. Some people look to gain citizenship in more advanced nations to give themselves a higher quality of life. It is an interesting discussion topic, here are some questions about citizenship that you can use to talk to others about it.
For English language learners this is an advanced subject to discuss. The most challenging terms in this speaking activity include – benefits, dual citizen, nationalities, society, resident, application, rejected, requirements, national anthem, and duties.
The conversation questions about citizenship are –
1 – What country or countries are you a citizen of and why?
2 – What does it mean to be a citizen of a country? What makes a good citizen?
3 – Would you say it is easy or difficult to become a citizen of your home country? Why?
4 – What are the benefits of being a citizen in the country that you live in?
5 – Do you know anybody who has dual citizenship? Why do they have dual citizenship?
6 – What does a person have to do if they want to become a citizen of your country?
7 – What important historical events should new citizens of your country know about?
8 – Why do you think it is easier for some country’s citizens to travel than others?
9 – If you could become a citizen of any country in the world, which would you choose?
10- What is a question that you would like to add to your country’s citizenship exam?
11- Which nationalities often apply for citizenship where you live? What is their reason?
12- Do you think that one day we will all be citizens of one big world society? Why so?
13- How long do you think it takes to become a citizen of the USA, the UK, or Australia?
14- What are 5 countries that you think most people would like to be citizens of?
15- Are there any countries you would not like to be a citizen of? Why not?
16- What is the difference between being a resident and being a citizen of a country?
17- What are some reasons why people have their citizenship applications rejected?
18- What would you do if you had no citizenship at all? Where would you go to fix this?
19- Should there be any special requirements for new citizens of your country?
20- What is a country that you think would be very difficult to gain citizenship in? Why?
21- What do you think are the main reasons why people seek citizenship in other places?
22- Should all citizens be able to sing the national anthem? Are you able to sing yours?
23- What kinds of duties and responsibilities do the citizens of your nation have?
24- How important is it for new citizens to understand their country’s culture and why?
25- Why do most people from rich countries not want to become citizens of poor ones?
