Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Side Hustles” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Side Hustles
1. What is a side hustle?
2. Why do people start side hustles?
3. Can a side hustle become a full-time job?
4. How much time do people typically spend on their side hustle each week?
5. What are some common types of side hustles?

II. Benefits of Side Hustles
6. How can a side hustle improve your financial situation?
7. What skills can you learn from starting a side hustle?
8. Can a side hustle help you in your main career? How?
9. What are the personal benefits of having a side hustle?
10. How can a side hustle help you achieve your life goals?

III. Challenges of Side Hustles
11. What are some common challenges people face with side hustles?
12. How can you balance a side hustle with a full-time job?
13. What are the risks of starting a side hustle?
14. How can you manage stress related to juggling a side hustle and other responsibilities?
15. Can a side hustle interfere with personal relationships? How?

IV. Starting a Side Hustle
16. How do you choose the right side hustle for you?
17. What resources do you need to start a side hustle?
18. How important is it to have a business plan for your side hustle?
19. What are the first steps to take when starting a side hustle?
20. How can you market your side hustle to attract customers?

V. Digital Side Hustles
21. What are some examples of digital side hustles?
22. How has the internet made it easier to start a side hustle?
23. What are the benefits of having a digital side hustle?
24. What challenges might you face with a digital side hustle?
25. How can you stand out in the digital side hustle market?

VI. Side Hustles and Education
26. Can students balance a side hustle with their studies? How?
27. What side hustles are popular among students?
28. How can a side hustle complement your education?
29. Should schools teach students about entrepreneurship and side hustles?
30. What advice would you give to a student starting a side hustle?

VII. Side Hustles Around the World
31. Are side hustles popular in your country? Why or why not?
32. How do cultural attitudes towards work affect side hustles in different countries?
33. Can you share an example of a unique side hustle from another country?
34. How do regulations and laws affect side hustles in different places?
35. What can we learn from the way other countries view side hustles?

VIII. Technology and Side Hustles
36. What role does technology play in side hustles?
37. How can social media help grow a side hustle?
38. Are there any apps or tools specifically designed for side hustlers?
39. How can technology make managing a side hustle easier?
40. What are the downsides of relying too much on technology for your side hustle?

IX. Balancing Life and Side Hustles
41. How can you ensure your side hustle doesn’t take over your life?
42. What are some time management tips for side hustlers?
43. How important is it to take breaks from your side hustle?
44. Can a side hustle improve your work-life balance? How?
45. How can you set boundaries to separate your side hustle from your personal life?

X. The Future of Side Hustles
46. Do you think side hustles will become more common in the future? Why?
47. How might side hustles evolve with technological advancements?
48. What industries do you think will see an increase in side hustles?
49. How could changes in the economy affect side hustles?
50. What advice would you give to someone thinking about starting a side hustle in the future?

XI. Success Stories
51. Can you share a success story of someone who turned their side hustle into a full-time career?
52. What are some key factors that contribute to a successful side hustle?
53. How do side hustlers overcome failure?
54. What can we learn from side hustlers who have failed?
55. How important is persistence in growing a side hustle?

XII. Ethical Considerations
56. What ethical considerations should you keep in mind when starting a side hustle?
57. How can side hustles impact the environment? What can we do about it?
58. Should you inform your employer about your side hustle? Why or why not?
59. How can you ensure your side hustle is fair to customers and competitors?
60. What role does honesty play in building and maintaining a side hustle?