Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Self Introduction” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Basic Information
1. What is your name?
2. How old are you?
3. Where are you from?
4. What is your nationality?
5. Do you have any nicknames?

II. Family Background
6. How many people are in your family?
7. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names?
8. What do your parents do for a living?
9. Who are you closest to in your family?
10. Can you tell us about a favorite family memory?

III. Education and Work
11. Where did you go to school?
12. What did you study?
13. What is your job?
14. Why did you choose your profession?
15. What do you like most about your job?

IV. Interests and Hobbies
16. What are your hobbies?
17. What kind of music do you like?
18. Do you play any sports?
19. What’s your favorite way to spend the weekend?
20. Are you interested in art or culture?

V. Personal Preferences
21. What’s your favorite food?
22. Do you prefer coffee or tea?
23. What’s your favorite color?
24. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
25. What genres of movies do you like?

VI. Skills and Abilities
26. What languages do you speak?
27. Do you have any special talents?
28. What are you good at?
29. Is there a skill you would like to learn?
30. How do you learn best?

VII. Experiences
31. Have you traveled to other countries? Which ones?
32. What’s the most interesting place you’ve visited?
33. What’s a challenging thing you’ve done?
34. Can you share an important lesson you’ve learned in life?
35. What’s the happiest moment you remember?

VIII. Future Plans
36. What are your goals for the next year?
37. Where do you see yourself in five years?
38. What is your dream job?
39. Would you like to travel more?
40. Are you planning to learn something new?

IX. Personality
41. How would you describe your personality?
42. What makes you unique?
43. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
44. What are your strengths?
45. What are your weaknesses?

X. Likes and Dislikes
46. What do you love doing during your free time?
47. What pet peeves do you have?
48. What food do you dislike?
49. What type of weather do you like the most?
50. What activities do you find boring?

XI. Cultural Aspects
51. What is a tradition from your country that you love?
52. Is there a festival you enjoy the most?
53. How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
54. What is your cultural heritage?
55. Do you have a cultural or family heirloom?

XII. Miscellaneous
56. What would you do if you won the lottery?
57. If you could meet anyone, who would it be?
58. What’s your idea of a perfect day?
59. Do you have any pets? What are their names?
60. What’s a fun fact about you?