2024/10/07

Language and Identity

• For those who speak multiple languages, how do you switch between them in different social settings?
• What does this reveal about your cultural identity?

2024/10/14

Work-Life Balance

• Are the pressures too high? (societal pressures/self inflicted pressures)
• How do academic expectations differ between Taiwan and other countries?
• What techniques do you use to manage your time effectively?

2024/10/21

Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

• How many hours a day do you think students spend on social media? How does it affect your daily routine?
• What role does social media play in your life: entertainment, communication, or something else?

2024/11/04

Balancing Passion vs. Practicality in Choosing a Career

• What defines a "practical" career? Is it about money, job stability, or social status?
• Have you ever been told that following your passion isn’t a realistic option? How did you respond?
• Is it irresponsible to follow a passion if it doesn’t guarantee financial stability? Why or why not?

2024/11/11

Student Debt: Is Higher Education Worth the Cost?

• Is there an intrinsic value to education beyond just getting a job? What is it?
• Are there specific fields where higher education is absolutely necessary? Which ones?

2024/11/18

Dating and Relationships in the Digital Age

• Are relationships formed through apps as meaningful as those formed in person?
• Is there a stigma attached to meeting someone through a dating app?
• Have you ever experienced or witnessed "relationship comparison" because of social media? How did it affect the relationship?

Globalization: Is It Helping or Hurting Developing Countries?

• Has globalization created more jobs or destroyed local industries in developing countries?
• Should developing countries focus on protecting local industries, or should they open up to foreign competition?
• Do you think globalization enriches cultures by bringing in diverse perspectives, or does it lead to cultural erosion?

International Education: Should More Students Study Abroad?

• What do you think is the biggest advantage of studying abroad that you wouldn’t get in Taiwan?
• Do you think living in another country makes students more independent or better prepared for life after graduation?
• How important do you think studying abroad is for improving language skills?

Post-Graduation Anxiety: Career Expectations vs. Reality

• What are your expectations for your first job after graduation? Are you hoping for a high salary, work-life balance, or something else?
• Do you feel like your university education has prepared you for the real-world job market?
• How do family expectations influence your career choices, and do you feel pressure to live up to those expectations?

Cultural Awareness

• How do you define “culture?”
• What things define the culture of your country?
• How diverse is your country?
• Describe a situation where you had to adapt to something new. How did you feel?

Education

• What are the characteristics of a good educator?
• What are the benefits of using the time during and after university?
• What are the skills you would like to learn?

2024/10/08

Movies

• What is your movie preference?
• What are the trends in movies?
• Do you usually watch movies at a theater or do you stream them?
• Who is your favorite actor/ actress?

2024/10/15

Social Media

• How many social media terms and abbreviations do you know?
• Do you know any other terms used in social media?
• Do you agree the following statement, “Your social media presence is an important part of your resume for a social media job.”

2024/10/22

Travel

• Are you interested in visiting remote areas such as national parks, forests, or remote towns and villages?
• How often do you go to areas of natural beauty?
• Think about a local tourist attraction. What can you do to make it more appealing to visitors?

2024/11/05

Future Innovations

• What are the positive effects of modern technology?
• What are the negative effects of modern technology?
• Do you agree the following statement? “Modern technology has more negative effects than positive effects.”

2024/11/12

Career

• Think about your future career. Will you work in an office or at home? What languages will be used at the workplace? Who will you work for?
• What forms of technology are regularly used in your future career?

2024/11/19

Fashions and Trends

• What are some current fashions and trends in your country?
• Why do you think people pay attention to trends?
• Do you pay a lot of attention to trends? Why or why not?

Clothes

• What do your clothes say about you?
• In what situations might people under-dress or overdress? Why?
• How important are clothes for creating identity?

Product

• Do an online review for a product that has an interesting innovative feature.
• What is the product? Do you like it?
• Would you recommend it to your friends? Why or why not?

How to make a memorable first impression

• Talk about personal uniqueness
• Ways to present your best personality traits

2024/10/02

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Future Plan

• What kind of challenges are college students facing today?
• How to evaluate pros and cons of future development

In Retrospect

• The most difficult decision you’ve ever made
• Was it a crisis or an opportunity in disguise?

2024/10/16

Story-telling Technique

• Describe an unforgettable event or scary incident
• How to make your personal story more interesting

2024/10/23

What best represents our generation in popular culture?

• Music, TV, movie
• How did you develop your taste in music?

2024/11/06

Describing Personality and Behavior

• The most annoying person I know
• Best ways to deal with unpleasant personality

2024/11/13

Cultural Differences

• Understand traditions around the world
• How to promote your own culture

2024/11/20

Gender and Ethnic Stereotype

• Ramifications of social bias
• Where does prejudice come from?

Evolution

• How far have we gone and are we really civilized?

Is talking about politics a real taboo?

• How to logically present opinions on current affairs