Sleep is something every student has strong opinions about, whether it’s pulling all-nighters, struggling with jet lag, or just never getting enough. These questions move from personal habits into bigger conversations about health, culture, and why modern life makes rest so difficult. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of […]

Kindness sounds simple, but the questions here go a lot deeper than ‘be nice.’ Students end up discussing everything from why people help strangers to whether capitalism makes kindness harder. Works well across levels because everyone has a personal experience to share, but the topic also opens up genuine debate. Questions are organized by level […]

Wealth and minimalism pull in opposite directions, which is exactly what makes this a great discussion topic. Students tend to have strong opinions about money, possessions, and what a ‘good life’ actually looks like. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom […]

Humor is surprisingly personal, what’s funny in one culture can fall flat in another, which makes this a great topic for sparking real discussion. These questions range from favorite types of comedy to bigger conversations about why we laugh and what that says about us. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A […]

Science touches everything from what we eat to how we communicate, so most students have more opinions on it than they think. These questions work well for sparking debate about technology, discovery, and the role of science in everyday life. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the […]

Everyone has a different relationship with time; some people are always rushing, others seem to have all the time in the world. That makes this a topic students can connect to immediately. These questions cover everything from daily routines and work-life balance to bigger questions about how modern life feels faster than ever. Questions are […]

Risk-taking is one of those topics that students have genuinely different opinions on, which makes for great discussion. These questions explore everything from small everyday risks to bigger life decisions. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. Beginner […]

Most students have strong opinions on whether luck is real or just a story we tell ourselves, which makes this topic great for sparking debate at every level. Questions range from personal superstitions and lucky moments to bigger discussions about fate, fairness, and how much control we actually have over our lives. Questions are organized […]

Everyone has something they’re good at, which makes this a great topic for getting quieter students to open up. These questions cover natural abilities, learned skills, and what it takes to get better at something. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the […]

Everyone has something that makes them nervous or scared, which makes this topic surprisingly easy to get students talking. These questions range from common fears to more specific phobias, and they work well for sharing personal stories and discussing where fears come from. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF […]