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English Topics: How would you balance nature and urban development in your c…

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  • When someone is feeling stressed, what are 3 suggestions you'd share with them?
  • What are some core principles you have that you'll never give up or change?
  • If you had enough money that you never had to work, what would you do with your time?
  • Do you think luck is random natural occurrences or celestial beings in heaven doing something magical?
  • If you could design your own city, what features would it have?
  • Do you believe that ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’ is true?
  • In your opinion does modern life causes stress?
  • Do you collect anything?
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English Topics: If you had an extra weekday, how would you spend it?

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  • Which animal would be super cool if it was made into the size of a horse?
  • What would you do if had an extra weekday?
  • If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and why?
  • What's the most important lesson you've learned from a significant other or partner?
  • Is there a recycling system in your neighbourhood?
  • What is one thing you have always wanted to try but haven't yet?
  • Do you generally enjoy live performances?
  • Have you ever taken music lessons? For what instrument?
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English Topics: What dances from other countries do you find interesting, an…

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  • When is the last time you couldn't stop laughing?
  • What is your favorite holiday and why?
  • What dances from other countries do you like?
  • What is something you've always wanted to learn but haven't yet?
  • If you could have any historical figure as a mentor, who would it be and why?
  • What do you think of when you hear the word ‘technology’?
  • If you could instantly become an expert in any skill or hobby, what would it be?
  • What food reminds you most of home?
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English Topics: What does being mentally healthy mean to you?

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  • If you could live anywhere for a year, where would it be and why?
  • Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
  • What would constitute a “perfect” day for you?
  • Have you ever participated in a cultural exchange program?
  • If you could reinvent any company, which one would it be and what would you change?
  • Who is your professional role model?
  • How do you handle the fear of failure or disappointment when pursuing your goals?
  • What is your favorite way to connect with nature and the outdoors?
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English Topics: Do you think cheating is always unforgivable, or does it dep…

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  • If you could be an expert in any useless skill, what would it be?
  • What did you know was a mistake as soon as you decided to do it, and why did you go through with it anyway?
  • Should/would you forgive a partner who cheated?
  • What's the most interesting conversation you've had recently, and what did you learn from it?
  • What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
  • A friend to all is a friend to none. What do you think about this statement?
  • What is the most ordinary-seeming thing that you find fascinating?
  • Do you consider yourself to be easily distracted?
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English Topics: What does humility mean to you, and why is it important?

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  • If you could have any magical item from a book or movie, what would you choose and why?
  • Who is someone you admire, and why?
  • Do you prefer summer or winter
  • What is your favorite type of music to relax to?
  • What role does 'humility' play in your life?
  • If you could change anything in the world, what 3 things would it be and why?
  • Please describe the room you live in?
  • Do you prefer to wear jeans or skirts?
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English Topics: Do you prefer mornings or nights? Why?

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  • When was the last time you used English outside of this class?
  • What is your favorite type of music to listen to when relaxing?
  • If you could replace grass with any other material, what would it be and why?
  • When you're sick, what are some things you eat/drink/watch/etc. to be comfortable?
  • Do you sing in the shower?
  • Do you prefer morning or night?
  • How do you handle difficult situations or setbacks in your life?
  • Are you more productive at night or in the morning?
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English Topics: What is your favorite type of art, and why do you like it?

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  • On your birthday do you usually prefer low-key birthday celebrations or extravagant ones?
  • Do you have any favorite family traditions?
  • Do you think athletes are overpaid?
  • Does the study of philosophy ever lead to answers or simply more questions?
  • Do you have a favorite place to visit in your hometown?
  • What is your favorite winter activity or sport?
  • How do you think standardized testing impacts students' learning experiences and academic performance?
  • What is your favorite book-to-movie adaptation and why?
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English Topics: What does being ‘spiritual’ mean to you?

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  • What is your favorite type of fruit juice?
  • What is your favorite way to celebrate success?
  • Would you rather see a ghost or an alien?
  • What does it mean to be 'spiritual'?
  • What is the most important lesson you've learned in life so far?
  • How do you perceive the concept of 'introspection'?
  • What is your favorite way to spend a quiet afternoon?
  • Do you have a favorite piece of clothing or accessory?
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English Topics: Do you think success is more about luck or effort? Why?

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  • What is one thing you would like to change about your approach to setting and achieving goals?
  • What was your most memorable Halloween costume?
  • What do you think the future of music will be like?
  • Do you prefer planning vacations or going with the flow?
  • Do you think people are basically cruel or kind?
  • What is your favorite type of vegetable?
  • Do you prefer early mornings or late nights?
  • Do you brush your teeth twice a day? Why/why not
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