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“Presidents” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Basic Concepts of Presidents

1. What is the role of a president in a country?
2. How is a president chosen?
3. What qualities do you think a good president should have?
4. Can you name a famous president from your country?
5. What is one important decision a president must make?

II. Presidents in History

6. Who was the first president of your country?
7. How did a past president change your country?
8. What was a major event during a president’s time in office?
9. Do you think past presidents are still important today?
10. What lessons can we learn from past presidents?

III. Presidents and Their Responsibilities

11. What are some daily tasks of a president?
12. How do presidents communicate with the public?
13. What is the importance of a president’s speech?
14. How do presidents make decisions?
15. What role does a president play in international relations?

IV. Presidents and Elections

16. How often are elections held for presidents in your country?
17. What is the election process for a president?
18. Why is it important to vote in presidential elections?
19. How do candidates campaign for president?
20. What issues do you think are most important in presidential elections?

V. Famous Presidents

21. Who is your favorite president and why?
22. What did a famous president do that you admire?
23. How do you think a president’s personality affects their leadership?
24. Can you name a president who faced a big challenge?
25. What is a famous quote from a president?

VI. Presidents and Their Impact

26. How do presidents influence laws in a country?
27. What impact do presidents have on the economy?
28. How do presidents affect education policies?
29. In what ways can a president help the environment?
30. How do presidents address social issues?

VII. Presidents and Technology

31. How has technology changed how presidents communicate?
32. Do you think social media is important for presidents?
33. How can technology help a president make decisions?
34. What are some risks of technology for presidents?
35. How does technology affect presidential campaigns?

VIII. The Future of Presidents

36. What changes do you think we will see in future presidents?
37. How might global issues affect future presidents?
38. Do you think more women will become presidents in the future?
39. How could climate change impact presidential decisions?
40. What skills will future presidents need to have?

IX. Personal Views on Presidents

41. How do you feel about the current president of your country?
42. What do you think is the biggest challenge for presidents today?
43. How do you think a president should handle criticism?
44. What do you think about presidential debates?
45. How important is it to have a president who listens to the people?

X. Presidents and Global Issues

46. How do presidents influence global peace?
47. What role do presidents play in international trade?
48. How can presidents help fight climate change?
49. What is the impact of a president’s foreign policy?
50. How do presidents address human rights issues?

XI. Presidents and National Identity

51. How do presidents shape a country’s identity?
52. What symbols are often associated with presidents?
53. How can a president unite a divided country?
54. What role does culture play in a president’s leadership?
55. How do presidents represent their country to the world?

XII. Personal Experiences with Presidents

56. Have you ever met a president or a political leader?
57. How did you feel when you learned about your country’s president?
58. What is your favorite memory related to a president?
59. How do you think your life would be different if you were president?
60. What do you hope to see from future presidents?
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