Starter Questions
Do you consider yourself a lucky person?
Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go your way?
Do you believe in luck?
Do you have a lucky number?
Are there any things you do for good luck?
Do you know any superstitions from your country or culture?
Have you ever avoided doing something because you thought it might bring bad luck?
Do you think people create their own luck?
Would you rather be lucky or talented?
Have you ever experienced an amazing coincidence?
Vocabulary
luck
chance
coincidence
fortune
fate
superstition
belief
good luck
bad luck
lucky charm
fortune teller
prediction
destiny
opportunity
risk
probability
coincidence
blessing
curse
mysterious
predictable
unpredictable
fortunate
unfortunate
accidental
random
Useful Idioms & Expressions
The luck of the draw
Something that depends entirely on chance.
“Getting a good seat was just the luck of the draw.”
As luck would have it
Used when something happens by chance, especially when it is convenient or surprising.
“As luck would have it, I found my lost wallet on the way home.”
Push your luck
To take a risk because you have already been lucky.
“You’ve already won twice. Don’t push your luck!”
Beginner’s luck
Unexpected success when someone is doing something for the first time.
“I beat my friend at chess the first time I played. It must have been beginner’s luck.”
Down on your luck
Having a period of bad luck or difficulty.
“He’s been down on his luck recently.”
Strike it lucky
To suddenly have a lot of success or good fortune.
“She struck it lucky when she found a valuable antique.”
A stroke of luck
A lucky event that happens unexpectedly.
“Finding that cheap hotel was a real stroke of luck.”
Knock on wood
Something people say to avoid tempting fate after talking about something positive.
“I’ve never been seriously ill, knock on wood.”
Discussion Questions
Do you think luck plays an important role in people’s lives?
Is success more about hard work or luck?
Why do people believe in superstitions?
Why do different cultures have different superstitions?
Do you think some superstitions can actually influence people’s behaviour?
Would you change your plans because of a bad omen?
Is believing in luck harmless, or can it become a problem?
Do you think winning the lottery would make someone happier?
Would you rather be extremely lucky or extremely intelligent?
Can failure sometimes lead to good things later?
Have you ever experienced a coincidence that seemed too strange to be random?
Why do people blame bad luck when something goes wrong?
Do you think some people are naturally luckier than others?
Can you create your own luck by taking more opportunities?
Would you trust a fortune teller to predict your future?
If you could have one lucky charm, what would it be?
Is it possible to be successful without being lucky?
