English Topics: Should language students learn slang words?

Ice Breaking Topics

How has your cultural background influenced your relationship with food and cooking?
Are you a tidy or a messy person?
What were some of your favorite subjects in school, and why?
What dances from other countries do you like?
When does time go too fast for you?
If you could only communicate with one type of animal for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
What do you think of this quote? “Having no plan is a plan to fail.”
If you could have any fictional character as a mentor, who would it be and why?

Should language students learn slang words?
How much English slang do you know?
How do languages change and evolve over time?
Are there any idioms from your language that don't translate well into English?
What new slang words or expressions are entering the language with the young generation?
Why do young people tend to use more slang than older people?
What is the purpose of idioms in a language?
Different dialects of English (for example US and UK) have different slang. Does this make learning English more difficult?

Do you believe in the power of luck?
If you decided to write a book, what would it be about? How would you make it interesting to readers?
What's one place in the world you've always wanted to visit but haven't yet?
What does it mean to live a good life?
Have you ever bought something then instantly regretted it?
What are your thoughts on the role of technology in the workplace?
What is your favorite movie? Why?
What are your thoughts on the role of government in regulating technology companies?