Voting

Voting for one’s future is often seen as a given in some countries. But in many places in the world, the future is often determined in other ways. How important is it to vote and why should people care about this?

This conversation question sheet is to help stimulate a discussion with your students on the importance of voting.

• Language level: B1+
• Aim: Talk about voting and human rights.
• Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults
• Time: 45 – 60 minutes
• Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation questions, presentation, image discussion
• Topic: voting
• Language: Any
• Materials: Text and images

Useful vocabulary

ballot box
bemocracy
authoritarian
vote
general election
candidate
poltical party
MP (Member of Parliament)
polling day
first past the post (a type of voting system)
spoilt ballot paper
ballot paper
coalition

Voting conversation questions printable worksheet