English Topics: Should schools teach emotional intelligence?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • If you could mentor a young entrepreneur, what is the first piece of advice you would give them?
  • If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?
  • "The road to hell is paved with good intentions", Do you agree?
  • Can you cook well?
  • How do you recharge after a long day?
  • What is the most recent thing (skill, technique, theory, subject, etc.) you taught yourself?
  • Do you prefer relaxing or having an adventure on your holiday?
  • What is something new you want to learn this year?

Main Topics

  • What is emotional intelligence, and why is it important?
  • Can students learn empathy and self-control in a classroom?
  • How would emotional lessons affect student behavior?
  • Should emotional skills be more important than grades?
  • Have you ever been taught how to deal with your emotions?
  • Would this kind of education help reduce bullying or stress?
  • How do different cultures teach emotional expression?

Free Topics

  • What are funerals like in your culture or country?
  • What is your favorite way to make a difference in the lives of others?
  • In what way do you differ most from your best friend?
  • What do you act like when you're sad or mad?
  • What are your favorite ways to stay cool during the summer months?
  • How do you balance work and life?
  • How have your family's experiences influenced your perspectives on the world and your place in it?
  • Have you ever taken a leap of faith that paid off?