English Topics: Can social pressure be a good thing? In what situations?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • If you could reinvent any company, which one would it be and what would you change?
  • What are your thoughts on the concept of 'perspective'?
  • What would you do if had an extra weekday?
  • Have you ever tried any unusual foods? What were they?
  • Are you a spender or a saver?
  • In your country, do people feel that their name is very important?
  • Do you prefer to ‘dress up’ or ‘dress down’ in public?
  • What role do you think parental involvement plays in a student's academic success?

Main Topics

  • Have you ever tried too hard to impress somebody else?
  • Who do you admire most? Why?
  • Have you ever deliberately tried to act like someone else? Who and why?
  • "Imitation is the highest form of flattery". Do you agree or disagree?
  • Can social pressure be a good thing? In what situations?
  • What achievement from the past year are you the most proud of?
  • Is it important for a boss to be liked by his or her employees?
  • Have you ever been a role model to someone else?

Free Topics

  • Who is the most intelligent person you know?
  • Do you like your colleagues/classmates?
  • Do you plan your day? Why/why not? How?
  • Where would you like to go on holiday next?
  • What subjects should be taught in school but aren't?
  • What do you feel are the most important things to living a great life?
  • What is your definition of 'truth'?
  • Can time travel ever be possible, and if so, what are the implications?