English Topics: In general, is life better or worse than it was for your par…

Ice Breaking Topics

Do you have any close friends that you grew up with or that you've known for a long time?
Do you think school and university courses are too theoretical?
What other interests do you have apart from your studies and work?
What are your views on the concept of time - is it linear or cyclical?
Are you a person who get easily influenced by the opinion of others?
Do you think musical success comes from working hard or luck?
Can you tell me about a time when you were really scared?
Where did you last go on holiday?

What can be done to reduce inequality in the world?
In general, is life better or worse than it was for your parent's generation?
What steps can be taken to make the world better for the future?
What technologies will change the world the most?
What responsibilities do individuals have towards the world?
How can people encourage cross-cultural understanding?
Do you think a world without war is possible?
What role should the UN and other international organizations play in world security?

What are some of your favorite family stories or anecdotes that have been passed down through generations?
What courses are you currently studying or trying to learn?
How long does it takes for you to form a friendship?
Have you ever participated in a school choir, band, or orchestra? If so, what was your experience like?
What advice would you give your younger self?
If you could see any singer or band, living or dead, in concert, who would it be and why?
Are you a dog person or a cat person? (or neither!)
Do you prefer simplicity or complexity?