Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Guitar” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever played the guitar before?
2. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to learn how to play the guitar?
3. Do you know anything about the history of the electric guitar?
4. What is an acoustic guitar?
5. What kind of guitar do you have?
6. Can you play any songs on the guitar?
7. What is your favorite song to play on the guitar?
8. What kind of music do you like?
9. How long does it take to learn how to play the guitar?
10. What do you think is the best song to learn on guitar?
11. Do you know anyone who plays the guitar? If so, what kind of music do they like to listen to or perform?
12. Where did you get your guitar?
13. What does a guitar look like?
14. What is a guitar?
15. Do you want to learn how to play the guitar someday soon?
16. What is a bass guitar?
17. Do you think it’s important for students to take music classes in school?
18. Why do people play guitars?
19. What are the most common types of guitars?
20. What’s your favorite song to play on guitar?
21. Is there a difference between acoustic and electric guitars?
22. Is it hard to learn how to play the guitar?
23. What are some of the challenges that people face when they start learning how to play the guitar?
24. Why do you like playing guitar?
25. How many strings are on a guitar?
26. Do you think it’s important to learn how to read music while playing the guitar? Why or why not?
27. Do you think it’s hard to learn how to play the guitar?
28. What is an electric guitar?
29. Can you sing and play guitar at the same time?
30. Do you have any tips for someone learning how to play the guitar for the first time?
31. What are some good songs to practice on guitar?
32. Do you think people who don’t know how to play an instrument should learn how to play one? Why or why not?
33. What do guitars sound like?

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