ESL Questions St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Green and gold. These questions explore the Irish holiday, shamrocks, leprechauns, parades, and the culture of the Emerald Isle.
Beginner
Do you like to wear the color green?
Can you name a thing that is lucky?
How do you find a four-leaf clover?
Is it better to find a pot of gold or a friend?
Do you want to see a big parade in the street?
Why do people talk about leprechauns?
Are you a fan of Irish music and dancing?
Can you draw a green shamrock on paper?
Is it fun to wear a funny green hat?
What is the best way to celebrate with family?
Do you like to eat Irish soda bread?
Is it okay to pinch someone who is not wearing green?
Can you name the country of Ireland?
Do you want to go to a festival in March?
Are you happy when you feel lucky?
Intermediate
What would you do if you actually found a tiny leprechaun in your garden?
How do you feel when you see a whole river turned green for a holiday?
Is it better to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ireland or in a big city like New York?
How do you decide which 'lucky charm' is your favorite one to keep?
Why do people all over the world celebrate this Irish holiday even if not Irish?
Have you ever tried 'Irish Dancing' where you move your feet very fast?
Do you think that 'luck' is something you make or something that just happens?
How do you feel about the 'parades' that happen on March 17th every year?
Is it a good idea to color your food green just for one special day?
What is the most interesting thing you have learned about Irish history?
Should we have more holidays that focus on the culture of one specific country?
How often do you hear Celtic music playing in shops during the month of March?
Why is 'The Shamrock' used as a symbol for the island of Ireland?
Is it difficult to find a four-leaf clover in a big field of three-leaf ones?
How do you feel about the 'legend' of St. Patrick driving the snakes away?
Do you prefer a loud and busy party or a quiet meal with Irish stew?
What is the best way to handle a situation where a party gets too noisy?
How do you handle a situation where you forget to wear green and get pinched?
Should every person learn a little bit about the 'diaspora' of Irish people?
What is the role of 'folklore' in keeping a culture alive for many centuries?
How do you feel when you hear the sound of a fiddle or a bagpipe?
Is it possible for a 'myth' to be more famous than the real history?
Why do we use the phrase 'the luck of the Irish' in daily conversation?
What is one Irish dish you would like to try for a special dinner?
How do you feel when you see people from many cultures wearing green together?
Advanced
Is 'St. Patrick’s Day' the best example of a successful global cultural brand?
How does 'The Irish Diaspora' impact the way the holiday is celebrated in the US?
Should we move toward a 'more historical' celebration of the actual St. Patrick?
Is 'Cultural Appropriation' a concern when non-Irish people celebrate the day?
How does 'Irish Mythology' (the Sidhe) differ from the modern leprechaun image?
Should we prioritize 'authentic' Irish music over 'cliché' party songs?
How do 'economic impacts' of the holiday help the tourism industry in Dublin?
Is 'The Green River' in Chicago a symbol of joy or an environmental concern?
How does 'Celtic Christianity' differ in its history from other traditions?
Should we regulate 'the marketing' of alcohol during the March 17th events?
How does 'The Book of Kells' represent the artistic peak of ancient Ireland?
Is 'The Potato Famine' the most critical event for understanding Irish history?
How do 'symbolic colors' (Green vs Orange) represent the history of the island?
Should we encourage 'Gaelic' language learning as part of the holiday?
How does 'The Celtic Tiger' era change the modern perception of Ireland?
Is 'hospitality' (craic) the most important trait of the Irish people today?
How do 'folk songs' act as a living history of a group of people?
Should we use 'VR' to allow people to visit the Cliffs of Moher for free?
How does 'The Peace Process' (Good Friday Agreement) impact the holiday now?
Is 'The Rainbow's End' a metaphor for the search for human happiness?
How do 'Irish writers' (Joyce/Wilde) contribute to the world's view of Ireland?
Should we allow 'modern' twists on traditional Irish food in fancy restaurants?
How does 'The Emerald Isle' nickname reflect the climate of the country?
Is 'Identity' something you are born with or something you choose to celebrate?
What will 'St. Patrick’s Day' look like in 2100 with global cultural mixing?