How involved should governments be in individuals’ lives? Are criminals ever NOT responsible for the crimes they commit? What responsibilities do university students have? How about children or adults? Who is responsible for retired people’s welfare? Themselves? Their family? Their government? At what age do you think someone becomes responsible for his or her actions? […]
Change
Are you someone who likes change? In what ways have you changed since you were in junior high school? How do you think you will change in the future? Which political party in your country is most likely to make big changes? Is that a good or bad thing? “The only thing constant is change.” […]
Success and Failure
Success Describe a successful person. Is your idea of success the same as your parents’ idea of success? Do you think people focus too much on appearing to be successful? Why is money the most common way of judging success? Can money buy happiness? How much pressure do your parents put on you to be […]
Gerunds and Infinitives
Gerunds What do you always avoid doing until the last minute? What are some things you enjoy doing every day? How about every week? Is there anything you have quit recently? What do you miss most about your childhood? What do you often discuss with your friends when you hang out with them? What is […]
Suffixes
What is the best way to energize yourself when you are tired? Who is the most dependable person you know? Do you find it hard to pay attention in your classes? What are you particularly good at? What are some of your predictions for this year? How can you improve your accuracy when speaking English? […]
First Impressions
When you look at someone, what makes you think they are… Dangerous Greedy Intelligent Kind Not smart Crazy Generous Do you like to meet new people or do you prefer to hang out with people you already know? When and where did you meet most of your friends for the first time? Have you met […]
Present Perfect
Ask your group if they have seen some of your favorite movies. Have you ever drastically changed your hair style or clothing style in a short time? Have you ever shot a gun? Have you ever ridden an animal? Where have you traveled? What sports have you played? Where is the best place you have […]
Food
What is your favorite snack? What unhealthy food do you love? What food did your mother always tell you to eat and not to eat? What food helps with which health problem? What is the future of food in your country? What kinds of food did you eat when you were a child? Do you […]