English Topics: How do you typically celebrate the New Year in your home or …

Ice Breaking Topics

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  • Would you rather be the boss or employee?
  • In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why?]
  • A friend to all is a friend to none. What do you think about this statement?
  • What was your favorite subject in school, and why?
  • What is the role of forgiveness in society?
  • What’s the best birthday present you’ve ever been given?
  • How do you think our perceptions of ourselves can influence our reality and experiences?

Main Topics

  • How do you typically celebrate the New Year in your home or culture?
  • Do you have a favorite New Year’s Eve tradition (like fireworks, special meals, or parties)?
  • Which do you prefer: a big public countdown event or a cozy celebration at home?
  • Have you ever celebrated the New Year in a different country? How did it compare?
  • What are your thoughts on the midnight kiss or other common Western New Year customs?
  • Do you think people put too much pressure on themselves to have an amazing New Year’s Eve?
  • How do local superstitions or beliefs (e.g., wearing certain colors, eating certain foods) shape the celebration?
  • If you could experience any city’s New Year celebration in the world, where would you go and why?

Free Topics

  • What's your most treasured memory?
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  • How does greed for power affect our world?
  • People's judgement is a reflection of their own insecurities. Do you agree?
  • What is your favorite form of exercise or physical activity?
  • What items do you never leave home without?
  • Can TV advertising be a force for good?
  • How do you think your personal definition of success has evolved over time, and what factors have influenced that evolution?