These 20 conversation questions about halloween 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 Halloween ESL lesson plan.
- Do people in your country celebrate Halloween? Do you?
- Did you celebrate Halloween when you were a child?
- When did Halloween become popular in your country? Is it becoming more or less popular?
- How do people celebrate Halloween in your country?
- What things do you associate with Halloween?
- Do people carve pumpkins for Halloween in your country? Have you ever carved one?
- Do children go trick or treating in your country? Have you ever done this? What are the best treats to receive?
- What food do people usually eat at Halloween?
- Which films would be good to watch on Halloween?
- Have you ever been to a Halloween party? What was it like? If not, would you like to go to one?
- What are the best Halloween costumes you have seen?
- Should Halloween costumes always be scary, or is it ok to wear any costume?
- Do you know where Halloween comes from?
- Do you think Halloween is more fun for children or adults? Why?
- What would your perfect Halloween celebration be like? Where would you go, and what would you do?
- Are there any celebrations in your country that are similar to Halloween?
- What monsters or scary creatures appear in stories from your country? Do you know any ghost stories?
- Why do people enjoy being scared by horror films, ghost stories and Halloween attractions?
- Is Halloween just another way for shops to make money?
- Is Halloween bad for children? Should it be banned?
