Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

1:1 Online English classes. Find out more

“Life” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Family and Relationships
1. What qualities make a good friend?
2. How do you maintain healthy relationships?
3. What roles do family members play in your culture?
4. How do you celebrate important family milestones?
5. How has your relationship with your parents changed as you’ve grown older?

II. Work and Career
6. What is your dream job and why?
7. How do you handle work-related stress?
8. How important is job satisfaction in your life?
9. What skills do you think are necessary for success in the workplace?
10. How do you balance work and personal life?

III. Hobbies and Interests
11. What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time?
12. How did you become interested in your favorite hobby?
13. What new hobby would you like to learn?
14. How do you find new interests or activities?
15. How have your hobbies changed over time?

IV. Travel and Culture
16. What is your favorite travel destination and why?
17. What are some cultural customs in your home country?
18. How do you prepare for a trip abroad?
19. What aspects of another culture fascinate you the most?
20. How has traveling influenced your perspective on life?

V. Food and Cooking
21. What is your favorite dish from your home country?
22. Are there any foods you dislike?
23. How do you maintain a healthy diet?
24. What is your favorite cuisine from another country?
25. Do you enjoy cooking or trying new recipes?

VI. Education and Learning
26. What was your favorite subject in school and why?
27. How do you prefer to learn new things?
28. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in life?
29. How has your education influenced your life choices?
30. How do you think technology has changed the way people learn?

VII. Health and Wellness
31. How do you stay active and maintain physical fitness?
32. What are some ways you manage stress?
33. How important is mental health to overall well-being?
34. What are your favorite relaxation techniques?
35. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?

VIII. Entertainment and Media
36. What type of movies do you enjoy watching?
37. Who is your favorite musician or band?
38. How do you think social media impacts society?
39. What are your favorite books or authors?
40. Do you think movies and TV shows influence people’s behavior?

IX. Personal Growth and Development
41. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
42. What steps do you take to achieve your goals?
43. How do you overcome obstacles or setbacks?
44. How do you stay motivated and focused on your goals?
45. How important is personal growth to you?

X. Technology and Communication
46. How has technology changed the way you communicate with others?
47. What are some advantages and disadvantages of social media?
48. How do you think technology will evolve in the next 10 years?
49. Do you think it’s important to unplug from technology sometimes?
50. How do you protect your privacy online?

XI. Environment and Nature
51. How do you contribute to environmental conservation?
52. What outdoor activities do you enjoy?
53. How does spending time in nature impact your well-being?
54. What are some environmental issues that concern you?
55. How do you think we can protect our planet for future generations?

XII. Society and Community
56. What are some social issues that concern you?
57. How do you contribute to your local community?
58. What role does volunteering play in your life?
59. How can communities support each other during challenging times?
60. What qualities make a good leader in society

🎉 Coming Soon ⏳

🧑‍💻 1 to 1 Online English Classes 👩🏻‍💻

Practice English through Zoom with me, Paul, or one of the teachers I have chosen for you. Suitable for all ages and levels.

Choose the teacher and time you want. 🧑🏻‍🏫👩‍🏫⌚️

You can learn:
– English writing skills (essays, emails, etc.) 
– English conversation practice 
– English pronunciation practice
– Textbook classes
Anything you want

Introductory prices:
60 minute class with native speaker (e.g. Paul): US$34.99 US$24.99
60 minute class with non-native speaker (e.g. Philippines, Indonesia): US$9.99 US$7.99

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