English Topics: How can podcasts help us to learn a language?

Ice Breaking Topics

Have you ever had a cultural shock?
If you could instantly travel to any place in the world, where would you go and why?
Have you ever missed a flight or train?
If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Do you play a musical instrument?
What is your idea of a perfect world?
How do you perceive the concept of 'creativity'?
In your city, where is a good place to go shopping?

Do you ever listen to podcasts?
How can podcasts help us to learn a language?
How does new media, such as podcasts and the Internet, compare to old media such as radio or newspapers?
Where do you get your news?
Do you prefer educational or entertaining content?
Should free speech in media be absolute?
How do you know if you should trust a media source?
Have you ever paid to support a content creator or livestreamer?

What are you doing this weekend?
How can we work on cultivating a sense of inner stillness and peace in our lives?
How do you think the concept of karma and the idea of cause and effect play a role in shaping our experiences and personal growth?
Do you have any favorite Valentine's Day memories?
What's your favorite type of puzzle or brain teaser?
If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?
What is your definition of 'growth'?
How do you think the rise of podcasts and other alternative media formats has influenced the way we engage with news and information?