Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Mothers” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What do you like about your mother?
2. What are some ways that mothers can help their children feel safe in the world?
3. How do you think mothers influence their children’s lives?
4. Do you think mothers are important in our lives? Why or why not?
5. What are some of the most important qualities of a mother?
6. What does your mother do for a living?
7. How often do you call or text your mom?
8. What is your mom’s favorite color?
9. What is your favorite thing to do with your mom?
10. Why do you think mothers are so important?
11. What’s the best advice your mother has ever given you?
12. What does your mom like to do when she’s not working or taking care of her family?
13. What do you think of your mother’s cooking?
14. What is your favorite thing about being a mother?
15. What do you think makes a good mother?
16. What is the best advice your mother has ever given you?
17. What kind of things do you like to do with your mother?
18. What is your relationship like with your mother?
19. Who is the most important person in your life?
20. What advice would you give to other mothers?
21. What do you like most about being a mother?
22. What is the best job a mother can do?
23. Do you think that mothers have more influence on their children than fathers? Why or why not?
24. What is something that makes you feel guilty about how much time you spend with your mom?
25. How did your mother influence your life?
26. Is your mom a good cook? Why or why not?
27. What is the best gift you can give your mother?
28. What is your mom’s favorite food?
29. Why do you think mothers love their children so much?
30. How do you feel when your mother asks for advice?
31. Do you think that mothers should work outside of the home if they want to support their families financially? Why or why not?
32. What’s the best way to deal with sibling rivalry?
33. How do you feel about your mother?
34. Who is your favorite person in the whole world? Why?
35. What is your role as a mother?
36. What are some ways mothers can show their kids they love them without saying “I love you”?
37. What is one thing that makes your mom different from all of the other moms at school or work?
38. What does it mean to be a mother?
39. What is your mom’s favorite movie or show?