Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Kings and queens” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What are some of the things that kings and queens do in their day-to-day lives?
2. Do you get to wear any special clothes when you’re king or queen?
3. What is the difference between a king and queen?
4. What does it feel like to be a king or a queen?
5. Did kings and queens ever marry for love, or was it always for political reasons?
6. What are the responsibilities of a king/queen?
7. Do you like kings and queens?
8. What do kings and queens do?
9. Is there a difference between being a leader and being a king/queen?
10. Can you be a king or queen without being born into your position?
11. Do you think it would be fun to live in a castle? Why or why not?
12. Are kings and queens good leaders?
13. Do kings/queens have to be born into royalty and stay in power for life, or can they be removed from the throne if the people don’t like them anymore?
14. How do you think kings and queens became so powerful in the first place?
15. Do you think it’s fair that only one person gets to rule over a country and make all of the decisions for its citizens? Why or why not?
16. Would you like to learn more about kings and queens?
17. Are kings/queens allowed to marry anyone they want?
18. Did all countries have kings and queens, or just some countries?
19. What is the coolest thing about being a king or queen?
20. Do kings and queens love their people?
21. Is there a royal family in your country?
22. Do you think it would be fun to ride horses every day? Why or why not?
23. What kind of problems do you have to deal with as a king or queen?
24. Are there any kings or queens in your country?
25. What are some of the jobs that kings and queens have to do?
26. Do kings and queens have special powers?
27. Do you think that all the kings and queens in history were good rulers?
28. Is it hard being a king or queen?
29. Do you think that being a king or queen is an important job to have? Why or why not?
30. What are some traits that make someone a good king or queen?
31. Do you think it’s better to be a king or queen than anyone else?