Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Outdoor Activities” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Hiking and Trekking
1. What do you like most about hiking?
2. How often do you go hiking or trekking?
3. What is your favorite hiking trail?
4. What gear do you bring when you go hiking?
5. Do you prefer hiking alone or with friends?
6. What is the most challenging hike you’ve done?
7. Have you ever gotten lost while hiking?

II. Camping
8. Have you ever been camping?
9. What are your favorite camping activities?
10. What food do you usually cook while camping?
11. Do you prefer sleeping in a tent or a cabin?
12. What do you think is essential to bring when camping?
13. How do you stay safe while camping in the wild?
14. What is your best memory from a camping trip?

III. Swimming and Beaches
15. How often do you go swimming?
16. Do you prefer swimming in pools or natural places like lakes and the sea?
17. What is your favorite beach activity?
18. Can you surf or would you like to learn?
19. What do you like to do when you visit a beach?
20. How do you stay safe at the beach?

IV. Cycling and Mountain Biking
21. Do you enjoy cycling or mountain biking?
22. How often do you go cycling?
23. What is your favorite type of terrain for cycling?
24. What is the longest cycling trip you’ve taken?
25. Do you prefer cycling alone or in a group?
26. How do you stay safe while cycling?

V. Water Sports
27. What water sports do you enjoy?
28. Have you ever tried canoeing or kayaking?
29. What is your favorite activity to do on a boat?
30. Have you ever gone snorkeling or scuba diving?
31. Do you enjoy fishing, and if so, what type?
32. How do you stay safe during water sports?

VI. Winter Sports
33. Do you like winter sports?
34. Have you ever tried skiing or snowboarding?
35. What is your favorite winter outdoor activity?
36. How do you stay warm during winter sports?
37. Have you ever built a snowman or had a snowball fight?
38. How do you stay safe during winter sports?

VII. Parks and Gardens
39. What is your favorite park or garden to visit?
40. Do you enjoy picnics in parks or gardens?
41. What activities do you like to do in a park?
42. What is the most beautiful garden you’ve visited?
43. Do you prefer visiting parks during the day or evening?
44. What wildlife have you seen in parks or gardens?

VIII. Outdoor Exercise
45. What type of outdoor exercise do you enjoy?
46. How often do you exercise outdoors?
47. Do you prefer jogging in the city or in nature?
48. Have you ever participated in an outdoor fitness class?
49. What is your favorite outdoor sport to play?
50. How do you stay motivated to exercise outdoors?

IX. Wildlife and Nature
51. What is your favorite outdoor animal to observe?
52. Have you ever gone birdwatching?
53. What is the most interesting plant you’ve seen outdoors?
54. Do you enjoy taking nature photography?
55. Have you ever gone on a safari or wildlife tour?
56. What is the most amazing natural wonder you’ve seen?

X. Outdoor Safety and Preparation
57. How do you prepare for outdoor activities?
58. What is the most important safety tip for outdoor adventures?
59. Have you ever taken a first aid course for outdoor emergencies?
60. How do you check the weather before an outdoor activity?

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