These 20 conversation questions about https://yourenglishpal.com/blog/esl-conversation-lesson-plan-football-soccer/ 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.
- Why do you like football? Why do you think football is the most popular sport in the world?
- Have you ever played football? If so, which position?
- Who is your favourite football team? Why do you support them? Which are the best teams from your country?
- Why do people in some countries call the sport football, while others call it soccer?
- What do you know about the origins of football?
- Should everyone only support their local team? Why or why not?
- What is the best or most memorable goal you’ve seen?
- Who is the best footballer in the world? Which team is the best in the world? Which are the best leagues in the world? Which teams have the best fans?
- How important is football in your country? What happens when your national team plays an important match?
- Who do you think will win the next World Cup? Who’s going to win the Champions League?
- Do you ever go to a stadium to watch football matches? How is the experience?
- Have football tickets become too expensive? Are ordinary supporters being priced out of attending matches?
- Are footballers good role models for children? What kind of behaviour makes them good or bad role models?
- What do you think about women’s football? Do you like to watch these games? How does it compare to men’s football?
- Why is there still so much racism in football in the modern day? Should footballers use their position to protest against racism? What forms of protest do you think are most effective?
- Do you like to bet on football games? Should this be allowed?
- Is corruption a serious problem in football? Can you think of any examples, including match-fixing?
- Do footballers get paid too much money? Should football clubs have a wage cap? Why or why not?
- Is football hooliganism a problem in your country? Why do you think some football fans become violent?
- What do you think about VAR? Has it made football better or worse?
