English Topics: How do you verify the credibility of news stories you read o…

Ice Breaking Topics

  • How do you think your upbringing or family background has influenced your motivations and goals in life?
  • If you could have any type of food or drink named after you, what would it be and what would it taste like?
  • What dances from other countries do you like?
  • What advice would you give to someone who is searching for a job?
  • Are you an agreeable person or disagreeable?
  • What time do you usually go to sleep? What time do you usually get up?
  • What makes you dislike a person?
  • What’s your favorite time of day?

Main Topics

  • Where do you usually get your news—TV, newspapers, online sources, or social media?
  • Do you think the news today focuses too much on negativity or sensationalism?
  • How do you verify the credibility of news stories you read or hear?
  • Have you ever followed a story that turned out to be false or exaggerated?
  • What’s your opinion on paying for subscription-based news versus free content?
  • Do you believe the 24-hour news cycle benefits or harms public awareness?
  • Have you noticed differences in news coverage between countries?
  • Should news outlets be required to maintain political neutrality?

Free Topics

  • What would you do if you won a billion dollars in the lottery?
  • How do you think we can promote greater environmental sustainability?
  • What does it mean to live a good life?
  • What is your favorite place you've ever visited and why?
  • When is lying acceptable?
  • What do you believe happens after death?
  • How much money do you think you need to leave happily ever after?
  • How do you like your coffee?