English Topics: Should homeschooling be permitted?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • When was the first time you participated in langclub?
  • How do you balance your responsibilities or commitments to your family with your personal goals and aspirations?
  • How does your culture influence your understanding of the world?
  • How do you think the world will end?
  • Do you like to take pictures? If so, what is your favorite thing to photograph?
  • What things define culture?
  • If you could have an unlimited supply of one material or object, what would you choose?
  • How often do you skip breakfast or have it on the go?

Main Topics

  • Should homeschooling be permitted?
  • Who oversees education in your country?
  • Which subjects should be required for all students to learn in school?
  • What are some classes that you wish were taught in school?
  • Who were the best and worst teachers you ever had?
  • Is being a teacher a good job in your country?
  • Have you ever taught someone? Who was it and what did you teach?
  • How can schools prepare students to face the real world?

Free Topics

  • What are the advantages/disadvantages of cooking?
  • What do you think is the most important technological breakthrough in history?
  • Have you ever challenged or questioned a belief you held for a long time? What prompted it and what was the result?
  • How do you think new technology has changed sports over the years?
  • How would you describe your personality?
  • What makes you happy?
  • What are some of your favorite travel-related books, movies, or documentaries that have inspired your wanderlust?
  • When did you start listening to music?