While Easter isn’t celebrated all over the world, there are many many countries where it is. These Easter conversation questions are great for discussing the topic and are perfect for upper-intermediate level English learners and above.
The most challenging terms and phrases in this speaking activity include – public, celebrate, decorate, associate, hidden, course, Lent, hot cross bun, customs, solid, hollow, and commercialized.
The Easter conversation questions are –
1 – What does Easter mean to you? Is it important for your family?
2 – Is Easter a public holiday in your home country? What month is Easter in?
3 – How many days of holiday do you usually have for the Easter weekend?
4 – What do you know about the history of Easter? Why is it celebrated?
5 – Have you ever made or decorated Easter eggs? How did you make them?
6 – What are some fun activities that children often do during Easter?
7 – Do you ever eat special foods at Easter time? What do you eat at Easter?
8 – Why are eggs, chicks, and rabbits associated with Easter?
9 – What do you usually do during the Easter weekend? What will you do next Easter?
10 – What is the weather usually like in your hometown when Easter arrives?
11 – Are any gifts given at Easter where you live? What gifts are given?
12 – Do you prefer to celebrate Easter or Christmas? Why?
13 – Have you ever taken part in an Easter egg hunt? Where were the eggs hidden?
14 – If you could spend Easter weekend anywhere in the world, where would you go?
15 – Do you think that Easter was celebrated differently 100 years ago? In what ways?
16 – What is a good number of chocolate eggs to give children at Easter?
17 – What would you like to eat for a perfect 3 course Easter lunch?
18 – What are your favorite and least favorite things about Easter?
19 – Do you know what Lent is? Have you ever eaten a hot cross bun?
20 – Why is Easter celebrated on a different date every year?
21 – Do you ever visit friends or relatives at Easter? Who do you usually visit?
22 – What is the best chocolate for an easter egg? Do you prefer solid or hollow eggs?
23 – Have you heard of any interesting Easter customs in other countries?
24 – Do you feel that Easter has become overly commercialized? Why or why not?
25 – If you could change one thing about the Easter weekend, what would it be?
