Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Fall (Autumn)” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Fall Activities
1. What do you like to do during the fall?
2. Do you enjoy going for walks when the leaves change color?
3. Have you ever gone apple picking in the fall?
4. What new activities do you try in the fall?
5. Do you enjoy attending fall festivals?

II. Fall Foods
6. What foods do you enjoy eating in the fall?
7. Do you like eating pumpkin pie or other fall desserts?
8. What is your favorite fall dish?
9. Do you enjoy drinking warm drinks like hot cider in the fall?
10. What fruits and vegetables do you like in the fall?

III. Weather in Fall
11. How does the weather change in fall where you live?
12. Do you enjoy the cooler weather in fall?
13. How do you prepare for the windy fall days?
14. What do you wear when the weather starts to get chilly?
15. Do you notice any changes in nature during the fall?

IV. Fall Holidays and Events
16. What holidays do you celebrate in the fall?
17. Do you attend any festivals or events in the fall?
18. How do you celebrate fall holidays?
19. Have you ever participated in a fall fair or carnival?
20. What is your favorite fall holiday?

V. Traveling in Fall
21. Do you like to travel during the fall?
22. Where did you go last fall?
23. What is your dream fall vacation?
24. Do you prefer the mountains or the countryside in fall?
25. Have you ever visited a farm or orchard in fall?

VI. Fall Sports
26. What sports do you play in the fall?
27. Do you like to watch football or other fall sports on TV?
28. Have you ever tried hiking in the fall?
29. What is your favorite sport to play in the fall?
30. Do you enjoy playing soccer in the fall?

VII. Fall Clothing
31. What clothes do you wear in the fall?
32. Do you like wearing sweaters and jackets in the fall?
33. What is your favorite fall outfit?
34. How do you dress for the unpredictable fall weather?
35. Do you enjoy wearing boots in the fall?

VIII. Fall Memories
36. What is your favorite memory from last fall?
37. Did you spend time with family or friends last fall?
38. What was the best thing you did last fall?
39. Do you have any special fall traditions?
40. What would you like to do differently next fall?

IX. Fall Jobs
41. Have you ever had a fall job?
42. What kind of fall job would you like to have?
43. Do you think fall jobs are different from summer jobs?
44. What is a popular fall job in your country?
45. How can people prepare for the winter during the fall?

X. Fall Entertainment
46. What movies do you like to watch in the fall?
47. Do you listen to different music in the fall?
48. What kind of fall parties do you enjoy?
49. Do you like to read books during the fall?
50. What is your favorite fall song?

XI. Fall Traditions
51. Are there any fall traditions in your country?
52. Do you celebrate any cultural events in the fall?
53. What are some unique fall traditions you know of?
54. How do different cultures celebrate fall?
55. What fall tradition would you like to start?

XII. Fall Challenges
56. What are some challenges people face in the fall?
57. How do you stay healthy during the fall?
58. Do you think it is easier to work in the fall?
59. What is the biggest problem with fall weather?
60. How can people prepare for the colder months during the fall?

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