Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Summer” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What’s the best way to spend a day at the beach?
2. What are some other ways to cool off during the summer months besides swimming in the ocean?
3. What’s your favorite thing about summer?
4. Have you been swimming in a pool lately?
5. What kind of activities do you do when it’s hot outside?
6. Have you ever visited any islands? If so, where?
7. Are you going on vacation this summer?
8. What do you like to eat in the summer?
9. How about when it rains, how do people spend their time then?
10. What are some things that happen during summertime?
11. Why do people like traveling in the summertime more than other times of year?
12. Have you been to see a movie lately? If so, what was the name of it and what did you think of it?
13. What are your least favorite things to do in the summertime?
14. Is it hot outside?
15. Where would you go on vacation if money were an issue (but not too much of an issue)?
16. Where would you go on vacation if money weren’t an issue?
17. What’s your favorite type of drink to have at the beach?
18. Do you like spending time outside in the summer?
19. Do you like hot weather?
20. Have you ever been to a water park before? If so, what was your favorite ride there? If not, would you like to go sometime soon? Why or why not?
21. Is it summer yet?
22. What’s your favorite weather for going to the beach? Why do you think it’s your favorite?
23. Is there anything that annoys you about summer?
24. Do you like to go swimming in the summer?
25. What do you think of the weather in summer?
26. Are there any special activities that you like to do during the summer?
27. Do you like to travel during the summer?
28. Do you know how to surf or bodyboard?
29. Do you go swimming in pools, lakes or the ocean during the summer?
30. What do you usually do on your days off?
31. What was your favorite vacation when you were growing up?
32. What does the word “summer” mean to you?
33. Do you like to read books in the summertime?
34. What’s your favorite season of the year, and why?
35. Are there any islands near where you live?
36. What are you looking forward to this summer?
37. Is there anything that makes you happy in the summer?
38. What are some things that make you think of summer?
39. What are some activities that people usually do at home during summer? How about outside during summer?
40. How do you feel about the heat wave we’re having?
41. What is your favorite summer activity?
42. What do you usually do in the morning during summer? In the afternoon during summer? In the evening during summer? At night during summer?
43. Do you think it’s important to get away from home during summer vacation? Why or why not?
44. Do you like swimming in the sea?
45. What will you do on your summer vacation?
46. What do you dislike about summer?
47. Who do you spend most of your time with during the summer?
48. What’s the best thing about summer?
49. Do you prefer to wear shorts or long pants when it’s hot outside?
50. Are you enjoying the summer?
51. What kinds of food do you eat when it’s hot outside?
52. Do you like the heat or the cold better? Why?
53. Do you enjoy summer?
54. Do you like the long days of summer? Why?
55. What do you hate about summer?
56. What are some things that make your summers memorable?
57. Do you like being out in the sun for a long time?