英语话题王: The life changing effect of small talk with strangers

Ice Breaking Topics

Can you recognise when someone is trying to manipulate you?
What do you attribute the biggest successes in your life to? How about your biggest failures?
When was the first time you participated in langclub?
What are the bad habits of others you can't ignore?
If you had to choose one place to live for the rest of your life, where would it be and why?
What's the most important quality in a friend, and why?
What would you do if you woke up one day with super strength?
When do you decide to break off a friendship?

What are some common topics for small talk in your culture? How do they compare to small talk topics in English-speaking cultures?
How comfortable do you feel making small talk in English?
How important is body language and non-verbal communication in small talk? Can you give some examples?
Do you think small talk is a necessary social skill? Why or why not?
How can small talk be used as a tool to build relationships?
In what situations is it appropriate to use small talk?
How can you transition from small talk to more meaningful conversation?
What strategies can you use to keep a conversation going when you run out of things to say?

How often do you tell someone you miss them?
What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way?
Where did you hear about langclub first?
Do you believe in astrology ?
What is the most memorable or impactful speech or presentation you've ever heard?
What are your thoughts on the use of gene editing and genetic engineering?
How do you think we can promote greater access to affordable housing?
What was the place you enjoyed visiting?