Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Philippines” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What kind of animals do they have in the Philippines?
2. What is the most popular sport in the Philippines?
3. What is the main language spoken in the Philippines?
4. What language do most Filipinos speak at home?
5. What is the highest mountain in the Philippines?
6. What is the climate like in the northern part of the country?
7. What is the population of the Philippines?
8. How many languages are spoken in the Philippines?
9. What is the capital of the Philippines?
10. Why do you think that most Filipinos are Roman Catholic?
11. Do you think it’s important to learn English in order to succeed in life? Why or why not?
12. What is the currency of the Philippines?
13. What are some of the best beaches in the Philippines?
14. How many islands make up the Philippines?
15. What is the best way to learn about Filipino culture?
16. Do you know any Filipino words or phrases in Tagalog?
17. Why does the Philippines have so many islands?
18. Who is your favorite Filipino celebrity? Why?
19. Do you prefer to live in a city or in a rural area? Why?
20. When did Spanish rule over the Philippines end?
21. What kind of animal is a carabao?
22. What is the most common type of job in the Philippines?
23. Who is the current president of Philippines?
24. What percentage of Filipinos are Catholic?
25. How many people live in Manila, and how many people live outside of Manila?
26. Do you have a favorite Filipino food? What is it?
27. What is a typical day for an average Filipino household?
28. What does it mean to be Filipino?
29. What are some popular tourist destinations in Philippines?
30. What is the name of your favorite Filipino food?