English Topics: What topics are often discussed in the news in your country?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What are three things you would like to improve about yourself?
  • What is your favorite way to connect with nature and the outdoors?
  • If you could know for certain the answer to any question, what would that question be?
  • What's your favorite hobby or pastime that helps you relax or de-stress?
  • How can we find a balance between ambition and contentment in our lives?
  • What is the most important quality you look for in a friend or partner?
  • What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?
  • If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be and why?

Main Topics

  • What's an interesting news story you've recently heard?
  • What topics are often discussed in the news in your country?
  • Do you think it’s essential to watch the news every day?
  • Where do you get your news (newspaper, Internet, TV, radio, etc)?
  • What is "news burnout"?
  • What is the most noteworthy news event you can remember?
  • How can you tell real and fake news apart?
  • Does your town have a local newspaper?

Free Topics

  • How do you find balance in your life between work, relationships, and personal growth?
  • What are your thoughts on the importance of education and lifelong learning?
  • Have you ever taken a personality test? What did it tell you?
  • Do you drive? Do you enjoy driving?
  • How can schools better support students in their transition from primary to secondary education, and from secondary education to college or the workforce?
  • What is the most interesting or unusual skill you have?
  • When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?
  • What's your favorite song or music genre?