How do you verify the credibility of news stories you read or hear?
Learn topic-related expressions and join the speaking club to practice them!
I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | How do you think your upbringing or family background has influenced your motivations and goals in life? |
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| Q2. | If you could have any type of food or drink named after you, what would it be and what would it taste like? |
| Q3. | What dances from other countries do you like? |
| Q4. | What advice would you give to someone who is searching for a job? |
| Q5. | Are you an agreeable person or disagreeable? |
| Q6. | What time do you usually go to sleep? What time do you usually get up? |
| Q7. | What makes you dislike a person? |
| Q8. | What’s your favorite time of day? |
| Q1. | Where do you usually get your news—TV, newspapers, online sources, or social media? |
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| Q2. | Do you think the news today focuses too much on negativity or sensationalism? |
| Q3. | How do you verify the credibility of news stories you read or hear? |
| Q4. | Have you ever followed a story that turned out to be false or exaggerated? |
| Q5. | What’s your opinion on paying for subscription-based news versus free content? |
| Q6. | Do you believe the 24-hour news cycle benefits or harms public awareness? |
| Q7. | Have you noticed differences in news coverage between countries? |
| Q8. | Should news outlets be required to maintain political neutrality? |
| Q1. | What would you do if you won a billion dollars in the lottery? |
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| Q2. | How do you think we can promote greater environmental sustainability? |
| Q3. | What does it mean to live a good life? |
| Q4. | What is your favorite place you've ever visited and why? |
| Q5. | When is lying acceptable? |
| Q6. | What do you believe happens after death? |
| Q7. | How much money do you think you need to leave happily ever after? |
| Q8. | How do you like your coffee? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
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