Friday, May 31, 2013

War: ESL Discussion Questions & Idioms

What is it? What is the opposite of the word war?

What are some words that can be thought of synonyms for war? Clash, conflict.

What are some words we use for the people who fight in Wars? Soldiers, troops, mercenaries, warriors,

What kinds of wars are there? Civil wars, wars of liberation.

What is the difference between a battle and a war?


What images come to mind when you hear the word war?


What wars are being fought now in the world?

What are same famous wars from history? Which wars do you think are the most interesting? If you could go back to time to witness a war, which war would you travel to?

What wars do you think may be fought in the future? Do you worry about China becoming involved in a war?


Everyone says War is a bad thing? Are they correct? Can we say anything good about War? Is there anything that can be worse than war?

Is War a time for glory?

Do you think attitudes to war have changed in history?

What do you think of this statement: Wars are about what the peace will be like.


Why are wars fought? Is there a good reason to fight a war? Is there a good reason to start a war?


What organizations fight wars? [Army, military, army, navy, marine, air force] Do you want to join one? You must join a branch of the military. Which would you join. Would you like to be an officer or in the ranks? Would you like wearing uniforms?

Why do soldiers march? Do you like watching military parades? Does anyone in the class have military training?

What are some tools of war?


If you want peace, you must prepare for War. Agree? Disagree?


Peace is the time of cheating between wars. Agree or Disagree?


Pacifists and Warmongers. What are they? Are you one of these?


Do you think Pacifists are naive? Will there always be wars? How to stop War?


What is the purpose of the white flag in War?


Do you like reading about wars, or watching war movies and documentaries? What is the best war movie ever made?


What is a war crime? Is all war a crime?



War idioms

All's fair in love and war

declare war

make war

make love not war

a war of words

a turf war

battle of nerves

drop a bombshell

loose cannon

set your sights on

shot down in flames

sabre rattling (Who has done some sabre-rattling recently)

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