Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Spotify” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Why do people make playlists on Spotify?
2. Why does Spotify have a free version?
3. How can you download songs from Spotify?
4. What does the word “Spotify” mean?
5. Where is Spotify based?
6. Why does Spotify suggest music I might like based on what I’m listening to right now?
7. How does Spotify work?
8. Can I listen to music for free on Spotify?
9. How do you add a song to an existing playlist on Spotify?
10. What’s the difference between Spotify and Apple Music?
11. How do you use a premium account on Spotify?
12. Does Spotify have any exclusive songs?
13. Who are some of your favorite artists on Spotify?
14. What are some of your favorite songs on Spotify right now?
15. How can I get rid of ads on Spotify?
16. What does a song have to do to get onto Spotify?
17. Do I need an account on Spotify if I just want to listen to the free radio stations and playlists?
18. What happens when there are too many people using the same WiFi connection at once?
19. What is a playlist and how does it work on Spotify?
20. Can I download music from Spotify for free?
21. What is the most popular genre on Spotify right now?
22. Do I need an account to use Spotify?
23. What are playlists, and how do I create one for myself?
24. What can you listen to on Spotify?
25. How is it different from other streaming services?
26. What is the most popular song on Spotify right now?
27. Can you share your playlists with other people on Spotify?
28. Can I access Spotify from my computer, phone, or tablet?
29. Can you listen to music for free on Spotify?
30. Which song do you love most on Spotify right now? Why do you love it so much?
31. Where can I listen to Spotify?
32. Is there a free version of Spotify, or do you have to pay to use it?
33. Can I use Spotify while traveling internationally?
34. How much does it cost to use Spotify?
35. Who is the most popular artist on Spotify right now?
36. Why do some songs have ads?
37. Is it possible to listen to Spotify offline?
38. What are some of the different ways you can listen to music on Spotify (e.g., radio, playlists, albums)?
39. What are some of Spotify’s features?
40. Does every song have lyrics on Spotify? Why or why not?
41. Is there a mobile app for Spotify?
42. What is the difference between Spotify and YouTube?
43. What does Spotify do?
44. Why should I make a playlist?
45. How can I create playlists on Spotify?
46. Can I download songs from Spotify onto my phone so that I can listen to them when I don’t have access to WiFi?
47. What kind of music do you like to listen to on Spotify?
48. How do you remove a song from a playlist on Spotify?
49. Are there any ads on Spotify?
50. How do you add friends on Spotify?
51. How do you find music by an artist on Spotify?
52. Does Spotify have any special features for students or teachers?
53. What is the difference between Spotify Free and Spotify Premium?
54. Are there any restrictions on making playlists?