Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“The Simpsons” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What do you think of the show?
2. What is Homer’s job?
3. Do you think Marge is a good mother? Why or why not?
4. What is Marge’s job?
5. Who is your favorite character from the Simpsons? Why?
6. If there was one thing that could change about The Simpsons, what would it be and why?
7. What is the name of Marge’s mother?
8. What are the names of each member of the Simpson family?
9. Who is your favorite character in The Simpsons and why?
10. What is the name of Lisa’s cat?
11. Do you think The Simpsons has been going on too long? Why?
12. What do you think of the story lines?
13. Which character would you like to be friends with? Why?
14. Why does Bart hate school?
15. What is the name of Homer’s father?
16. What is the name of Homer’s brother?
17. How many children do they have? Are they boys or girls?
18. What do you like most about The Simpsons?
19. Do you think Homer is a good father? How do you know?
20. Do you think Apu is a good employee? Why or why not?
21. What do you think of the way Bart talks to his parents?
22. What’s your favorite episode of The Simpsons, and why?
23. Which character in The Simpsons would make the best teacher for an ESL class, and why?
24. What is the name of Bart’s teacher?
25. Why is Mr. Burns so evil and greedy?
26. Do you like the jokes on The Simpsons?

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