Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Winter” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What do you do when it snows outside?
2. What was your favorite winter treat as a child?
3. Does cold affect your health? In what way, and how often?
4. Can you play outside when it’s cold outside (not windy or raining)
5. What do you do when you want to keep yourself warm in winter?
6. Are you enjoying the winter?
7. Can you live without heating during winter?
8. What do people wear in winter?
9. Do you have any Christmas traditions?
10. Do you like going out in the snow, or do you prefer staying inside?
11. Can you see your breath in winter?
12. What time of year do you think it’s best to visit a zoo?
13. Is it cold outside today?
14. Do you have any winter traditions that you enjoy doing every year?
15. When is winter?
16. Describe the first snowfall of the season in as much detail as possible.
17. What’s your favorite Christmas song or carol?
18. What kind of weather do you like in the winter?
19. Do you like winter? Why or why not?
20. What do you think about snow in general?
21. What is snow like?
22. Why does the weather change in winter?
23. Have you ever gone sledding?
24. How do you spend your winter vacation?
25. What is a fun winter activity that can be done indoors? How about outdoors?
26. How many seasons are there in your country?
27. How does it feel to play in snow?
28. Are you wearing your jacket right now?
29. Do you like to ski in the winter?
30. What do you like about winter?
31. Are there any Christmas trees in your house?
32. What don’t you like about winter?
33. Why do people wear mittens instead of gloves?
34. Do you like to go ice skating in the winter?
35. What do you do in winter?
36. Do you like to build snowmen or snow forts as a child, or as an adult? (or both?)
37. Does it snow where you live? If so, how often does it snow there? How much does it usually snow at once?
38. Do you like snow? Why or why not?