Paul Holmes -
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English Professor

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“Home” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Types of Homes
1. What type of home do you live in?
2. Can you describe a traditional home in your country?
3. What is your favorite type of home?

II. Living Spaces
4. How many rooms are in your home?
5. What is your favorite room in your home?
6. How would you describe the design of your home?

III. Furniture and Appliances
7. What types of furniture do you have in your home?
8. What is the most important appliance in your home?
9. Which room has the most furniture?

IV. Household Chores
10. What chores do you do at home?
11. What is your least favorite chore?
12. How often do you clean your home?

V. Family Life
13. How many people live in your home?
14. Do you share your home with pets?
15. How do you spend time with your family at home?

VI. Entertainment
16. What do you do for fun at home?
17. Do you have a favorite book or movie?
18. What kind of music do you listen to at home?

VII. Food and Cooking
19. Who cooks in your home?
20. What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
21. Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?

VIII. Neighborhood
22. Can you describe your neighborhood?
23. How far is your home from your workplace or school?
24. What do you like most about your neighborhood?

IX. Outdoor Spaces
25. Does your home have a yard or garden?
26. What activities do you enjoy outside at home?
27. What types of plants do you have in your garden?

X. Safety and Security
28. How do you keep your home safe?
29. Have you ever had a problem with your home’s security?
30. What would you do if there was an emergency at home?

XI. Guests and Visitors
31. How often do you have guests at your home?
32. What do you do when you have visitors?
33. How do you make your guests feel welcome?

XII. Decorating
34. How have you decorated your home?
35. What is your favorite decoration in your home?
36. Do you have any special items from your culture?

XIII. Moving
37. Have you ever moved to a new home?
38. What do you like or dislike about moving?
39. How did you choose your current home?

XIV. Dream Home
40. Can you describe your dream home?
41. Where would your dream home be located?
42. What is the most important feature in your dream home?

XV. Home Improvement
43. Have you ever made improvements to your home?
44. What home improvement project would you like to do?
45. Do you prefer to do home improvements yourself or hire someone?

XVI. Energy and Environment
46. How do you save energy at home?
47. What do you do to recycle or reduce waste?
48. How important is being eco-friendly to you?

XVII. Cultural Differences
49. Are there any unique customs or traditions in your home?
50. How do homes in your country differ from others?
51. How do you celebrate holidays at home?

XVIII. Renting vs. Owning
52. Do you rent or own your home?
53. What are the advantages of renting a home?
54. What are the benefits of owning a home?

XIX. Home Memories
55. What is your favorite memory in your home?
56. Have you ever lived in a different country or city?
57. What is one thing you miss about a previous home?

XX. Future Plans
58. Do you plan to stay in your current home long-term?
59. What changes would you like to make to your home in the future?
60. Where would you like to live in the future and why?

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Introductory prices:
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