Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Sports” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What are some sports you like?
2. Do you like to exercise?
3. When do you play sports games?
4. What do you think about when playing a sport, winning or losing?
5. How many sports are there?
6. What is a touchdown in American football?
7. Who wins when two teams play baseball?
8. Do you think professional athletes get paid too much money? Why or why not?
9. How can we play sports without getting injured?
10. What don’t you like about sports?
11. Why do people like watching sports?
12. How do you know about sports?
13. What are the popular sports in your country?
14. What is your favorite sport?
15. What is the most rewarding thing about playing [insert sport here]?
16. Do you like to play with friends or alone?
17. Do you have a favorite team? If so, what is it?
18. How does playing a sport help us in our lives?
19. What are the benefits of playing a sport?
20. Who is your favorite player in a team sport?
21. Do you like to play more than one sport?
22. How long does it take to play a game of soccer?
23. Why do American football players wear helmets and pads?
24. Why do people play sports?
25. What sports do you think are popular in other countries around the world? Why?
26. What do you like about sports?
27. How many players are on a soccer team?
28. Who do you cheer for in the Olympics?
29. What are your favorite sports to watch?
30. What is the most challenging thing about playing [insert sport here]?
31. What is the best sport to play?
32. Who is your favorite athlete?
33. What is the most popular sport in your country?
34. Do you like sports? If so, which ones?
35. Should kids play sports more often than adults do nowadays in their free time activities?
36. What are the best sports for exercise?
37. What is the most important thing in playing a team sport, winning or losing?
38. Do you like to compete or play for fun (or both)? Why or why not?
39. What is your least favorite sport?
40. Do you play with your friends in a team?
41. Is it important to be physically active?
42. Where do you play sports games?
43. Can you explain what kind of sports are popular in another country/city/state/province/region/etc.?
44. Do you like to watch sports by yourself or with friends?
45. Who is the best sports player in the world in your opinion?
46. What are the different types of sports?
47. Can you explain what kind of sports are popular in your country/city/state/province/region/etc.?
48. Do you like to play sports?
49. Do you like watching sports on TV or live?
50. Are you good at any sport?
51. Why do you like watching sports on TV?
52. What sports do you play in your country?
53. Have you ever played any sports in your life?
54. Would you rather watch or participate in sports?
55. Can anyone play soccer, or do they have to pay to join a team?
56. How do you feel about the Olympics?
57. What is a sports game?
58. Do you play any sports now or in the past? If yes, which ones and for how long?
59. What are the different positions in basketball?

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