Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Singing” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Singing Basics
1. What is singing?
2. Why do people sing?
3. How can singing make you feel?
4. How did you learn to sing?
5. When do you usually sing?

II. Singing and Culture
6. How is singing important in your culture?
7. Are there any traditional songs from your country?
8. What is the most famous song in your culture?
9. How do people use singing to celebrate?
10. Are there any famous singers from your country?

III. Personal Experience
11. Do you enjoy singing?
12. What is your favorite song to sing?
13. Can you remember the first song you sang?
14. Do you prefer singing alone or with others?
15. Have you ever sung in public?

IV. Singing in Different Situations
16. When do you usually sing?
17. Do you like singing in the shower?
18. Have you ever sung in a choir?
19. Do you sing at parties?
20. Do you sing while working?

V. Genres and Styles
21. What is your favorite music genre?
22. What style of singing do you prefer?
23. Which singers inspire you?
24. Are there any music genres you don’t like?
25. What makes a singing style unique?

VI. Practice and Improvement
26. How can someone improve their singing?
27. Do you practice singing regularly?
28. Have you ever taken singing lessons?
29. What are some tips for better singing?
30. How important is warm-up before singing?

VII. Singing and Emotions
31. How does singing make you feel?
32. Can singing help you express emotions?
33. What songs make you feel happy?
34. What songs make you feel sad?
35. Do you sing when you’re upset?

VIII. Singing and Language
36. Do you like singing in English?
37. How does singing help with language learning?
38. What languages do you sing in?
39. What is your favorite English song to sing?
40. Do you find it easier to sing in your native language?

IX. Karaoke
41. Have you ever tried karaoke?
42. What is your favorite karaoke song?
43. Do you enjoy watching others sing karaoke?
44. What makes a good karaoke song?
45. Are karaoke bars popular in your country?

X. Singing Competitions
46. Do you watch singing competitions on TV?
47. What is your favorite singing competition show?
48. Would you ever participate in a singing competition?
49. Have any singers from your country won international competitions?
50. What qualities make a singer successful in competitions?

XI. Singing and Health
51. Can singing be good for your health?
52. How does singing affect your mood?
53. Does singing help with stress relief?
54. Can singing improve your breathing?
55. What are some health benefits of singing?

XII. Singing and Confidence
56. Does singing help you feel more confident?
57. How do you overcome stage fright?
58. Can singing help with public speaking?
59. Have you ever felt nervous while singing?
60. What advice would you give to a shy singer?