Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Veganism” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Do you think it’s better to be vegan than vegetarian?
2. Do you know what ingredients are in your food?
3. What is the difference between vegetarian and vegan?
4. What are some of the benefits of being a vegetarian or vegan?
5. What do vegans eat?
6. Are there any disadvantages to being a vegan?
7. Do you think it’s more important to be healthy than to be a vegan?
8. What do you think about vegans who eat honey and wear leather shoes?
9. Are there any health benefits from being a vegetarian or vegan?
10. Do you think you could go vegan?
11. Are there any substitutes for meat and dairy products in your country?
12. Do you know what a vegan is?
13. What do you eat?
14. Do you think it’s right to eat animals?
15. Why do you think we need to be concerned about animal welfare?
16. Do vegans eat honey? Why or not?
17. Are you against leather?
18. Do vegans eat eggs and/or dairy products? If so, why? If not, why not?
19. What are some of the challenges faced by vegetarians and vegans?
20. What do you think of the way animals are treated in the food industry?
21. Why are you a vegan?
22. Is it expensive to be vegan?
23. Do you like food that is vegan?
24. Why is veganism so popular today?
25. Do people judge vegans?
26. Is it hard to be a vegan?
27. What’s your least favorite food?
28. Have you ever tried being a vegetarian or vegan? If so, what were your experiences like?
29. How does eating animal products affect the environment (e.g., deforestation, water pollution)?
30. Do people like vegans?
31. How can someone who wants to eat less meat start reducing their intake without feeling deprived of anything important in their diet?
32. Do vegans use leather? Why or not?
33. What do people think about vegans? Are the stereotypes true for you? Why or why not?
34. Can you eat out as a vegan?
35. Do vegans get enough protein in their diet?
36. Is it possible to be healthy without eating any animal products at all?
37. Are you a vegan?
38. Can you tell me about some foods that vegans eat?