Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Love” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What does it mean to love someone?
2. How can you show someone that you love them?
3. Do you believe that all people are capable of loving one another? Why or why not?
4. How do you know if the person you’re with is the right person for you?
5. What are the drawbacks of being in love?
6. What is one thing that everyone needs in life, no matter who they are or where they come from?
7. What are the different types of love?
8. Is love always reciprocal? Or can it be one-sided?
9. What does it feel like to be in love?
10. Do you believe in love at first sight?
11. What is your definition of a perfect relationship?
12. When is the best time to start dating?
13. Do you believe that people can fall out of love with each other? Why or why not?
14. What does the word “love” mean to you?
15. How do you know when you are in love with someone?
16. How do you know if someone really loves you or if they just want something from you?
17. Do you think that love at first sight exists? Why or why not?
18. Where do you think the most romantic places are?
19. What is the most important quality you look for in a friend?
20. Is there such thing as unconditional love? Why or why not?
21. How do you show someone that you love them?
22. How do you feel when someone loves you?
23. What happens when a couple breaks up and then gets back together again?
24. Do you believe that there is only one true love for everyone? If so, what makes two people compatible?
25. What does it mean to be in love?
26. Do you believe that every person deserves to be loved by someone at some point in their lives? Why or why not?
27. Why does it seem like some people are lucky in love and others aren’t?
28. Does love make people do crazy things?
29. What do you think is the key to a good relationship?
30. What is true love?
31. How can you tell if someone is in love with you?
32. Is there anything more important than love?
33. Do you believe in destiny or fate? If so, how do they work together with love?
34. Do you think it’s possible to love more than one person at a time?
35. Is it better to stay single than end up with the wrong person just because we are afraid of being alone forever?
36. Why do people get married or stay together forever?
37. What do people need to be happy?
38. What does it mean when someone says “I love you”?
39. What kind of person would you like to fall in love with?
40. Do you believe in soul mates or true love at first sight? Why or why not?
41. What are the benefits of being in love?
42. Is it possible to love more than one person at the same time?
43. What is the most important quality you look for in a partner?
44. Do you think it’s right for people to get married before they’re 30 years old? Why or why not?
45. What qualities do you look for when choosing a partner (for example: intelligence, kindness, sense of humor)?
46. Do you think that true love is something that only happens once in a lifetime?
47. Is there a difference between falling in love and being in love?
48. Have you ever been in love?
49. What is the best way to show someone that you love them?
50. What is the best way to spend your time on Earth?
51. Is it possible to fall out of love with someone?
52. What would be some of your dream dates?
53. Can you define love?
54. Is there such a thing as soulmates?
55. What does it mean when someone says “I can’t live without you”?

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