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Responsibility
1. Step up - Example: "She stepped up and helped when her friend was in need." Question: Have you ever stepped up in responsibility for something an…
Respect
1. What are other words for ‘respect’? What does showing respect mean to you personally? 2. How does respect look different in various cultures? Can you giv…
Autumn
1. If you could describe autumn in three words, what would they be? What is autumn like in your country? How does it make you feel? 2. What is your favourite or lea…
Making an Appointment with the GP (beginners)
Part 1: New words: Appointment – A time to meet someone (e.g., doctor). GP (General Practitioner) – A family doctor who helps you when you are sick.…
Animal idioms & Expressions!
In each of the following, explain the meaning of the idiom, and share some of your past experiences using the idioms if you can! 1. By walking to the store, I kill two …
Trust
1. What is ‘trust’? Why is it important in life? 2. Do you trust people easily? Who do you trust most? 3. What does “Take someone at their word” mean? Have you…
Patience
1. What is ‘patience’? Is it important? 2. Are you a patient person, or do you get impatient quickly? What is the longest you’ve ever had to wait for something? 3. …
table manners and etiquette
1. Draw the table settling of a typical dining table in your culture and explain 2. Did you grow up in a family with strict dining table rules? 3. What does it…
Mobiles
Discussion (1) How often do you use your mobile? (2) What was life like before mobile telephones came along? (3) What would your life be like …
Hobbies and pastimes
Questions you can ask What do you enjoy doing? What hobbies do you have? What do you do in your spare / free time? How to reply I’m interested in (+ noun / gerund…
Friendships
1. What do you usually do with your friends? 2. Is your social life in the UK similar or different from your social life back home? Do you find making new friends…
Overcoming challenges
1. Can you think of any synonyms for the word 'challenges'? 2. What are the biggest challenges you face while living in the UK? 3. “Against the odds” –…
I'd Prefer...
Questions about preferences: Which do you prefer, football or volleyball? Which do you like better, tea or coffee? Do you prefer hot coffee or ice coffee? …
Vegetables
1) "For many parents, getting their kids to eat their greens is a constant battle." Is this true in your family? 2) Are there vegetables you dislike? Why? 3) Wh…
Settling in
1. How long have you been in Manchester? 2. Is this the first time you visit the UK? 3. How are you settling in? Do you feel you have settled down? 4. …
Around Manchester
1. What are your first impressions of Manchester? How is it different from your hometown? 2. When compared with your hometown, do you think Manchester is: Big o…
Transport
1. Which is your favourite means of transport? Why? 2. Which is your least favourite? Why? 3. Do you drive? Why or why not? 4. What are the stages you need t…
Friendships
1. What do you usually do with your friends? 2. Is your social life in the UK similar or different from your social life back home? Do you find making new fri…
