Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Google” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Google Overview

1. Why do you think Google is so popular around the world?
2. How did Google get its name?
3. What is the first word that comes up when you search “Google” in Google?
4. Why do you use Google?
5. How much does a search cost on Google?

II. Google Products

6. What are some of the products that Google makes?
7. Where does Google get its data from?
8. Does Google have any competitors?
9. What is the difference between Google and Bing?
10. What are the benefits of using a search engine like Google?

III. Google History

11. What are some other search engines besides Google?
12. What is Google?
13. Why was Google invented?
14. What is the meaning of Google in English?
15. What does Google do?

IV. Google Services

16. Can we delete our Gmail account permanently?
17. How can we protect our privacy when using the internet?
18. Who created Google?
19. What is the history of Google?
20. How can I use Google to find information about [topic]?

V. Google Usage

21. Why do you think so many people use Google as their main search engine?
22. What color is the logo of Google?
23. What is the difference between Google and Yahoo?
24. How can I change my language setting on Google?
25. Do you think it’s important to know how to use Google? Why or why not?

VI. Google Company

26. What is the name of Google’s parent company?
27. What are some applications that were created by Google that you use every day (Google Drive, Docs, etc.)?
28. How can I change my country or region on Google?
29. Who invented the Android operating system, and when was it invented?
30. Do you have any other search engines that you use sometimes instead of Google?

VII. Google Leadership

31. What is the name of the CEO of Google?
32. What is a search engine?
33. Why did Google create the Android operating system?
34. How old is Google as a company?
35. If you could only use one search engine for the rest of your life, which one would it be and why?

VIII. Google Popularity

36. What is the best-known product of Google?
37. Why is Google important?
38. How many countries do Google’s services work in?
39. Where is Google’s headquarters located?
40. When was Google founded?

IX. Google Founding

41. Where was Google founded?
42. How do I use Google?
43. What are the different ways to search on Google?
44. How can I use Google Maps?
45. What is Google Scholar?

X. Google Features

46. What is a Google account?
47. How can I recover my Google account?
48. What is Google Drive used for?
49. How can I share files on Google Drive?
50. What is Google Classroom?

XI. Google Security

51. How can I secure my Google account?
52. What should I do if I forget my Google password?
53. What is two-step verification on Google?
54. How can I check my Google account activity?
55. What should I do if I think my Google account is hacked?

XII. Google Future

56. What new features would you like to see in Google?
57. How do you think Google will change in the next 10 years?
58. What impact do you think Google has on education?
59. How does Google influence our daily lives?
60. What do you think is the most important thing about Google?
Online
Class
Writing
Coach

Feedback