Sample Topics for discussions, debates, presentations, role-plays
●
Vulgar
language, register, and verbal taboos
●
Turn-taking in speech
●
Personal anecdotes
and life experiences
●
Greetings,
friendly exchange, farewells - How do friends meet, take their leave? What are
the typical topics of small talk? How are strangers introduced?
●
Body
language – shaking hands and kissing
●
Language
learning experiences/strategies: What’s the best way to learn a foreign
language?
●
Patterns
of politeness: what are the most common formulas for politeness and when should
they be used?
●
Ethnic background/personal history
●
A part
of the US/host country (hometown)
●
Educational background / Education system
●
Talk
about a topic in timeline format
●
Talk
about your first year of College / University life (fraternities, sororities,
dormitories, etc.)
●
Music
●
Foods young people eat
●
Entertainment/hobbies
●
Things
you like about your country / things you don’t like about your country
●
Festivals/Holidays/Celebrations
●
Telephone
●
Careers
●
Elements of culture
○
Ideas: beliefs, values, and institutions
○
Behaviors:
customs, habits, dress, foods, and leisure
○
Products:
literature, folklore, art, and music
0 comentarios:
Publicar un comentario