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Do you buy lottery tickets? Why?
Would $700,000 solve your problems?
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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
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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?
2. History you probably didn't know
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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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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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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
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4. Amazing Animals
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5. Related to Brazil
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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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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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6. (Geo)politics, Culture & Countries
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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?
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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"?
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?
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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?
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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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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?
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7. Sports & Exercise
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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
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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
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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?
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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"?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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?
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?
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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?
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Should all companies try to change the world for the better or should they focus on their core business?
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