These 20 conversation questions about easter are suitable for adult English learners at B1 (intermediate) level. The questions can be used in one-to-one lessons, pair or group discussions, or set as writing homework.
For more activities on this topic, see our complete Easter ESL lesson plan.
- Do people celebrate Easter in your country? What do they usually do?
- Do you enjoy Easter? What do you like most about it? Is there anything you don't like?
- How does your family celebrate Easter? Do you have any special traditions?
- What special foods do people eat at Easter in your country?
- Does the Easter bunny visit children in your country? What does it bring them?
- Do children in your country get chocolate eggs, decorate eggs or go on Easter egg hunts? Do you think these are good traditions?
- Are there any celebrations before Lent in your country, such as Shrove Tuesday or Carnival? What happens?
- What do people usually do on Good Friday in your country? Are there any special traditions?
- Do people get time off work at Easter? Is Easter Monday a holiday in your country? What do people usually do with their time off?
- Which country would you most like to visit at Easter? Why?
- Which do you prefer, Easter or Christmas? Why?
- Do you think people who aren't Christian should celebrate Easter? Why or why not?
- Where does Easter come from? What do you know about its origins?
- What happened at the Last Supper? Why is it important to Christians?
- Why was Jesus crucified? What did he die for?
- Why is Easter more important than Christmas in Christianity? Do you agree that it should be?
- Why are eggs and rabbits associated with Easter? Do you think they are appropriate symbols for a Christian holiday?
- Do you know why the date of Easter changes every year? Would you prefer it to be on the same date every year?
- If the Bible doesn't give the date when Jesus rose from the dead, how do you think the Church chose when to celebrate Easter?
- What do you think is the true meaning of Easter? Has its original meaning been lost?
