Tackling Big Questions

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

Nov. 23 Sun , 08:00 USA

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Description

In this lesson, students will explore thought-provoking questions about life, society, and the future. Through discussion and reflection, they will practice expressing their opinions, supporting their ideas, and considering different perspectives. The session encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and confident communication in English.

Session Activities

1. Do you like solving problems or avoiding them? Why?

2. When someone asks for your opinion, do you speak honestly or carefully?

3. What’s a question you’ve asked yourself recently?

1. If you could solve one global problem today, which would you choose and why?

2. Should governments focus more on protecting the environment or helping the economy grow?

3. Is it better to spend money on technology for the future or on helping people now?

4. Should schools teach more life skills like managing money and mental health, even if it replaces some traditional subjects?

5. If humans could live on another planet, should we prioritize that over fixing problems on Earth?

6. Should we prioritize exploring the deep ocean or outer space? Why?

7. Is it more important to preserve culture and traditions or to adapt to modern life?

8. Should people share their personal data to help society, like for research or public health?

Food for thought

something that makes you think deeply.

Put on the spot

to be asked to answer something suddenly.

Play devil’s advocate

to argue the opposite side for the sake of discussion.

See eye to eye

to agree with someone.