English Topics: How effective is advertising to you?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • Do you watch cookery programs on TV? [Why/Why not?]
  • Do you like competitive people?
  • What is your favorite way to relax and unwind after a long day?
  • What is the most valuable life lesson you've learned so far?
  • If you could start a charity, what would it be for?
  • What is the smallest thing that can ruin your day?
  • How do you define a good friend?
  • Do you like to travel during your holidays?

Main Topics

  • How effective is advertising to you?
  • What makes an ad memorable?
  • What is "viral marketing"? Is it effective?
  • Should there be advertisement-free zones?
  • Is it ethical to advertise to children?
  • What are the harmful and the beneficial effects of advertising?
  • What are some really memorable ads that you can think of?
  • What is the most advertised product in your country?

Free Topics

  • What is the stupidest thing you have heard a kid say recently?
  • What are some unique idioms or expressions from your country or culture, and what do they mean?
  • Who’s the most honest person you know? Do you respect their honesty?
  • How long do you think you could survive on a remote island with no tools?
  • Who is your best friend?
  • If you could teleport to any place in the world right now, where would you go and why?
  • If you could replace rain with any other substance, what would it be and why?
  • Has personal interaction taken a backseat because of social networks?