Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“USA” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Who was Martin Luther King Jr., and what did he do for Americans?
2. What is the Statue of Liberty made out of?
3. How big is the USA? Does it have a border with another country?
4. Is it safe to travel alone in the USA? Why/Why not?
5. Why do you think so many people want to move to America?
6. What is the national flag of the USA like?
7. Who was George Washington, and what did he do for Americans?
8. Do you know why people immigrate to the USA from other countries?
9. What is the capital city of California?
10. Do you know any other countries whose names end with “A”? (Ex: Argentina, Australia, etc)
11. What are the biggest cities in the USA?
12. What is the flag of the USA?
13. Do you think that the government of USA is fair to people? Why/Why not?
14. What is the name of the American President?
15. How did you find out about the United States?
16. What is the population of the USA?
17. What is your favorite city in the USA?
18. How many states are there in the USA?
19. Who was the first president of the USA?
20. Do you think that there are more jobs in a big city than in a small town? Why/Why not?
21. Do you know any famous places in the USA?
22. What is the capital city of the USA?
23. What are the other big cities in the USA besides New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago?
24. Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
25. Can you name all 50 US states?
26. What is the national anthem of the USA?
27. What is your favorite food from America?
28. Do you like sports in the USA? What kind of sports do you like most and why?
29. What is the largest city in the United States?
30. Who was Abraham Lincoln, and what did he do for Americans?
31. Why do Americans celebrate Independence Day?