Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Advice” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Giving and Receiving Advice
1. What is your definition of good advice?
2. Do you often give advice to others?
3. How do you feel when people give you advice?
4. What kind of advice do you usually give?
5. Who do you turn to when you need advice?
6. Is it easier to give advice or to receive it?
7. Have you ever regretted not following someone’s advice?

II. Family and Friends
8. Do your parents give you advice frequently?
9. What is the best advice your parents have given you?
10. What advice do you give your siblings or friends?
11. Do you share your problems with friends to get advice?
12. How do you help friends when they ask for advice?

III. Work and Career Advice
13. Have you ever received advice about your career?
14. How has career advice helped you in your life?
15. What advice would you give someone starting a new job?
16. How do you handle conflicting career advice?
17. Do you consult colleagues or supervisors for advice at work?

IV. Relationship Advice
18. What advice would you give someone starting a new relationship?
19. Have you ever asked for relationship advice from a friend?
20. How important is it to share relationship problems with others?
21. What advice would you give someone in a long-distance relationship?

V. Health and Wellness Advice
22. What is the best health advice you have received?
23. How do you decide which health advice to follow?
24. What advice would you give someone trying to live a healthy lifestyle?
25. How important is mental health advice to you?

VI. Education and Personal Growth
26. What advice would you give a student starting college?
27. How has advice from teachers impacted your education?
28. What advice would you give someone learning a new language?
29. How do you stay motivated when following personal growth advice?

VII. Travel and Culture
30. What advice do you have for someone traveling abroad for the first time?
31. How do you handle culture shock when traveling?
32. What advice would you give to someone moving to a new country?
33. How important is it to learn about local customs and traditions?

VIII. Money and Finance
34. Have you ever received advice about managing your finances?
35. What advice would you give someone trying to save money?
36. How important is it to seek financial advice when making investments?

IX. Technology and Social Media
37. What advice do you have for someone new to social media?
38. How has technology advice helped you in your daily life?
39. What are some tips for staying safe online?

X. Hobbies and Interests
40. What advice would you give someone starting a new hobby?
41. How do you find inspiration for your hobbies?
42. What are some tips for finding time to enjoy your interests?

XI. Time Management and Organization
43. What advice do you have for managing your time effectively?
44. How important is it to keep an organized schedule?
45. What are some tips for balancing work and personal life?

XII. Communication and Listening
46. What advice do you have for improving communication skills?
47. How important is listening when giving or receiving advice?
48. What are some tips for being a good listener?

XIII. Decision-Making and Problem Solving
49. What advice do you have for making difficult decisions?
50. How do you approach solving problems in your life?
51. What are some strategies for overcoming challenges?

XIV. Stress and Coping Strategies
52. What advice do you have for dealing with stress?
53. How important is it to find healthy ways to cope with stress?
54. What are some methods you use to relax and de-stress?
55. How do you handle advice that causes additional stress?

XV. Personal Values and Ethics
56. What advice do you have for staying true to your values?
57. How important is it to consider ethics when giving advice?
58. How do you handle situations where advice conflicts with your values?
59. What are some tips for developing strong personal values?
60. How do you determine if advice aligns with your beliefs?