English Topics: Do you think some ideas are untranslatable?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • When have you felt the power of community or shared purpose in your life?
  • How often do you watch movies in English?
  • What’s a piece of advice that has stuck with you for a long time?
  • Are you more productive at night or in the morning?
  • Do your parents like you? Why?
  • What’s something you’ve done recently that you’re quietly proud of?
  • If you could master any type of dance, which one would you choose and why?
  • Describe something in your home that tells a unique story about you.

Main Topics

  • Do you think some ideas are untranslatable?
  • How many languages do you want to learn in your lifetime?
  • Do you think translation changes the meaning of literature?
  • Is body language a kind of universal language?
  • Would the world be more united if everyone spoke one language?
  • Should endangered languages always be protected?
  • Do languages shape the way we think?
  • Have you ever misunderstood someone because of translation?

Free Topics

  • What are some of the most significant sacrifices your family members have made for one another?
  • How can individuals make a positive impact in their communities?
  • Do you think money can buy happiness?
  • Describe your favorite way to disconnect from technology.
  • Could you live without technology?
  • Would you rather be able to speak every language fluently or be able to communicate with animals? Why?
  • Why do certain childhood memories remain vivid for many years?
  • How has your country or culture influenced global cuisine, fashion, or trends?