What topics are often discussed in the news in your country?
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. | What are three things you would like to improve about yourself? |
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| Q2. | What is your favorite way to connect with nature and the outdoors? |
| Q3. | If you could know for certain the answer to any question, what would that question be? |
| Q4. | What"s your favorite hobby or pastime that helps you relax or de-stress? |
| Q5. | How can we find a balance between ambition and contentment in our lives? |
| Q6. | What is the most important quality you look for in a friend or partner? |
| Q7. | What would constitute a “perfect” day for you? |
| Q8. | If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be and why? |
| Q1. | What"s an interesting news story you"ve recently heard? |
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| Q2. | What topics are often discussed in the news in your country? |
| Q3. | Do you think it’s essential to watch the news every day? |
| Q4. | Where do you get your news (newspaper, Internet, TV, radio, etc)? |
| Q5. | What is "news burnout"? |
| Q6. | What is the most noteworthy news event you can remember? |
| Q7. | How can you tell real and fake news apart? |
| Q8. | Does your town have a local newspaper? |
| Q1. | How do you find balance in your life between work, relationships, and personal growth? |
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| Q2. | What are your thoughts on the importance of education and lifelong learning? |
| Q3. | Have you ever taken a personality test? What did it tell you? |
| Q4. | Do you drive? Do you enjoy driving? |
| Q5. | How can schools better support students in their transition from primary to secondary education, and from secondary education to college or the workforce? |
| Q6. | What is the most interesting or unusual skill you have? |
| Q7. | When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else? |
| Q8. | What"s your favorite song or music genre? |
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.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
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.
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