Lessons: Class Discussion

Dating and Relationships

• How are men and women different? How are men and women in the United States different from men and women in your country?
• How old were you when you went on your first date? Tell about the date.
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Fashion, Fads, and Shopping

• Do you think that people in your country dress better than people in the United States? Why or why not?
• Do people in your country buy used clothing? If not, why not?
• What’s your favorite article of clothing that you now own?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

International Cooking and Cuisine

• What’s your favorite food from your country? Describe it to your partner.
• What’s the last meal that you cooked? How did you make it?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Movies

• What's the best movie made in your country that you've seen? Tell your partner about it.
• Has the worldwide popularity of American movies had an effect on your country's culture? If so, how?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Music

• Is there any type of music that only comes from your country? Do you like it? If so, tell your partner about it.
• Did you take music lessons when you were a child? Do you still play that instrument?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Extreme Sports

• What do you think the most dangerous sport is? Why? Can you give any specific examples of accidents people have had?
• Are there any sports that have recently become popular in your country?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Travel Tips

• What is your favorite city or place in the world? Why?
• Tell your partner about the most expensive trip you've ever taken. Do you regret spending the money?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Worldwide Nightlife

• Is there a place that you usually go to at night? Describe it.
• When do people in your country usually go out at night? When do they usually go home?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

The News and Current Events

• The United States is very powerful militarily. To what extent should it be "the world's policeman?"
• What is the biggest news story in your country right now? Talk about it.
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

Learning Languages

• What do you think the best way to learn vocabulary is? Tell your partner about it.
• Do you make a lot of mistakes when you speak English? Are there any mistakes you make often? Tell your partner about it.
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here:

That Wild World Wide Web

• Do you use e-mail a lot? If so, do you send more e-mails, or do you receive more?
• Are there any web-sites that you go to on a regular basis? Describe them to your partner.
• Do you think that the Internet can be addictive? Are you or anyone else you know spending too much time on the web?
• Now, think of your own question for this topic. Write it here: