English Topics: Identity and Culture

Ice Breaking Topics

What is the most memorable quote from a book or poem that has stuck with you?
If you could live in any fictional world, where would it be and why?
What's one skill or talent you've always wished you had?
If you could have any dessert right now, what would it be and why?
Do you ever go shopping at a market?
What would you do if you could switch lives with any fictional character for a day?
If you could have any career in the world, what would you choose and why?
What causes conflict?

Can you ever truly understand a culture if you’re not a part of it?
How much of our personality is shaped by the culture we grow up in?
Should we preserve traditions even if they seem outdated?
How do you differentiate between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation?

If you could choose any historical figure to be your mentor, who would it be and why?
What’s your favorite song/album/artist?
What's the most memorable gift you've ever received?
What are your thoughts on the current state of politics in your country?
Do you like to haggle when you shop?
What are your thoughts on the role of literature in promoting empathy?
How do you think we can promote greater understanding between different cultures?
Have you ever traveled alone? If so, what was that experience like?