ESL Conversation Questions – Tennis 🎾

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What are the players doing in the picture?
2. Can you name the equipment needed to play tennis?
3. What colors do you see on the tennis court?
4. Do you like playing or watching tennis? Why?
5. How many players are there in a tennis match?
6. What do you think “forehand” and “backhand” mean in tennis?
7. Can you count how many tennis balls you see?
8. What do people wear when they play tennis?
9. How do you feel when you win a game?
10. What words do you know related to tennis?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the importance of exercise and sports like tennis for health.
2. How do players score points in tennis?
3. What are some famous tennis tournaments you know?
4. How can watching sports bring people together?
5. What qualities do you think make a good tennis player?
6. How do tennis players train and prepare for matches?
7. Why do you think tennis is played on different types of courts?
8. How do emotions affect players during a match?
9. What role do umpires and referees play in tennis?
10. How has tennis changed over the years?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the mental and physical skills needed for tennis.
2. Discuss the impact of technology on tennis training and matches.
3. Evaluate the global popularity of tennis compared to other sports.
4. How do athletes manage stress and pressure in competitions like tennis?
5. Discuss the significance of sportsmanship in tennis.
6. Analyze the strategy behind singles vs. doubles tennis matches.
7. How do cultural differences influence the tennis world?
8. Discuss the role of sponsorships and endorsements in professional tennis.
9. Evaluate the impact of injuries on tennis players’ careers.
10. How do tennis tournaments promote international cooperation and understanding?

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the role of international tennis organizations in shaping the sport.
2. Explore the implications of media coverage on the perception of tennis.
3. Analyze the balance between tradition and innovation in tennis rules and play.
4. Discuss the ethical considerations of coaching and mentoring in competitive tennis.
5. Evaluate the role of mental resilience in overcoming challenges in tennis.
6. Examine the influence of tennis on youth development and character building.
7. Discuss the environmental impact of hosting large tennis events.
8. Analyze the contribution of tennis to national identity and pride.
9. Explore the dynamics of team spirit in individual sports like tennis.
10. Critically assess the fairness of the tennis ranking system.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the effectiveness of current anti-doping regulations in tennis.
2. Critically evaluate the role of technology, like Hawk-Eye, in decision-making during matches.
3. Discuss the potential for tennis to bridge socio-economic divides.
4. Analyze the long-term effects of professional sports careers on athletes’ health.
5. Debate the impact of commercial interests on the integrity of tennis.
6. Examine the role of psychological warfare in tennis matches.
7. Discuss the evolution of gender equality in tennis.
8. Analyze the impact of cultural diversity within the professional tennis community.
9. Debate the future of tennis in the digital and virtual reality era.
10. Critically evaluate the legacy of legendary tennis players on the sport’s development.