Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Basketball” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Who’s your favorite player?
2. Do you like basketball?
3. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to learn how to play basketball?
4. How many periods are there in a basketball game?
5. How do you pronounce “basketball”?
6. What is the highest number of points ever scored by one player in an NBA game?
7. Do you like watching games on TV or in person? Why?
8. How many players are on a basketball team?
9. Do you prefer watching the NBA or college basketball?
10. What is your favorite team?
11. What are some popular sports from your country?
12. What are the rules of basketball?
13. Can you name the most famous basketball player in history?
14. Why do you like basketball?
15. How many points do you get for a basket?
16. How many points are awarded for a free throw?
17. What’s the best way to practice dribbling and shooting at home without a hoop or net?
18. Who holds the record for most rebounds by one player in an NBA game?
19. What makes a good basketball player?
20. Who is your favorite NBA player right now?
21. Have you ever played basketball?
22. How can you improve your dribbling skills?
23. What is the most important thing in basketball?
24. Who is the best player in the world?
25. How many points are scored when you make a shot from outside the three-point arc?
26. Who holds the record for most points scored by one player in an NBA game?
27. What do you need to play basketball?
28. How can you score points in basketball?
29. What’s the most important skill to have when playing basketball?
30. How much time do you spend practicing each day?
31. What’s the name of the NBA team that plays in Los Angeles?
32. Do you play basketball?
33. What is your favorite position to play?
34. How many points are awarded for a dunk?
35. Do you like to watch basketball on TV?
36. How often do you watch basketball?
37. What is a foul in basketball?
38. What’s your favorite thing about playing basketball?
39. What do you like most about basketball?
40. What are some of the top teams in the NBA right now?

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