Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Winter” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Winter Activities
1. What do you like to do during the winter?
2. Have you ever built a snowman? How was it?
3. Do you enjoy ice skating or skiing in the winter?
4. What indoor activities do you do in the winter?
5. Do you like playing in the snow?

II. Winter Foods
6. What foods do you enjoy eating in the winter?
7. Do you like drinking hot chocolate or tea in the winter?
8. What soups or stews do you eat during the winter?
9. Do you have any special winter treats?
10. What is your favorite winter comfort food?

III. Weather in Winter
11. How cold does it get in your country during the winter?
12. Do you like the cold weather? Why or why not?
13. How do you stay warm during the winter?
14. What do you wear when it’s very cold outside?
15. Do you prefer winter or summer weather?

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

V. Traveling in Winter
21. Do you like to travel during the winter?
22. Where did you go last winter?
23. What is your dream winter vacation?
24. Do you prefer the mountains or the city in winter?
25. Have you ever seen snow for the first time? How did you feel?

VI. Winter Sports
26. What sports do you play in the winter?
27. Do you like to watch winter sports on TV?
28. Have you ever tried snowboarding or sledding?
29. What is your favorite winter sport?
30. Do you enjoy watching the Winter Olympics?

VII. Winter Clothing
31. What clothes do you wear in the winter?
32. Do you like wearing scarves and gloves in the winter?
33. What is your favorite winter outfit?
34. How do you protect yourself from the cold wind?
35. Do you like wearing boots in the winter?

VIII. Winter Memories
36. What is your favorite memory from last winter?
37. Did you spend time with family or friends last winter?
38. What was the best thing you did last winter?
39. Do you have any special winter traditions?
40. What would you like to do differently next winter?

IX. Winter Jobs
41. Have you ever had a winter job?
42. What kind of winter job would you like to have?
43. Do you think winter jobs are different from summer jobs?
44. What is a popular winter job in your country?
45. How can people earn extra money during the winter?

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

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

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

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