English Topics: How do you build rapport with new acquaintances?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What are the most important values or lessons that your country or culture emphasizes?
  • If you could have a song play every time you entered a room, what would it be and why?
  • Who usually names babies in your country? (a parent, grandparent, fortune-teller?)
  • What's the most significant lesson you've learned from a past relationship or friendship?
  • Do you usually prefer peaceful, quiet activities or noisy, active ones?
  • What do you think of when you hear the word ‘technology’?
  • What is your favorite hobby and why?
  • What is your definition of 'respect'?

Main Topics

  • What makes communication effective in a relationship?
  • How do you handle misunderstandings in conversations?
  • What are some ways to improve listening skills?
  • How important is body language in communication?
  • How do you express your thoughts clearly?
  • What’s the most challenging aspect of communicating online?
  • How do you give constructive feedback?
  • How do you build rapport with new acquaintances?

Free Topics

  • Are there any smells that bring back memories for you? What are they, and what memories do they elicit?
  • How do you handle failure or setbacks in business?
  • What steps or measures need to be taken to eradicate poverty?
  • What would you most like to learn?
  • Have you ever taken sports lessons? For what sport?
  • Do you think it is rude to talk on the phone in a restaurant?
  • What is the importance of gratitude in life?
  • How do you think the concept of "family mealtime" has evolved over time, and what role does it play in modern family dynamics?