English Topics: Do you think being born in the year 1800 would have been better than 1900?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three things, what would they be?
  • If you could only communicate using one word for the rest of your life, which word would you choose and why?
  • What is something that always makes you smile or laugh?
  • If you could be fluent in another language besides English, which would you choose?
  • What are your thoughts on the concept of 'self-expression'?
  • Do you have any favorite family traditions?
  • What is the most recent book you've read, and would you recommend it?
  • What was your least favorite class at school?

Main Topics

  • What were the lives of your grandparents like?
  • How would you describe your generation?
  • Generally speaking, do you feel that people of your generation have had difficult or easy lives?
  • Do you think being born in the year 1800 would have been better than 1900?
  • Do you think it is part of human nature to criticize the generations older and younger than us?
  • When you were a child, what did you imagine the future would be like?
  • Imagine you could live twice as long. How would you use your time?
  • What big changes do you expect to see throughout your life?

Free Topics

  • What skills are you focused on cultivating right now?
  • How old were you when you started learning English for the first time?
  • How do you practice mindfulness and stay present in the moment?
  • What are some ways we can foster compassion and understanding in today's world?
  • What do you believe is the key to happiness?
  • If you could have any magical ability, what would it be and why?
  • How do you think technology has changed the way students learn and engage with educational materials?
  • What are some of the most important lessons or values that you hope to pass on to future generations?