Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Zombie Apocalypse” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding the Concept
1. What is a zombie apocalypse?
2. How do zombies usually appear in movies or books?
3. Do you think a zombie apocalypse could happen in real life?
4. What causes people to turn into zombies in stories?
5. Are there any famous zombie movies or books you know?

II. Survival Strategies
6. What would be your first action if a zombie apocalypse happened?
7. Where would you go to be safe from zombies?
8. What items would you take with you in a zombie apocalypse?
9. How would you find food and water?
10. What skills do you think are important for surviving a zombie apocalypse?

III. Group Survival
11. Would you prefer to survive alone or in a group?
12. How would you decide who to include in your survival group?
13. What roles would people have in your survival group?
14. How would you resolve conflicts in your group?
15. What would you do if someone in your group was bitten by a zombie?

IV. Defense and Safety
16. What weapons would you use against zombies?
17. How would you make your shelter safe from zombies?
18. Do you think it’s better to stay in one place or keep moving?
19. How would you travel from one place to another safely?
20. What would you do if you were surrounded by zombies?

V. Moral and Ethical Considerations
21. Would you help other survivors or focus on your own safety?
22. How would you handle tough decisions, like rationing food?
23. Is it okay to take resources from abandoned places?
24. Would you be able to make difficult decisions, like leaving someone behind?
25. How important are laws and rules during a zombie apocalypse?

VI. Imagining Scenarios
26. What if you found a cure for the zombie virus?
27. What if the zombies could run very fast?
28. What if animals could also become zombies?
29. What if there was a safe place with no zombies, but it was far away?
30. What if you had to go through a zombie-filled city to get supplies?

VII. Long-Term Survival
31. How would you grow food during a zombie apocalypse?
32. How would you keep yourself healthy and avoid sickness?
33. What would you do to pass the time and not get bored?
34. How would you educate children during a zombie apocalypse?
35. How would you plan for the future and rebuild society?

VIII. Communication and Information
36. How would you communicate with other survivors?
37. What would you do if you heard a distress signal?
38. How would you gather information about safe areas?
39. Would you try to send a message to other countries for help?
40. How would you find out if the zombie outbreak was worldwide?

IX. Emotional and Psychological Effects
41. How do you think you would feel during a zombie apocalypse?
42. How would you deal with the loss of family and friends?
43. What would you do to stay hopeful and positive?
44. How would you handle fear and stress?
45. Do you think you would change as a person during a zombie apocalypse?

X. Pop Culture and Media Influence
46. How do you think movies and books influence our ideas about zombies?
47. Do you think zombie stories are just entertainment or do they have deeper meanings?
48. What lessons can we learn from zombie apocalypse stories?
49. Which zombie movie or book is your favorite and why?
50. Do you think the popularity of zombies will ever decrease?

XI. Historical and Scientific Perspectives
51. Are there any real-life diseases that remind you of the zombie virus?
52. Can you think of any historical events that are similar to a zombie apocalypse?
53. How do you think governments would respond to a zombie outbreak?
54. What scientific research could prevent a zombie apocalypse?
55. Do you believe in any zombie-related myths or legends?

XII. Personal Reflections and Choices
56. Would you sacrifice yourself to save others in a zombie apocalypse?
57. What personal belongings would you want to keep with you?
58. How would you want to be remembered if you didn’t survive?
59. What is the scariest part of a zombie apocalypse for you?
60. If you could prevent the zombie apocalypse, how would you do it?