Swimming Conversation Questions

Warm-up Questions:
How far is the ocean from here? Where is the nearest swimming pool?

Discussion Questions:

1. Can you swim? If so, when did you learn to swim? If not, would you like to learn?
2. What’s a good age to first get in the water?
3. Do you think children should learn to swim at school? Why or why not?
4. Do you know anybody who has a swimming pool at home?
5. Which is better: swimming in the ocean or swimming in a pool?
6. Do you worry about jellyfish or sharks in the ocean?
7. What do you usually wear when you swim? Describe your swimming clothes and equipment.
8. Can you open your eyes under the water?

9. Are you good at breathing while you swim?
10. Which swimming stroke do you like best: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly?
11. Do you swim lengths (end to end) in the pool or do you just swim wherever you like?
12. Why do you go swimming? For fun, for exercise, or to reduce stress?
13. Is swimming a good way to exercise? Why?
14. Can you get in the water if it’s very cold?
15. Some people think getting into cold water is good for our health. What do you think?
16. Have you tried water sports like surfing, windsurfing or kayaking?