Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Tennis” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Are you a good tennis player? Why or why not?
2. What are the different parts of a tennis court?
3. What’s the difference between professional and amateur players?
4. Who won Wimbledon last year?
5. Do you like playing tennis?
6. What kind of shoes do you wear when playing tennis?
7. Who wins if there’s a tie?
8. Is there a sport you like more than tennis?
9. What is your favourite tennis player?
10. How many sets are there in a tennis match?
11. What does it mean when the score is “15 all”?
12. Would you ever want to be a professional tennis player? Why or why not?
13. How many points are needed to win a game?
14. How do you win a tennis match?
15. What does it mean to double-fault?
16. Is tennis a popular sport?
17. What’s an advantage of playing on grass instead of hard courts or clay courts?
18. What is the most important thing to remember when playing tennis?
19. Who is your favorite player? Why do you like him/her so much?
20. Who do you think is the best tennis player in the world?
21. What is tennis?
22. What countries do you think have the best players in the world?
23. What does it mean if someone wins in three sets?
24. What is the most interesting thing about playing tennis?
25. What are your favorite things about tennis?
26. What do you like best about playing tennis with your friends?
27. What’s your favorite part of playing tennis?
28. What are the different types of shots that can be made during a tennis match?
29. Do you think it’s important to keep fit and healthy? Why or why not?
30. What is the net made of?
31. How is the game played?
32. What are the names of all four Grand Slam tournaments?
33. Do you want to play tennis again? Why or why not?
34. What are the rules for tennis?
35. What does a tennis ball look like?
36. What’s your least favorite part of the game?
37. Are there any rules about what equipment you can use in a tennis match?
38. Why are the balls yellow and green in color, instead of white like other sports balls?
39. What’s your favorite part of the game?
40. What happens if you hit the ball out of bounds during a tennis match?
41. What is your least favorite thing about tennis?
42. Which surfaces are used for tennis?
43. How long does it take to play a game of tennis?
44. How many games does it take to win a set?
45. What do you need to do before playing tennis?