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Conversation
CK English's methodology is based on conversation. We want you to talk about everything... not just your weekend and daily life, but various topics. So we have these read-and-discuss stories available for you. We also have listening and music classes too.
1. Remarkable People
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Do you consider yourself to be lucky?
Are you afraid of flying?
Is she the luckiest person you know?
Do you consider yourself to be lucky?
Do you know anyone that was born as a conjoined twin?
Siamese twins is the common term for conjoined twins... but not very politically correct.
What do you think of this story?
Do you know anyone that was born as a conjoined twin?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Do you think it sounds like an easy job? The past was hard and yet we complain a lot today... do you think our complaints are justified?
Do you think it is right that his skull and the pole are on display? Do you think he learnt to speak Spanish with a brain injury? So no excuses about learning English 😂😂😂!
What do you think the story is going to be about?
What do you think the story will be about?
Do you buy lottery tickets? Why?
Would $700,000 solve your problems?
What do you think the story will be about?
Do you think lawyers will be replaced by AI and robots in the future?
Do you have a party trick?
Have you heard of the Darwin Awards? They are awarded to people that have died or hurt themselves doing very dumb things... because according to Darwin - only the strong and intelligent survive.
Do you think lawyers will be replaced by AI and robots in the future?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Where do you usually eat lunch on week days?
How do you think Brazil should improve its transportation network?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Do you like to read?
Who do you think is the GOAT in business?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Can you read it? What do you think the story will be about?
If Brazil went to war with Argentina, would you be willing to fight as a soldier?
It is amazing how people adapt. Do you think you would adapt well if you had a serious injury and needed to live in a wheelchair, or do you think you would be quite bitter about it?
Can you read it? What do you think the story will be about?
Would you like to be a pilot?
Do you think countries should implement a "2-child" policy?
What is your opinion about the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
Would you like to be a pilot?
Do you know anyone that is very rich, but looks and lives like a poor person?
Do you "come from" money?
What would you prefer - be rich and a fool, or be poor but very intelligent?
Do you know anyone that is very rich, but looks and lives like a poor person?
Do you like noodles?
What would you say is the most culturally relevant food in Brazil?
Is time very important to you when deciding what to eat?
Do you like noodles?
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2. History you probably didn't know
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Are there any stories of cannibals in Brazil?
Have you heard of Sawney Bean?
It might not be true, but there are probably similar true stories like it. What do you think?
Are there any stories of cannibals in Brazil?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Antarctica?
Do you like adventure sports?
What is your opinion about this? Who was the first?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Antarctica?
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Is acid a popular drug in Brazil?
Have you ever experienced something like that?
Do you think these kinds of drugs should be legalized?
Is acid a popular drug in Brazil?
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What is the Portuguese word for "cocktail"?
Why do you think it is called a "cocktail"?
Hmmm do you believe this theory? Next time you are enjoying your “Moscow mule” try not to think about ginger in a horses butt! 😂
What is the Portuguese word for "cocktail"?
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Would you like to be immortal?
Do you think it was easier to be successful in the past than it is today?
What do you think the government can do to fix this kind of fraud?
Would you like to be immortal?
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Is the 5th of November an important date in Brazil?
Have you heard of Guy Fawkes?
Protests are mostly done by university students and young people... why do you think that is?
Is the 5th of November an important date in Brazil?
Have you ever thought of being a pilot?
What do you know about Mussolini?
What do you think the story is about?
What would be your strategy if you were in a shipwreck?
What is your greatest fear?
What do you think the story is about?
Are you concerned about scams getting worse with AI?
Do you know how to play chess?
I hope you liked that story!
Are you concerned about scams getting worse with AI?
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What do they mean by "Pho-king good soup"? Do you like soup?
What is your hangover cure? What do you know about Vietnamese food?
Does your hometown have a Vietnamese restaurant? Would you like it if it did?
What do they mean by "Pho-king good soup"? Do you like soup?
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Bran is "farelo" of cereal. Do you ever have cereal for breakfast?
Would you like to go into business with your brother or sister?
Who do you think was right in this story?
Bran is "farelo" of cereal. Do you ever have cereal for breakfast?
Do you watch cartoons?
What would you like your legacy to be when you pass away?
If you could write a cartoon, what would it be about?
Do you watch cartoons?
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Do you like Marshmallows? Did you like them when you were young?
Did you know Marshmallows are made from plants? Does that mean marshmallows are healthy?
Do you like camping? Do you like marshmallows in your hot chocolate? Did you find the story about marshmallows interesting?
Do you like Marshmallows? Did you like them when you were young?
Does beer give you hangovers?
Have you ever heard of Trappist beer?
Why do you think this beer is becoming endangered?
Does beer give you hangovers?
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Have you ever played with Lego? Do you buy it for your kids? Have you ever stood on a lego brick? How did you feel? 😂
Lego is more than 90 years old, does Brazil have any famous companies that are older than 90 years?
Do you think Lego will continue to be a hit in the future or do you think kids will start to play more video games and forget about Lego?
Have you ever played with Lego? Do you buy it for your kids? Have you ever stood on a lego brick? How did you feel? 😂
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3. Unexplained/Unsolved Stories
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Do you believe in ghosts?
Do you know where the Azores are? Which country do they belong to?
With all the evidence, what do you think happened and do you think it would make a good book to read?
Do you believe in ghosts?
What springs to mind when you think of Peru?
Do you ever have trouble sleeping?
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Would you like to have twins... or would you have liked to have had twins?
What is the first thing you think of when you think about England?
Does everyone have their own "demons" chasing them?
Would you like to have twins... or would you have liked to have had twins?
Are you good at remembering people's names?
Have you ever traveled alone?
Do you feel like you have déjà vu often?
Are you good at remembering people's names?
Have you heard of Easter Island? Could you find it on a map? Would you like to visit?
Would you have liked to have been an explorer in 1772?
Do you think that Easter Island is a good example of what could happen to us, Brazil and the world, if we do not look after our natural resources? How can we balance the economy and preserve our natural environment?
Have you heard of Easter Island? Could you find it on a map? Would you like to visit?
Do you ever confuse people's names?
Have you ever woken up in a place and, for a second or two, not knowing where you were?
Where would you rather spend 36 years of your life - in prison, psychiatric hospital, deserted island or a shack in the Amazon rainforest?
Do you ever confuse people's names?
When on an airplane do you ever worry about hijackings?
Should cash be banned?
Do you think he survived?
When on an airplane do you ever worry about hijackings?
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4. Amazing Animals
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Do you like frogs? What good do they do for us humans?
Is extinction of species something you worry about? Why?
Do you think it is a part of the natural order or do you think humans should get involved and try to stop the spread of the fungus?
Do you like frogs? What good do they do for us humans?
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Do you have crows in your city?
Is pollution a problem in your city?
Would you support the introduction of crows into your city to pick up trash even though they are not naturally found there?
Do you have crows in your city?
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Where do cheetahs usually come from?
Do you think hunting is a bad thing?
Do you think cheetah would be able to survive in Brazil?
Where do cheetahs usually come from?
Have you ever held a monkey?
Have you been to Thailand?
Do you think monkeys with certain star signs are worse than others?
Have you ever held a monkey?
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Do you know where emus come from?
If you could declare war on any animal which would it be?
What do you think? Is this story true?
Do you know where emus come from?
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5. Related to Brazil
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Do you think Brazil is a very dangerous place?
Have you ever been woken up by gunfire or explosions?
What should Brazil do to get crime down?
Do you think Brazil is a very dangerous place?
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Do you know where this mountain is?
What is your opinion about Venezuela?
Do you like hiking?
Do you know where this mountain is?
Have you heard of shrunken heads?
How different do you think travelling was in the 1900s in Brazil?
Should shrunken heads remain on display?
Have you heard of shrunken heads?
Have you been to Varginha?
Did you used to walk to and from school?
What do you think?
Have you been to Varginha?
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What do you think happened to this tribe when they got the internet?
How different would your life be without the internet?
What do you think this tribe should do about their "internet problem"?
What do you think happened to this tribe when they got the internet?
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6. (Geo)politics, Culture & Countries
Choose a story to read and discuss.
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Which country do you think is more dangerous - South Africa or Brazil?
Have you ever been robbed or assaulted?
What do you think is the best way to stop crime in a country?
Which country do you think is more dangerous - South Africa or Brazil?
What do you know about the history of Israel and Palestine?
Did you know that before Israel was created, the area was a British colony?
What is your opinion of Bill Clinton?
What do you know about the history of Israel and Palestine?
What do you think is the main reason that deals (business, marriage, political) don't work out?
What were you doing in 1993?
Who do you think is to blame for the poor living conditions in Gaza?
What do you think is the main reason that deals (business, marriage, political) don't work out?
What are you usually doing at 6:00 AM on a Saturday morning?
Are kidnappings still a big problem in Brazil?
What do you think is the solution for the Israel / Palestine issue?
What are you usually doing at 6:00 AM on a Saturday morning?
What do you think the story is about?
When will/did you graduate and in what?
What is your opinion of adults in Brazil that do not work but live off their parents money?
What do you think the story is about?
What is your religion and how religious are you?
How did you "find" your religion?
What do you think about the war in Ukraine?
What is your religion and how religious are you?
Has there ever been a coup in Brazil?
When was the last time a protester was shot in Brazil?
Do you think the UN should intervene in Myanmar and put a stop to the military?
Has there ever been a coup in Brazil?
Which countries do you think are involved in "The Battle for the Nile"?
Brazil has a lot of natural resources - have there ever been conflicts over these natural resources?
Do you think Egypt and other countries with limited resources should try to find ways to decrease the population growth rate?
Which countries do you think are involved in "The Battle for the Nile"?
Do you think any country would invade Brazil?
What determines who owns islands - the people that got there first or the country closest?
After reading this story, who do you think the Falkland islands belong to?
Do you think any country would invade Brazil?
What do you know about Martin Luther King?
Do you think there is any benefit in having segregation between races?
Do you care much about who wins the Nobel Peace Prize?
What do you know about Martin Luther King?
Have you heard of this guy?
Could you ever see yourself running for a political position?
Do you think he is still alive? Google it!
Have you heard of this guy?
If you could own any company which would it be? If you could own any country, which would it be?
Have you ever heard of Transnistria?
How powerful is Globo in influencing politics?
If you could own any company which would it be? If you could own any country, which would it be?
Do you believe affairs are grounds for divorce?
What would you do to encourage the country to have more kids if you were the president?
What is your opinion of Buddhism?
What do you think the longest someone can go without eating or drinking?
Where do you think the Buddha Boy is?
What is your opinion of Buddhism?
What do you think is the best way to fight ISIS?
What do you think the expression "a shell of itself" means? And the expression "on the march"?
Do you think this group is part of ISIS?
What do you think is the best way to fight ISIS?
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What country is referred to on the map?
How do you celebrate Christmas?
Should the government stop this tradition?
What country is referred to on the map?
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Which city in Brazil would you describe as an enclave?
Do squatters have rights to property in Brazil?
Do you think places like this should exist in all cities?
Which city in Brazil would you describe as an enclave?
Do you think there are any celebrities or politicians in Brazil with body doubles?
What would you do if you received an order from the government to report to Brasilia?
What would you do if you were in his position?
Do you think there are any celebrities or politicians in Brazil with body doubles?
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Would you like to see more migrants coming to Brazil?
How difficult is it to come to Brazil illegally?
Do you think presidents should resign if they fail to deliver on their promises?
Would you like to see more migrants coming to Brazil?
Would you like it if your country had a royal family?
To what extent do you believe in freedom of speech?
Do you think Thailand will remain a monarchy for the next 50 years?
Would you like it if your country had a royal family?
Would you worry if the government started putting up security cameras in your neighbor hood?
What is your opinion of China?
How can the UN are the world's governments stop this from happening?
Would you worry if the government started putting up security cameras in your neighbor hood?
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7. Sports & Exercise
Choose a story to read and discuss.
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What do you think of using animals in sports?
What is the weirdest sport you have heard of?
Do you think the west should try to liberate Afghanistan from the Taliban again?
What do you think of using animals in sports?
Are you interested in World Cup Soccer? Why?
Which 4 European teams do you think were involved? Would you like to spend 10 days at sea?
What do you think of the world cup so far?
Are you interested in World Cup Soccer? Why?
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Do you know what Sumo Wrestling is?
Which sport do you think is fading in popularity in Brazil?
What do you think is the healthiest sport to do?
Do you know what Sumo Wrestling is?
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What is an ultramarathon? What is the furthest you have run?
Do you have any desire or objectives to one day participate in a challenging event like a 100km run? Is it good that the government is sponsoring these kinds of events?
Would you have done what Zhu did or would you have saved yourself first and then worried about other people?
What is an ultramarathon? What is the furthest you have run?
Have you heard of this activity? Would you like to try?
Do you believe that dangerous cultural traditions should be banned?
Is what he saying true? If we make changes to Carnival to make it safer, less of a debauchery?
Have you heard of this activity? Would you like to try?
What wearable tech do you use?
Why do you think wearable tech is so popular at the moment?
What do you think about chips being implanted into your skin?
What wearable tech do you use?
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8. Just for Fun
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Do you think it will really happen?
Do you think it will really happen?
Now, think about if it were a robot controlling the tracks... what should the robot do?
9. Business, Products & Tech
Choose a story to read and discuss.
Could AI be dangerous? Do you think AI should be regulated like nuclear weapons are?
Do you think it is possible for AI or machines to feel emotions or be sentient?
So should Google continue to work and develop AI... do you think it has potential to end up badly like in "The Terminator" with Skynet?
Could AI be dangerous? Do you think AI should be regulated like nuclear weapons are?
Do you know the story of Coca-Cola?
If you could choose one of these things to never have been invented, which would you choose? Which are you most happy to have been invented?
What do you think are the ingredients of cola-cola? If you were given the recipe by the owner of Uberlandia Refrescos, would you try to sell it to Pepsi, share it online or just say "interesting"?
Do you know the story of Coca-Cola?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Red Bull"?
Can you think of another company that has a 43% market share?
Do you find it interesting that they were 50/50 partners?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Red Bull"?
What do you know about Tesla?
Have you ever heard of the car company Rivian? Do you think that these electric car companies are really worth more than traditional companies like BMW and Ferrari?
Do you think there is an opportunity for a Brazilian car manufacturer to compete against these companies? What is your opinion of Elon Musk?
What do you know about Tesla?
What do you think the future of housing will be like?
Why are houses so expensive?
So do you think this is how houses will be built in the future?
What do you think the future of housing will be like?
Have you ever ridden a scooter?
Are there any "unicorns" (startups worth more than a billion dollars) in Brazil?
Do you think this kind of transport is just a fad or will it be here for a long time?
Have you ever ridden a scooter?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word plastic?
How different would life be today without the invention of plastic?
After everything you have learnt, what would you like to happen regarding the regulation of plastics?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word plastic?
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Have you heard of "Only Fans"?
Do you think that traditional news sites such as The Wall Street Journal are going to be as powerful as they are today as in the past?
If you had the opportunity to get rich in a way like Tim Stokely did, would you take that opportunity?
Have you heard of "Only Fans"?
Have you ever had French wine?
Apart from French wine, what else do you think will be a thing of the past?
What do you drink when celebrating or commiserating?
Have you ever had French wine?
Have you or someone you know ever experienced depression?
Why do you think depression is more common today than in the past?
Do you think things like magic mushrooms and marihuana should be legalized for medical purposes? How about for recreational purposes?
Have you or someone you know ever experienced depression?
Do you invest your money?
Are you skeptical of the financial system?
Based on what you know now, which system is better?
Do you invest your money?
Have you noticed that Ronald has been missing?
Do you think he was a good mascot?
Do you think McDonald's should bring back Ronald?
Have you noticed that Ronald has been missing?
What do you think the story will be about?
Would you trust this guy?
Do you think he deserves 25 years in prison?
What do you think the story will be about?
What do you think is more important - education or experience?
Do you like spicy chips?
Would you like to watch the movie?
What do you think is more important - education or experience?
Have you ever had a garage sale where you sell the things you don't use anymore?
What do they mean when they say "It's the latest bet that Gen Z will go vintage"?
Is your granddad a stylish guy?
Have you ever had a garage sale where you sell the things you don't use anymore?
What is your understanding of Silicon Valley? Does Brazil have its own version of Silicon Valley?
What do you know about PayPal? Does Brazil have a "mafia"?
savvy means intelligent. flush wish means full of. Do you know and savvy people flush with big ideas?
What is your understanding of Silicon Valley? Does Brazil have its own version of Silicon Valley?
Are you interested in fashion? Would you like to work in the fashion industry?
What does it mean to moonlight? Have you ever had a moonlighting job?
It is common that immigrant gain success in the USA. Do you think that Brazil should open it's borders to immigrants?
Are you interested in fashion? Would you like to work in the fashion industry?
Have you heard of "Only Fans"?
Do you think that traditional news sites such as The Wall Street Journal are going to be as powerful as they are today as in the past?
If you had the opportunity to get rich in a way like Tim Stokely did, would you take that opportunity?
Have you heard of "Only Fans"?
What do you know about Tesla?
Have you ever heard of the car company Rivian? Do you think that these electric car companies are really worth more than traditional companies like BMW and Ferrari?
Do you think there is an opportunity for a Brazilian car manufacturer to compete against these companies? What is your opinion of Elon Musk?
What do you know about Tesla?
How did you meet your partner?
Have you ever met someone online and started dating them?
What do you think about monopolies? Do you think it is ok that one company owns 4 out of the 5 biggest dating apps?
How did you meet your partner?
How rich would you need to be to be completely satisfied with how much money you have?
Are you interested in fashion? Have you heard of Bernard Arnault before?
What factor determines how rich you will be in Brazil - family, education, personality, luck, etc?
How rich would you need to be to be completely satisfied with how much money you have?
What do you think they mean when they say "The Steve Jobs of Dating"?
How do you feel about dating apps?
Would you ever invest in a dating app?
What do you think they mean when they say "The Steve Jobs of Dating"?
What do you think the biggest difference between American and Chinese companies are?
Do you think Uber came up with the idea of “uber”?
Do you worry about Chinese companies like Huawei having your personal data?
What do you think the biggest difference between American and Chinese companies are?
Do you like Mexican food? Is opening a Mexican restaurant a good business idea in your city?
Have you ever been to a fine dining restaurant?
Do you know what guac is? Think about it... famous Mexican side dish?
Do you like Mexican food? Is opening a Mexican restaurant a good business idea in your city?
What do you think of cloning?
What do you think of cloning endangered species? Is it a legitimate way of saving them from extinction? What are some of the disadvantages that might occur?
Do you think it is a good idea to bring back extinct animals? All things combined, do you think that we should continue doing research into cloning and continue to clone animals, extinct animals and maybe even people?
What do you think of cloning?
What is a Tycoon?
Are there any musicians in Brazil that have leveraged their name and created businesses making themselves filthy rich?
How much time do you think she spends on her business ventures?
What is a Tycoon?
Have you heard of synthetic meat?
Do you think vegan burgers are as good as real ones?
Do you think this is just a trend or do you think that veganism will continue to grow in popularity?
Have you heard of synthetic meat?
How often do you read wikipedia?
Have you had any good ideas recently?
Have you ever made an edit or donation to Wikipedia?
How often do you read wikipedia?
Do you like the idea that a company like Coca-Cola is tracking how often, where, when, how and why you drink coke?
Have you heard of the freestyle machine?
How do you think AI could help you in your company?
Do you like the idea that a company like Coca-Cola is tracking how often, where, when, how and why you drink coke?
Now do you know what I am talking about when I say the Solo cup?
It is interesting that the Spanish Flu led to the invention of paper cups. What inventions do you think will/have come from the Covid pandemic?
Do you think the design and color of these cups is trademarked?
Now do you know what I am talking about when I say the Solo cup?
What does it mean to be "past your peak"?
Do you believe that consumption of beer in Brazil has also dropped?
Would you like to see the age limit for drinking increased to 21 like in the US? Do you think beer should be taxed more?
What does it mean to be "past your peak"?
Have you ever thought about working in the mining industry?
Have you heard of cobalt?
Do you like companies like Tesla that are driving the future forward?
Have you ever thought about working in the mining industry?
Have you heard of the Medellin Cartel?
Is there any business today that handles 80% of any global industry? Which company has the largest market share of a certain industry?
Why do you think he got 30 years while his brothers only got 5 years in prison?
Have you heard of the Medellin Cartel?
What are the two meanings of "trip"?
Do you think that psychedelics can help mental health problems?
What do you think? Would you invest in a psychedelic resort?
What are the two meanings of "trip"?
Have you ever been to an IKEA? Do you like meat balls?
Would you ever buy furniture from a catalog or online?
Which Brazilian company should follow this marketing strategy?
Have you ever been to an IKEA? Do you like meat balls?
Have you heard of the ice-cream company called Dippin' Dots?
Do you know much about cryogenic technology? How is it used today?
Do you think it is interesting how a business run by one person can be a failure but run by another person it can be so successful?
Have you heard of the ice-cream company called Dippin' Dots?
Do you wish you were taller or shorter?
What is your opinion about cosmetic surgery?
Do you know anyone that would get this surgery?
Do you wish you were taller or shorter?
Should all companies try to change the world for the better or should they focus on their core business?
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