How many of the seven ancient wonders can you name? How many are left? 100 million votes were cast for the new human wonders of the world, the new seven wonders are: Chichén Itzá, Mexico Christ the Redeemer, Brazil The Great Wall, China Machu Picchu, Peru Petra, Jordan The Roman Colosseum, Italy The Taj Mahal, […]
Empathy
How much empathy do you feel towards other people? Do you think it is possible to be too empathetic? Why might it be bad/good for a doctor to have a lot of empathy? In what other jobs is empathy very important? Who is the most empathetic person you know? In what jobs is empathy a […]
Present Perfect Continuous
What kinds movies have you been watching recently? Would you recommend any? Have you followed any TV series for a really long time? What new TV series have you been watching that you would recommend? What are some of your favorite books, newspapers or magazines that you have been reading lately? Are there any blogs […]
Technology
Talk about how technology has changed in your lifetime. What do you think has been the most important new invention in the last 100 years? Are there any new gadgets that you really want to get? What do you think will be the next biggest technological advance? How can countries help to create more inventors? […]
Natural Wonders
What are the three most famous natural wonders in your country? What natural wonders are in danger from climate change? Should humans try to protect natural wonders? If humans protect natural wonders, are the wonders still natural? Have you ever been to a natural wonder? What makes something a natural “wonder”? What are three natural […]
Present Unreal Conditional/Second Conditional
If you could have any super power, what would it be? What would you do if you could speak English perfectly? If you won the lottery, what would you buy? If you could change one thing about your past, what would you change? If you could travel to an uninhabited planet, would you? Where would […]
Wishes
If you could have three wishes that would come true, what would they be? (No, you can’t wish for more wishes) What do you wish you could change about the world? Many cultures throw things into water (like a fountain) and make a wish. Why do people do that? What do you wish you could […]
Neighbors
What do you think of your neighbors? Is there anything that your neighbors do that annoys you? Did you play with kids who were your neighbors when you were a kid? Do you still keep in contact with them? Here is an idiom: “Good fences make good neighbors.” What do you think it means? Do […]
Friendship
Do you prefer to have many friends or just a few that you are close to? What are the benefits of having just a few close friends? How about the benefits of having many friends? Describe your best friend. Are you close friends with anyone who you knew in elementary school? Why do people need […]
News
Where do you get your news from? How important is it for people to follow the news? Do you think that news agencies sometimes tell lies to make a story more popular? How much do you trust newspapers, television news, and news from the internet? Which is the most reliable source of information? What kind […]
Natural Disasters
How many types of natural disaster can you name? Which is the worst? What natural disasters are common in your country? Have you ever been through a natural disaster? Tell your group about your experience if it isn’t too traumatic. What is the best / worst natural disaster movie you have seen? Think of three natural […]
Eating Habits
Talk about what you have eaten today. What is the most unhealthy food you can think of? What do people need to eat more of? Do you usually eat healthy food? What are some different types of diets you have heard of? Do you think your parents ate healthier food at your age than you […]
Cooking
How often do you cook? How good are you at cooking? What are some things that you can cook? What dish or food are you best at cooking? Do you think you can cook better than your mother? Who is a better cook, your mother or your grandmother? Are cooking shows popular in your country? […]
Television
About how many hours of TV do you watch every day? What are some of your favorite shows? Do you like any foreign TV shows? What is the funniest show on television? Do you think people watch too much television? Are TV shows getting better or worse? Would you like to be on TV? Do […]
Books
Do you read many books? How often do you read books? Did your parents read to you when you were a child? What are some of the advantages of books vs. movies? How about the disadvantages of books vs. movies? What was the last book you read about? Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction books? Do you […]
Movies
What is your favorite genre of movie? Who are some of your favorite actors? What kind of movie is best for a date? Do you cry during movies? What is the best movie you have ever seen? What was the scariest movie you have ever seen? How often do you see movies? Do you usually […]
Music
Who are your favorite bands or artists? How often do you listen to music? When was the last time you bought a song or album? Do you usually buy albums online or CD’s from the store? Have you ever illegally downloaded music? Do you think it is okay or not okay to download music illegally? What kind […]
Dating
Where is the best place in your city to take a date? What can you do if you want to save money and go on a date? How common are blind dates in your country? Do most blind dates go well? If not, why not? What is the best way to meet boyfriends or girlfriends? […]
Riddles
Preparation: Find riddles, logic puzzles, or practical puzzles to give your students. Some riddles can be found here and some practical puzzles/logic puzzles/riddles can be found here. Instructions: Put students into groups or pairs and give them all the same riddle or puzzle. Groups create as many answers as they can. Elicit the answers from […]
Future
What kind of neighborhood will you live in when you get older? What will cities be like 50 years from now? Think about how these will change (make two or three predictions for each): Transportation Pollution Crime Advertising Buildings Work Shopping Nightlife When will you graduate? How will you use English in the future? Will […]
Family
How do members of a family support each other? Who do you think has the most power in the family? Why? Do you agree with the saying “Children should be seen and not heard”? Why do you agree or disagree? Are good family members or good friends more important? Why? What problems do parents have […]
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 […]
Advice
What three pieces of advice will you give your children? Whose advice do you follow more, your parents’ or your friends’ advice? If you could give the leader of your country some advice, what would it be? If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice, what would you tell your younger […]