English Topics: Why is self-control important in everyday life?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • Do you think it’s important to keep in contact with friends you knew as a child? [Why/Why not?]
  • What is your favorite type of hat?
  • What is your favorite way to give back to your community or help others?
  • If you could be an expert in any useless skill, what would it be?
  • Have you ever experienced a natural disaster or extreme weather event?
  • How do you handle peer pressure in social situations?
  • How do you perceive the concept of 'wisdom'?
  • What motivates you when you’re feeling unproductive?

Main Topics

  • What is something you find hard to resist?
  • Why is self-control important in everyday life?
  • Have you ever regretted not showing enough self-control?
  • How do people train themselves to improve their discipline?
  • Is it harder to control your emotions or your actions?
  • How do children learn about self-control in your culture?
  • When is it okay to give in to temptation?
  • What role does self-control play in success?

Free Topics

  • What would you sacrifice to be successful?
  • What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
  • What gets you really angry?
  • What is your favorite ice cream flavor and why?
  • What is the most spontaneous or unplanned thing you have ever done?
  • What’s a company with great customer service?
  • Do you use English for your job?
  • If you could live in any country, where would it be and why?
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