English Topics: Can culture clashes be positive for learning?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What’s the most fascinating wildlife encounter you’ve ever had?
  • How do you celebrate your achievements?
  • Do old people and young people spend their leisure time in the same way?
  • If you could spend a week learning from any expert, who would it be?
  • What do you value most in a friendship?
  • If you could design a season, what would the weather be like and what activities would be popular?
  • What are your top three personal values and why are they important to you?
  • Does the weather ever affect your mood?

Main Topics

  • Have you ever experienced a culture clash?
  • Do you think globalization increases or decreases culture clashes?
  • Should immigrants fully adapt to the host culture?
  • Do you think cultural differences can cause serious conflicts?
  • Can culture clashes be positive for learning?
  • How should schools prepare students for intercultural communication?
  • Is it possible to avoid culture clashes completely?
  • What cultural misunderstanding do you find most interesting?

Free Topics

  • How do you think the future of news and media will be shaped by emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence?
  • Sunsets inspire reflection for many. Can you recall a sunset that felt especially symbolic to you?
  • What adjectives best describe you?
  • What’s a common misconception about people from your country or region?
  • Which sound do you wish you could hear again?
  • Which is more impactful in education: standardized tests or personalized learning?
  • What is the most valuable trait a person can have?
  • When did you first start learning English?
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