English Topics: Do you express yourself differently online vs. in real life?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • How do you stay motivated when facing challenges?
  • Have you ever taken a trip alone?
  • What is your favorite quote and why?
  • What motivates you when you’re feeling unproductive?
  • How do you adjust your skincare routine for different seasons?
  • If you suddenly had $20 (in your currency) to spend however you wanted, what would you buy?
  • Do you have any pets? If so, what kind?
  • Is it possible to never tell a lie?

Main Topics

  • Do you express yourself differently online vs. in real life?
  • What emojis, memes, or slang do you use most often — and why?
  • Have you ever misinterpreted someone’s tone in a message or comment?
  • Do you think digital communication is making our language simpler or more creative?
  • What’s a piece of internet language (slang, gif, trend) that made you feel “old”?
  • Do you think writing online counts as “real” communication?
  • Can you feel emotionally connected to someone just through chatting?
  • What’s your favorite or most-used online expression?

Free Topics

  • What are your short-term and long-term goals, and what steps are you taking to achieve them?
  • How do you think our understanding of the universe might be impacted by the discovery of aliens?
  • Do you believe in fate or do you think we control our own destinies?
  • If you could live in any country, where would it be and why?
  • Can we ever truly understand the workings of the universe, or are we limited by our own perceptions and limitations?
  • What are your thoughts on the potential consequences of media consolidation and the concentration of ownership in fewer hands?
  • What is your opinion on the importance of communication in relationships?
  • How will humans as a species go extinct?