Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Summer” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Summer Activities
1. What do you like to do during the summer?
2. Do you go swimming in the summer? Where?
3. What outdoor games do you play in the summer?
4. Have you ever gone camping in the summer?
5. What is your favorite summer activity?

II. Summer Foods
6. What foods do you enjoy eating in the summer?
7. Do you like eating ice cream during the summer?
8. What fruits are best to eat in the summer?
9. Do you have barbecues or picnics in the summer?
10. What is your favorite summer treat?

III. Weather in Summer
11. How hot does it get in your country during the summer?
12. Do you enjoy the summer weather? Why or why not?
13. How do you stay cool during the summer?
14. What do you wear when it is hot outside?
15. Do you prefer summer or winter weather?

IV. Summer Holidays and Events
16. What holidays do you celebrate in the summer?
17. Do you attend any festivals or events in the summer?
18. How do you celebrate the summer holidays?
19. Have you ever been to a summer parade?
20. What is your favorite summer holiday?

V. Traveling in Summer
21. Do you like to travel during the summer?
22. Where did you go last summer?
23. What is your dream summer vacation?
24. Do you prefer the beach or the mountains in summer?
25. Have you ever traveled to another country during the summer?

VI. Summer Sports
26. What sports do you play in the summer?
27. Do you like to watch summer sports on TV?
28. Have you ever tried surfing or sailing?
29. What is your favorite summer sport?
30. Do you enjoy playing beach volleyball?

VII. Summer Clothing
31. What clothes do you wear in the summer?
32. Do you like wearing sunglasses and hats in the summer?
33. What is your favorite summer outfit?
34. How do you protect your skin from the sun?
35. Do you like to wear flip-flops or sandals in the summer?

VIII. Summer Memories
36. What is your favorite memory from last summer?
37. Did you make any new friends last summer?
38. What was the best thing you did last summer?
39. Do you have any special summer traditions?
40. What would you like to do differently next summer?

IX. Summer Jobs
41. Have you ever had a summer job?
42. What kind of summer job would you like to have?
43. Do you think summer jobs are important for students?
44. What is a popular summer job in your country?
45. How can people save money during the summer?

X. Summer Entertainment
46. What movies do you like to watch in the summer?
47. Do you listen to different music in the summer?
48. What kind of summer parties do you enjoy?
49. Do you like to read books during the summer?
50. What is your favorite summer song?

XI. Summer Traditions
51. Are there any summer traditions in your country?
52. Do you celebrate any cultural events in the summer?
53. What are some unique summer traditions you know of?
54. How do different cultures celebrate summer?
55. What summer tradition would you like to start?

XII. Summer Challenges
56. What are some challenges people face in the summer?
57. How do you stay healthy during the hot summer months?
58. Do you think it is harder to work in the summer?
59. What is the biggest problem with summer weather?
60. How can people save energy during the summer?

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