Unit 1: What are you interested in?
Prompt: Make a conversation with your partner who you’re meeting for the first time in an
English class. You can use these topics to start the conversation:
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Introduce yourselves: What’s your name?
Hometown: Where are you from?
Hobbies and Interests: What do you like to do in your free time?
Favorites: Do you have a favorite book, food, sport, or movie?
Unit 1: What makes you happy?
Prompt: Share with your partner what brings happiness into your life and ask about theirs.
Consider these ideas:
2 Activities: Are there activities that make you feel good (e.g., listening to music,
reading)?
People: Who in your life makes you happy, and why?
Accomplishments: Are there achievements or skills that bring you joy?
Places: Is there a place where you feel especially happy?
Mindset: What do you do to stay positive, even when things are tough?
Unit 2: What makes a good school?
Prompt: Have a conversation with your partner about your favorite school. Ask about their
favorite school as well. Here are some ideas you can include:
3 School Size: Is it a big or small school? How about the classroom size?
Extracurricular Activities: Are there clubs (like book, soccer, or language clubs)?
Facilities: Is the school modern, with updated technology?
Campus Layout: What’s the campus like?
Teachers and Students: How are the teachers and the learning environment?
Comparison: How is it different from other schools?
Unit 2: What are your goals for the future?
Prompt: Share with your partner your future goals and plans. Ask about theirs as well. Use
these ideas to help:
Career Goals: What would you like to do for work or career?
4 Education: Do you have any academic or learning goals?
Personal Development: Is there something new you’d like to learn or a skill to
improve?
Life Goals: Do you have plans for family, travel, or other life experiences?
Challenges: What challenges do you think you might face, and how do you plan to
overcome them?
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Prompt: Talk with your partner about your food preferences and the reasons behind them.
You might include:
Food Preferences: What foods do you like or dislike?
Flavors: Which flavors do you enjoy or avoid (like spicy, sweet, or sour)?
Food Choices: How do you feel about fast food, organic food, and food with
artificial ingredients?
Unit 3: How do you stay healthy?
Prompt: Talk with your partner about your health habits and routines. Ask about theirs as
well. Use these ideas:
Exercise: What kind of physical activities do you do?
Diet: What kinds of food do you try to eat or avoid?
Sleep: How much sleep do you usually get, and how do you unwind before bed?
Stress Relief: What do you do to manage stress?
Health Goals: Do you have any specific goals, like drinking more water, reducing
sugar, or exercising more?
Unit 4: What makes something fun?
Prompt: Discuss the “top three” fun places in your area with your partner. Consider the
question, “What makes them fun places?” Some ideas to explore:
Places to Go: What are your favorite places (city park, museum, library, gym,
etc.)?
Activities: What do you do there?
Reasons: Why are these places fun for you?
Unit 4: How do you spend your weekends?
Prompt: Talk with your partner about how you like to spend your weekends. You could
discuss:
Routine: Do you have a usual weekend routine?
Relaxation: How do you unwind or recharge?
Activities: Do you like sports, hobbies, or social events on the weekends?
Friends and Family: Do you spend time with family or friends?
Special Plans: Do you have any upcoming weekend plans or trips?
Unit 5: What makes a good home?
Prompt: Talk with your partner about the key factors that make a house feel like a good
home. Consider discussing:
Location: Is it close to amenities, quiet, or near nature?
Size and Layout: How important is space? Do you prefer open or cozy spaces?
Comfort and Safety: What features make it comfortable or safe?
Community: Is a strong neighborhood community important?
Unit 5: What is important in a friendship?
Prompt: Discuss with your partner what qualities are important in a friendship. Consider
these aspects:
Qualities: What do you value most in a friend? (e.g., honesty, kindness, loyalty)
Support: How do friends support each other?
Activities: What do you enjoy doing with friends?
Challenges: How do you handle disagreements or challenges in friendships?
Memories: Share a memorable story or experience you’ve had with a friend.
Unit 6: What do you do to stay healthy?
Prompt: Discuss with your partner about staying healthy. Consider these aspects:
Healthy Habits: What daily habits help you stay healthy? (e.g., eating healthy
food, regular exercise, getting enough sleep)
6 Diet vs. Exercise: Which do you think is more important for health: eating healthy
or exercising? Why?
Motivation: How do you stay motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Challenges: What challenges do you face when trying to stay healthy, and how do
you overcome them?
Examples: Share a personal story about a time you improved your health or helped
someone else do so.
Unit 7: What makes a city special?
Prompt:
Discuss with your partner about cities and what makes them unique. Consider these
aspects:
Key Features: What are the key features of a city that make it special? (e.g.,
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landmarks, culture, food, people)
Favorite City: Describe a city you have visited that impressed you. Where is it
located, and what makes it special?
Culture and Experience: How do cities reflect their culture and history?
Living in Cities: Do you prefer living in a big city or a small town? Why?
Memories: Share a memorable experience you had while visiting a city.
Unit 8: What are the most important events in someone’s life?
Prompt:
Discuss with your partner about important life events. Consider these aspects:
Types of Events: What events do you think are the most important in someone’s
life? (e.g., graduation, marriage, career achievements)
8 Personal Experience: Share an important event in your life. Describe:
o What the event was about.
o How it affected your life.
o Why this was an important event for you.
Emotions: How did you feel during and after the event?
Lessons Learned: What did you learn from this experience?
Celebration: How do people in your culture celebrate major life events?