Conversation
This page is for students that wish to focus on conversation surrounding a variety of different topics!
Read and discuss the stories.
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Do you know what The Outback is?
Which would be the worst environment to be stranded in?
What is a possible reason he would lie about it?
Do you know what The Outback is?
Are there a lot of hobos in your city?
Is a person too young to write an autobiography at the age of 38?
Do you think it is strange that he changed his mind about traveling as a hobo?
Are there a lot of hobos in your city?
Without reading this story how do you think a guy had 600 children?
Do you know anyone that has been to a fertility clinic?
Do you think someone has ever married their brother, sister or cousin by mistake?
Without reading this story how do you think a guy had 600 children?
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?
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?
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?
Discussion Topics
Read and discuss the stories.
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Are you interested in the Amazon?
Would you like an adventure into the Amazon?
What do you think happened to him?
Are you interested in the Amazon?
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?
Are you married? How old were you when you got married? Why did you get married?
Do you know anyone that you think married for money?
Do you think he deserves more than 7 years in jail?
Are you married? How old were you when you got married? Why did you get married?
Have you ever seen a panda in a zoo?
What do you know about pandas?
Do you think it is a good tool? What strategies can Brazil use to increase trade deals and power?
Have you ever seen a panda in a zoo?
There is an expression in English "That's the way the cookie crumbles" which means "Those are the consequences or that's what happens"
What is the American diet known for?
Have you ever heard of the Graham cracker?
There is an expression in English "That's the way the cookie crumbles" which means "Those are the consequences or that's what happens"
Look at this picture! What do you think the story is going to be about?
What is the average number of children families have in Brazil?
What crazy idea do you think could make a difference in Brazil?
Look at this picture! What do you think the story is going to be about?
Read and discuss the stories.
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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?
Do you know what insect that is?
Would you eat an insect?
Stir-fry... that sounds delicious!
Do you know what insect that is?
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?
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?
Do you watch "The Walking Dead"?
What do you believe happens after you die?
What do you want to happen at your funeral?
Do you watch "The Walking Dead"?
What do you think the story is about?
How would you feel if you woke up in the middle of the Amazon rainforest?
What are you going to dedicate your life to?
What do you think the story is about?
Read and discuss the stories.
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What is the furthest you have run?
Do you like the Olympics? Do you ever watch the marathon?
Why do you think Sweden wanted him to finish his marathon?
What is the furthest you have run?
Are you worried about getting diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's?
Is this a skill or a superpower?
Do you think more importance and money should be given to research into diseases?
Are you worried about getting diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's?
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?
What do you know about the confederates?
Have you heard of or been to Americana?
Would you like to visit Americana during these festivals?
What do you know about the confederates?
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?
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?
Read and discuss the stories.
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What is your opinion about native Indians that have been uncontacted? Should we contact them?
What do you think their life expectancy is? Don't you think it is cruel to leave them living in such difficult conditions?
What do you think happened to his tribe?
What is your opinion about native Indians that have been uncontacted? Should we contact them?
This story is related to the story before called "The Uncontacted". Read that story before reading this one.
Imagine being alone for 40 years - would you go crazy? How long would you survive in the jungle alone?
What do you think will happen to him? How can we protect him?
This story is related to the story before called "The Uncontacted". Read that story before reading this one.
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?
How old do you think is the oldest person?
Would you like to visit the pyramids and Stonehenge? Are you interested in ancient history?
Would you like to be preserved for 5300 years when you die?
How old do you think is the oldest person?
Do you like cycling, riding bicycles or taking drugs 😜?
What do you think is the most grueling sport?
Almost everyone was doping at that time, do you think it is fair that he was banned for life while other riders were not?
Do you like cycling, riding bicycles or taking drugs 😜?
What do you know about Bonnie & Clyde?
If you were going to rob a place, which place would you rob and how?
Does Brazil have its own "Robin Hood"?
What do you know about Bonnie & Clyde?
Read and discuss the stories.
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Would you like to visit space?
What do you think should happen to stray dogs? *stray means animals without a home/owner
Do you think it was necessary to send animals into space?
Would you like to visit space?
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?
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?
Would you like to live in a city surrounded by jungle? What would be the problems? What would be the benefits?
What do you think of Ford cars?
Would you like to visit Forlandia?
Would you like to live in a city surrounded by jungle? What would be the problems? What would be the benefits?
What do you need to become a taxi driver in Brazil?
Which profession in Brazil do you think requires people with good memories?
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?
Read and discuss the stories.
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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?
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?
What is the worst - being legless, armless, blind or deaf?
Have you ever planted a tree? Do you think we should plant more trees in public places?
Should we be trying to incentivise people who receive money from the government to add more to society?
What is the worst - being legless, armless, blind or deaf?
Have you had a lot of tragedy in your life?
Did your school have a security guard and counselors?
What do you think should happen to the boy with the gun?
Have you had a lot of tragedy in your life?
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?
Israel / Palestine History
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?
Read and discuss the stories.
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Have you heard of Moby Dick?
What is your opinion about hunting whales?
Do you think the whale was trying to sink the boat?
Have you heard of Moby Dick?
What does it mean to "Run around like a headless chicken"?
Do you like visiting the farm?
Would you like to visit this festival?
What does it mean to "Run around like a headless chicken"?
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"?
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?
Do you think there was more stress in 1518 than their is today? How about relaxation?
Is dancing stressful or a way to relax?
What is the strangest thing you have seen in the streets?
Do you think there was more stress in 1518 than their is today? How about relaxation?
Have you been to Varginha?
Did you used to walk to and from school?
What do you think?
Have you been to Varginha?
Read and discuss the stories.
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Do you think Nuclear Power is too risky?
Did you ever do experiments at school?
Do you know anyone that has died from an overdose?
Do you think Nuclear Power is too risky?
How would you feel about going to war to fight for Brazil?
Have you ever seen a fight because of a soccer game?
Do you think there should be a United States of South America?
How would you feel about going to war to fight for Brazil?
Do you believe that Big Foot exists?
What do you know about Chinese medicine?
Which animals today do you think will survive climate change?
Do you believe that Big Foot exists?
How often do you use a vending machine?
Would you ever eat bear meat?
What do you think people would do if a vending machine started selling bear meat in your hometown?
How often do you use a vending machine?
What springs to mind when you think of Peru?
Do you ever have trouble sleeping?
Do you have a big appetite?
What is something that you eat a lof of and then feel a little sick?
Why do you think obesisty is becoming more of a problem these days?
Do you have a big appetite?