English Topics: Travel & Experiences

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What is your favorite musical or Broadway show and why?
  • What is a story you always fall back on—one you've told so many times you nearly have it memorised?
  • What is the first thing you do after waking up?
  • What are the most important values or lessons that your country or culture emphasizes?
  • What’s a habit you’re trying to build or break?
  • Do you remember where you bought your shoes?
  • What did you want to be when you were a child?
  • What kind of legacy would you like to leave behind?

Main Topics

  • What's the most memorable trip you've taken and why?
  • Do you prefer relaxing vacations or active, adventure-filled ones?
  • What's one place you've visited that exceeded your expectations?
  • How do you plan your trips - meticulously or go with the flow?
  • What's your favorite way to explore a new city?
  • Have you ever had a travel experience that changed your perspective?
  • What's one travel destination that's still on your bucket list?
  • What's your best tip for someone traveling to your country?

Free Topics

  • Do you know your neighbors well?
  • What do you think are the most important qualities of a successful school system?
  • Are you a religious/spiritual person?
  • Are there any smells that bring back memories for you? What are they, and what memories do they elicit?
  • Do you believe in fate or free will?
  • Can you tell me about a time when you were really happy?
  • What’s a tradition in your country that you really like?
  • What role should governments play in protecting the environment?
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