English Topics: What are the most important birthdays in your country?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • Have you ever tried any unusual foods? What were they?
  • Would you want to try becoming a monk for some time?
  • Would you like relive any day of your life over again? Which one?
  • What's the most important issue facing your community, and what can be done to address it?
  • What is the most memorable vacation you've ever taken?
  • Do you enjoy celebrating your birthdays?
  • Do you think it’s important to keep in contact with friends you knew as a child? [Why/Why not?]
  • Do you consider yourself a calm or anxious person?

Main Topics

  • What are the most important birthdays in your country?
  • At what age is a person considered an adult in your country?
  • At what age should one be allowed to get a driver's license?
  • Do you celebrate your birthdays? How do you celebrate?
  • Are there any traditions associated with certain ages or birthdays in your country?
  • What is the most memorable birthday you (or one of your friends) have had?
  • At what age should a criminal be tried as an adult?
  • What is the best birthday gift you have ever received or given?

Free Topics

  • What is your favorite memory from your school days?
  • What qualities of your friends do you appreciate?
  • How do you think we can promote greater access to public transportation in rural areas?
  • How do you think we can promote greater financial inclusion?
  • What is the most important quality you seek in a friend or romantic partner?
  • If you could change something in history, what would it be?
  • What would you sacrifice to be successful?
  • What do you like most about yourself?