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What pop culture trend do you dislike?

Michael English Teacher, MA @ Johns Hopkins

Aug.29 Friday 02:00 AM

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B2

12 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

What is your favorite sport or physical activity?

Q2.

Have you ever broken a bone?

Q3.

What is your favorite season and why?

Q4.

What is your favorite way to immerse yourself in a new culture?

Q5.

What’s a tradition or custom that has shaped your perspective on community?

Q6.

What's your favorite type of outdoor or nature activity?

Q7.

When someone is feeling stressed, what are 3 suggestions you'd share with them?

Q8.

Let’s say you’ve been asked to design a monument honoring your values. What does it look like?

Q1.

How does pop culture influence young people today?

Q2.

Do you think movies and music shape our values?

Q3.

Should pop culture be taken seriously as culture?

Q4.

How has social media changed pop culture?

Q5.

Do you think pop culture unites or divides generations?

Q6.

What pop culture trend do you dislike?

Q7.

Should celebrities use their fame for activism?

Q8.

What pop culture moment do you remember most clearly?

Q1.

If you had to change your name to a type of food, what would it be?

Q2.

Which fictional character would make the worst roommate and why?

Q3.

What are the pros and cons of living in a big city?

Q4.

How do you handle the expectations and opinions of others when it comes to your personal goals and achievements?

Q5.

How long will you be remembered after you die?

Q6.

Where do you feel most inspired to pursue your dreams?

Q7.

How do you think the ongoing search for habitable exoplanets can contribute to our understanding of the potential for life beyond Earth?

Q8.

What is perfect according to you?

Do you think climate protests are effective?

BETA
40 mins
Conversation with real people
AI will provide feedback on your English

Aug.28 Thursday 19:00 PM

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6/21

Topic Guide

Q1.

What’s a place you’ve visited that completely exceeded your expectations?

Q2.

What’s something you've done so many times, you could do it with your eyes closed?

Q3.

Do you consider yourself to be a stubborn person?

Q4.

What names are most common in your hometown?

Q5.

What is your favorite way to relax after a long day?

Q6.

Share a memory of a time when a stranger’s kindness deeply impacted you.

Q7.

What is your favorite hobby and why?

Q8.

What would you do if you woke up one day and everyone had disappeared except for you?

Q1.

Who should be most responsible for fighting climate change—governments, companies, or individuals?

Q2.

Should developing countries follow the same environmental rules as rich ones?

Q3.

Do you think protecting nature is more urgent than economic growth?

Q4.

Should companies pay for the damage they cause to the environment?

Q5.

Is climate change a moral issue as well as a scientific one?

Q6.

Do you think climate protests are effective?

Q7.

Should rich countries help poorer nations fight climate change?

Q8.

Would you personally change your lifestyle to help the planet?

Q1.

What is the role of vulnerability in building relationships?

Q2.

Is space exploration worth the high financial investment?

Q3.

Have you ever learned something unexpected from a child?

Q4.

Imagine writing a letter to your future self. What’s the main message you’d include?

Q5.

Describe a time when a difficult choice turned out to be a hidden blessing.

Q6.

What is your favorite type of fruit and why?

Q7.

How would you want your children’s childhoods to be different from your own?

Q8.

Which scent makes you feel energized?

Do buildings reflect the identity of a culture?

Diana Costa Rica

Aug.28 Thursday 18:00 PM

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C1

19 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

What is your favorite way to spend a rainy day indoors?

Q2.

What is the best or worst job you have ever had?

Q3.

Is there a particular phrase or expression that sums up your current state of mind?

Q4.

What is your favorite type of candy?

Q5.

How do you usually respond to challenges?

Q6.

Where do you go when you need to recharge your energy?

Q7.

What is freedom according to you?

Q8.

What games do children play in your country?

Q1.

Do buildings reflect the identity of a culture?

Q2.

Should modern cities protect old architecture?

Q3.

Do skyscrapers make a city better or worse?

Q4.

Would you like to live in a very futuristic building?

Q5.

Should houses be designed for beauty or practicality?

Q6.

Do you think architecture affects people’s emotions?

Q7.

What city do you think has the most beautiful design?

Q8.

Should everyone have the right to affordable housing?

Q1.

Wilderness survival stories captivate many. How do you feel about the idea of surviving in the wild?

Q2.

Do you have any irrational fears?

Q3.

What do you think your future self will remember about you now?

Q4.

Do you believe that people can change?

Q5.

What do you mostly advise your friends on?

Q6.

What time did you wake up this morning?

Q7.

Is there any story that restores your faith in humanity?

Q8.

What drives the growth of crowdfunding platforms for creative projects?

Is a utopia impossible because people always create conflict?

BETA
40 mins
Conversation with real people
AI will provide feedback on your English

Aug.28 Thursday 15:00 PM

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C1

9/21

Topic Guide

Q1.

Did you watch much TV when you were a child? (How much?)

Q2.

How do you stay connected to your sense of purpose during challenging projects?

Q3.

Tell me about a time when a quick decision led to an unforgettable memory.

Q4.

Which place feels like a second home to you, and why?

Q5.

What is your favorite way to celebrate success?

Q6.

Should/would you forgive a partner who cheated?

Q7.

Describe a moment when you experienced profound clarity or insight.

Q8.

Have you ever had an unexpected encounter that shifted your outlook on life?

Q1.

What would a world without freedom look like?

Q2.

Do you think technology could create a dystopian society?

Q3.

Would you rather live in a society with total equality but no freedom, or total freedom but no equality?

Q4.

Can dystopian stories teach us how to avoid real dangers?

Q5.

Do you think climate change could create a dystopian future?

Q6.

Would you accept government control if it meant survival?

Q7.

Is a utopia impossible because people always create conflict?

Q8.

What dystopian book or movie feels closest to reality?

Q1.

Is humanity headed in the right or wrong direction?

Q2.

What is your favorite flower?

Q3.

Describe your favorite kind of adventure—big or small.

Q4.

How do you define success in life?

Q5.

Have you ever climbed a tree?

Q6.

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence makes all legal decisions. How would this affect justice systems?

Q7.

What’s your favorite type of weather, and what does it remind you of?

Q8.

What is the most unexpected place you've ever visited?

Could virtual reality replace real travel?

Michael English Teacher, MA @ Johns Hopkins

Aug.28 Thursday 13:00 PM

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B2

28 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

Do you have any nicknames?

Q2.

What’s a moment when you realized you were exactly where you were meant to be?

Q3.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?

Q4.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn but haven’t started yet?

Q5.

How do you prepare for the change of seasons in terms of your home and wardrobe?

Q6.

If you could attend any event in history, what would it be?

Q7.

What’s something you’ve changed your mind about recently?

Q8.

Imagine spending an afternoon with your future self—what would you want to know?

Q1.

Do you think international travel will become cheaper in the future?

Q2.

Should governments limit air travel to protect the environment?

Q3.

Would teleportation make traditional travel unnecessary?

Q4.

What place in the world do you most want to visit and why?

Q5.

Do you prefer slow travel (like trains) or fast travel (like planes)?

Q6.

Could virtual reality replace real travel?

Q7.

How has travel changed the way people understand cultures?

Q8.

Would you like to live abroad for a year?

Q1.

What’s a tradition in your country that you really like?

Q2.

Some people enjoy extreme sports for the adrenaline. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done?

Q3.

What is a good habit you are proud of?

Q4.

What actor would play you if they made a movie about you?

Q5.

What are the most important qualities in a friend?

Q6.

Are some lives more valuable than others?

Q7.

How do you define wisdom?

Q8.

What was the happiest day of your life?

Is ambition different from greed?

Michael English Teacher, MA @ Johns Hopkins

Aug.28 Thursday 11:00 AM

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C1

19 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

What is the most valuable lesson hardship has taught you?

Q2.

What do you think is the most important issue facing the world today?

Q3.

What is the healthiest thing you've eaten today?

Q4.

Will your friends pick your call in the middle of the night?

Q5.

What software do you use the most?

Q6.

Do you prefer foreign films or local films?

Q7.

If you could dedicate an entire year to one cause, what would it be?

Q8.

If you could choose any fictional character to be your best friend, who would it be and why?

Q1.

Is ambition necessary for success?

Q2.

Can ambition sometimes be dangerous?

Q3.

Do you think people are born ambitious or become ambitious?

Q4.

Is ambition more about personal growth or competition with others?

Q5.

Would society progress without ambitious people?

Q6.

Can ambition harm relationships?

Q7.

Should ambition always be encouraged in children?

Q8.

Is ambition different from greed?

Q1.

What role do you think sustainable and ethical food practices play in shaping the future of food and culinary culture?

Q2.

What’s a cultural custom you find interesting or unusual?

Q3.

Can you tell me about a time when you faced a challenge and overcame it?

Q4.

Have you ever experienced a moment that felt like fate or destiny?

Q5.

Can you imagine what holidays 500 years ago were like?

Q6.

Do you worry about the future of the planet?

Q7.

Has someone ever ghosted you?

Q8.

How do you think your upbringing or family background has influenced your motivations and goals in life?

Is wisdom different from knowledge?

Michael English Teacher, MA @ Johns Hopkins

Aug.28 Thursday 02:00 AM

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B2

9 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

Do you think public holidays are important?

Q2.

Do you have a favorite color? What is it?

Q3.

Are you the type of person who can easily influence others?

Q4.

If you could only visit one continent for the rest of your life, which would it be?

Q5.

Describe a time when your curiosity led you somewhere unexpected but meaningful.

Q6.

How do you think your upbringing or family background has influenced your motivations and goals in life?

Q7.

What is a common first date like in your country?

Q8.

What is something you're inherently bad at, no matter how hard you try to improve?

Q1.

Is philosophy still important in the modern world?

Q2.

Do you think philosophy helps solve real-life problems?

Q3.

Should schools include philosophy as a required subject?

Q4.

Is it more important to ask questions or find answers?

Q5.

Can philosophy and science work together?

Q6.

Do you think philosophy can guide politics?

Q7.

What philosophical question interests you most?

Q8.

Is wisdom different from knowledge?

Q1.

How much time do you spend each day using social networks?

Q2.

What items do you never leave home without?

Q3.

Why do you enjoy gathering with friends and family?

Q4.

How do you decide which movies to watch?

Q5.

Have you ever challenged or questioned a belief you held for a long time? What prompted it and what was the result?

Q6.

What do you fear most?

Q7.

Describe the most captivating painting or artwork you've ever seen.

Q8.

What's your opinion on marriage?

Do you think modern art is harder to understand than traditional art?

BETA
40 mins
Conversation with real people
AI will provide feedback on your English

Aug.27 Wednesday 19:00 PM

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8/21

Topic Guide

Q1.

Have you ever realized something important about yourself through creative work?

Q2.

Where do you go when you need to clear your mind or think deeply?

Q3.

What is something you do that helps you feel creative?

Q4.

Is it bad luck to tell someone what your wish is when blowing out the candles?

Q5.

If you could choose to have any animal's ability or characteristic, which one would you pick and why?

Q6.

Why do some people crave power over others?

Q7.

What is the best motivator to succeed?

Q8.

What is a cultural festival you'd like to attend?

Q1.

Do you think modern art is harder to understand than traditional art?

Q2.

Should art always have meaning, or can it just be expression?

Q3.

Do you think art can influence politics and society?

Q4.

Is graffiti a form of art or vandalism?

Q5.

Should governments support controversial artists?

Q6.

What piece of art has shocked you the most?

Q7.

Do you think everyone can create art?

Q8.

Is digital art as valuable as physical art?

Q1.

If you could grow any plant or tree instantly, what would it be?

Q2.

Describe a place in nature that consistently helps you reflect and reset.

Q3.

What’s the best age to allow driving a car?

Q4.

What is one thing you would like to achieve in your lifetime, and why is it important to you?

Q5.

If your house catches fire, what items would you save? Why?

Q6.

What do you think our dreams signify?

Q7.

What was the place you enjoyed visiting?

Q8.

What is the relationship between consciousness and the physical world?

Should schools serve only healthy meals?

Diana Costa Rica

Aug.27 Wednesday 18:00 PM

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C1

21 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

What’s the worst sporting event you've ever attended?

Q2.

What does it mean to be lucky?

Q3.

Do you often go on holiday?

Q4.

Are you a ‘coffeeholic’?

Q5.

What’s a personal ritual that brings you comfort during challenging times?

Q6.

What is your favorite way to spend a rainy day?

Q7.

Do you like when you have problems in life?

Q8.

What’s a creative process that feels like a natural extension of yourself?

Q1.

Should meat-eating be reduced to protect the planet?

Q2.

Do you think lab-grown meat will replace real meat?

Q3.

Is it ethical to waste food when others are starving?

Q4.

Should schools serve only healthy meals?

Q5.

Do cultural traditions justify eating unusual animals?

Q6.

Would you pay more for ethically sourced food?

Q7.

Should junk food advertising be banned for children?

Q8.

Do you think people should be forced to eat sustainably?

Q1.

Should governments guarantee housing for all citizens?

Q2.

Are there any causes or charities that you feel particularly passionate about supporting?

Q3.

How crucial is a strong brand for a business, and how can it be developed?

Q4.

Which sound reminds you of your hometown?

Q5.

Do you think people are becoming more disconnected from society as they become more connected online?

Q6.

When was the last time you couldn't sleep well?

Q7.

If you could be a professional athlete, which sport would you choose and why?

Q8.

What is the last photo you took?

Do you think governments already know too much about us?

BETA
40 mins
Conversation with real people
AI will provide feedback on your English

Aug.27 Wednesday 15:00 PM

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B2

10/21

Topic Guide

Q1.

How do you stay connected with friends and family?

Q2.

What is a cultural tradition or custom from your country that you're proud of?

Q3.

Share an example of how storytelling has impacted your life or beliefs.

Q4.

What’s the most unusual job you’ve ever heard of?

Q5.

How do you make space for quiet moments in a busy day?

Q6.

Ever found yourself amazed by how far you’ve come, without even noticing along the way?

Q7.

If you could organize a charity event, what cause would you support?

Q8.

What’s something you’ve done for others that left you feeling fulfilled?

Q1.

Would you accept 24/7 surveillance if it meant zero crime?

Q2.

Do you think governments already know too much about us?

Q3.

Should facial recognition technology be banned?

Q4.

Do cameras in public make you feel safe or uncomfortable?

Q5.

Is privacy a basic human right or a luxury?

Q6.

Would you rather be anonymous or recognized everywhere?

Q7.

Can people truly have privacy in the digital age?

Q8.

Would you live in a society where safety comes before privacy?

Q1.

What is the role of family in society, according to you?

Q2.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy fresh seasonal foods?

Q3.

What are some of your favorite seasonal songs or music?

Q4.

How do you think we can address the issue of income and wealth distribution?

Q5.

What do you do when you can't sleep at night?

Q6.

Describe an invention you think the world desperately needs right now.

Q7.

Are families less important nowadays than in the past?

Q8.

What is the most spontaneous or unplanned thing you have ever done?

Is perfection possible in any area of life?

Jonah BA in English & Spanish Linguistics

Aug.27 Wednesday 13:00 PM

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B2
B2

21 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

Who is your best friend? How did you meet him or her?

Q2.

Describe a time when your perspective on something shifted dramatically.

Q3.

What is the most recent book you've read, and would you recommend it?

Q4.

If you could instantly learn any craft or DIY skill, what would it be?

Q5.

How do you recharge your emotional energy after a difficult day?

Q6.

What is a simple pleasure that always brightens your day, no matter what?

Q7.

When have you felt most connected to your creative instincts?

Q8.

Have you ever had a travel experience that changed your perspective?

Q1.

Is perfection possible in any area of life?

Q2.

Do you think aiming for perfection is healthy or harmful?

Q3.

What area of life do people try hardest to perfect?

Q4.

Can imperfection be more beautiful than perfection?

Q5.

Do you think social media creates unrealistic perfection standards?

Q6.

Should schools encourage excellence or accept imperfection?

Q7.

Is perfection the same as success?

Q8.

Would you rather be perfect at one thing or good at many things?

Q1.

Celebrations involving music often leave lasting impressions. How has music shaped a special event for you?

Q2.

What are some cultural differences you find interesting?

Q3.

How can we address homelessness?

Q4.

Where do you feel most connected to your heritage?

Q5.

Public murals often reflect local struggles and hopes. Have any caught your attention recently?

Q6.

If you could switch lives with any fictional character, who would it be and why?

Q7.

What kinds of personal challenges do you think are rarely discussed openly?

Q8.

Is social media more beneficial or harmful to society?

Is street food more authentic than restaurant food?

Jonah BA in English & Spanish Linguistics

Aug.27 Wednesday 11:00 AM

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B2

11 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

What would you do differently if you could start your career over?

Q2.

What’s a surprising lesson you’ve learned from failure or disappointment?

Q3.

Do you prefer cityscapes or nature views?

Q4.

What is your favorite memory from school?

Q5.

Do you have a favourite restaurant?

Q6.

What makes you happy?

Q7.

How do you think the global community can better address issues related to climate change and environmental sustainability?

Q8.

How would you describe your personal fashion style?

Q1.

What is your favorite traditional dish and why?

Q2.

Do you think food is the best way to understand a culture?

Q3.

Should schools teach cooking as a basic skill?

Q4.

How does food bring people together?

Q5.

Would you try food that looks very strange to you?

Q6.

Is street food more authentic than restaurant food?

Q7.

Do you think globalization makes food less unique?

Q8.

What food trend do you think will disappear soon?

Q1.

What’s one habit you want to get rid of and one habit you want to keep?

Q2.

What's your favorite type of art or artistic medium?

Q3.

Handwritten letters are rare these days. Do you think people should revive the practice of writing letters?

Q4.

What’s a tradition in your country that you really like?

Q5.

When does ambition help you thrive, and when does it get in your way?

Q6.

What is your opinion on the importance of environmental conservation?

Q7.

What gives you hope for the future?

Q8.

What skills are you focused on cultivating right now?

Is art necessary for a healthy society?

Michael English Teacher, MA @ Johns Hopkins

Aug.27 Wednesday 02:00 AM

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B2

11 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

Do you enjoy networking? Why or why not?

Q2.

What’s a part of your daily life that you now see as a form of self-care?

Q3.

Think of the best teacher you've ever had. What did they teach, and what made them so special?

Q4.

What is your favorite type of seafood?

Q5.

What do you think is the most underrated benefit of globalization?

Q6.

What’s something you’ve changed your mind about recently?

Q7.

What makes you feel confident?

Q8.

Do you usually eat healthy food?

Q1.

Is art necessary for a healthy society?

Q2.

Do you think art should be supported by governments?

Q3.

Can art exist without freedom of expression?

Q4.

Do you prefer traditional art or modern art?

Q5.

Does art reflect society or change it?

Q6.

Should art always have meaning, or can it just be beautiful?

Q7.

What piece of art has influenced you the most?

Q8.

Do you think everyone can be an artist in some way?

Q1.

Think about a place where you feel most at peace. What makes it special to you?

Q2.

How would you want your children’s childhoods to be different from your own?

Q3.

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen?

Q4.

How do you view the role of international organizations today?

Q5.

What are your deal-breakers in a friend or partner?

Q6.

What is your favorite way to make a difference in the lives of others?

Q7.

How do you perceive the concept of 'transformation'?

Q8.

How do you handle conflict in relationships?

Is democracy the best system of government?

BETA
40 mins
Conversation with real people
AI will provide feedback on your English

Aug.26 Tuesday 19:00 PM

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3/21

Topic Guide

Q1.

What is one goal you have given up on, and what did you learn from that experience?

Q2.

Do you think modern lifestyles give people enough time for leisure?

Q3.

How do you find calm when life feels overwhelming?

Q4.

Which part of your personality surprises people once they get to know you?

Q5.

In your city, where is a good place to go shopping?

Q6.

If you could live in a storybook or fairytale world, which one would you choose and why?

Q7.

What’s a goal you’ve set for yourself this year?

Q8.

What’s something new you’ve tried recently?

Q1.

Is democracy the best system of government?

Q2.

Do politicians really represent ordinary people?

Q3.

Should voting be mandatory for all citizens?

Q4.

Is power more about influence or control?

Q5.

Do you think politics is more about compromise or conflict?

Q6.

Should young people be allowed to run for high office?

Q7.

Can one person truly change a country?

Q8.

Is political power always temporary?

Q1.

Some people think true freedom comes from discipline. What’s your view?

Q2.

If you could live anywhere for a year, where would it be and why?

Q3.

What is one skill you wish you had?

Q4.

Why do certain natural landscapes feel healing to you?

Q5.

What do you think is the biggest issue in today’s society?

Q6.

Not everyone enjoys the same holidays. Are there celebrations you wish existed globally?

Q7.

What does a perfect weekend look like for you?

Q8.

What do you enjoy most about traveling?

Should violent sports like boxing be banned?

Abdul

Aug.26 Tuesday 18:00 PM

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B2

16 booked

Topic Guide

Q1.

What is something you wish you knew more about?

Q2.

If you could live anywhere in the universe, where would it be and why?

Q3.

If you could design a personal retreat, what would it look like?

Q4.

What’s something you’ve been learning to accept with more compassion toward yourself?

Q5.

How do you approach learning about unfamiliar cultures or perspectives?

Q6.

What are you most curious about these days?

Q7.

What is the most memorable travel experience you've ever had, and what made it so special?

Q8.

What’s something you’ve changed your mind about recently?

Q1.

Do sports unite people or create rivalry?

Q2.

Should professional athletes be paid so much money?

Q3.

Do you think hosting the Olympics benefits a country?

Q4.

What is the role of sports in education?

Q5.

Should violent sports like boxing be banned?

Q6.

Do sports stars have a duty to be role models?

Q7.

How do international sports influence politics?

Q8.

What sport would you like to try but never have?

Q1.

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

Q2.

Snow-covered towns can appear magical or isolating. How does snow transform your environment?

Q3.

What did you do for Valentine’s Day this year?

Q4.

Do you have a favorite type of exercise or physical activity?

Q5.

What’s one piece of technology you couldn’t live without?

Q6.

If you could travel back in time to any era, which one would you choose and why?

Q7.

What is your favorite summertime memory? Why?

Q8.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy music on a quiet day?

Session List 105 page

What pop culture trend do you dislike?

Do you think climate protests are effective?

Do buildings reflect the identity of a culture?

Is a utopia impossible because people always create conflict?

Could virtual reality replace real travel?

Is ambition different from greed?

Is wisdom different from knowledge?

Do you think modern art is harder to understand than traditional art?

Should schools serve only healthy meals?

Do you think governments already know too much about us?

Is perfection possible in any area of life?

Is street food more authentic than restaurant food?

Is art necessary for a healthy society?

Is democracy the best system of government?

Should violent sports like boxing be banned?

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