Immigration Conversation Questions

Why do people leave their countries to live somewhere else?

Have you ever met someone who moved from another country? What was their story?

Would you like to live in a different country? Why or why not?

How does immigration affect the culture of a country?

Do you think immigration is good or bad for the economy? Why?

If you moved to another country, what would be the hardest part?

How do immigrants adapt to a new culture?

Would you help an immigrant who does not speak your language? How?

How does immigration affect schools and education?

Do you think immigrants face discrimination? How?

What would happen if there were no borders? Would this solve a lot of problems or cause more?

If everyone in your country were immigrants, how would life change?

Should countries make it easy or hard for immigrants to enter? Why?

How do immigrants contribute to a country’s economy?

Would you like to learn a new language if you moved to another country?

If you could live in any country as an immigrant, where would you go?

How do countries benefit from skilled immigrants?

Would you accept refugees in your country? Why or why not?

How do immigrants keep their culture while living in a new country?

If immigration laws were stricter, what would change in society?

How do immigrants influence food, music, and traditions in a country?

Would you move to another country for a better job opportunity?

How do immigrants affect housing and cities?

If you met an immigrant who struggled with their new country, how could you help?

Do you think immigration is more common now than in the past? Why?

How should countries balance helping immigrants and protecting their own citizens?