Free Talking Topics Worksheet

If you’re struggling to energize your classroom with discussion and debate, these free-talking topics have been tested to keep them engaged.

Print them off. Cut them up. Put it in a hat. Select a topic at random and let your students talk in pairs or in a classroom.

Depending on the class, the free talking topics worksheet can keep things fresh. And this is a fantastic filler for the end of a lesson or even start one.

Free Talking Topics Worksheet

High schools (Do you have school uniforms? Do students drive to school in high school? Can students drink water in class?)
Work ethic (How long are typical work hours? Do students work after graduating?)
School clubs (What unique school clubs are there? Which club are you in? Why did you choose that club?)
Food and health (What is a typical meal? How healthy is it? Are gyms becoming more popular?)
Work dinner parties (Do wives and husbands attend work parties?)
Jobs (What jobs exist? Is it easy to get a job after graduation? Is it easy to find a job now?)
Pop culture (Who are pop culture icons in your home country?)
Video games (Do you play video games? What types of video games are popular?)
Parenting and punishment (What kind of punishment have you received at school or home? Do you believe in physical punishment?)
Restaurant tips (Are tips at restaurants common? How much is a reasonable tip?)
Holidays (What is your favorite holiday? What type of food do you eat on specific holidays?)
Gestures (What are some unique gestures (thumbs up, middle finger, etc) in your country?
Gift exchange (When you travel, is it common to exchange gifts? How about Christmas or any other holidays?)
Living with parents (How old do kids live with their parents?)
Greetings (How do you greet in your country? Do you bow or do handshakes?)
Safety and crime (Do you think your neighborhood is safe? What kind of crimes happen in your area?)
Punctuality (How often are friends late? How about buses and trains? Is it rude to be late?)
Sports (How do sports players show respect after a game? Are there any unique sports in your country?)
Multiculturalism (Is your country multicultural? Is multiculturalism a good thing?)
Gender discrimination (Do women and men make the same amount of money for doing the same job? Is there much gender discrimination in your home country?)