Monday, 12:00-13:00, R70203

1. current events
2. world issues
3. politics
4. religion
5. philosophy
6. economics
7. movies/TV shows
8. ethical questions
9. predictions about the future
10. the value of pessimism

Thursday, 12:00-13:00, R1204

 Daily Activities
• What are some things that you do every day?
• Describe a typical daily routine.
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 Daily Activities
• Tell what you do at various times throughout the day.
• Ask your partner to tell you his/her daily schedule.

 Occupations
• What do you know about these occupations?
• Which one(s) would you be interested in doing?

 Occupations
• What kind of job would you like your son/daughter to have?
• Some of these jobs are difficult and dangerous. Would you be willing to try them?

 Transportation
• How do people in your country get to where they want to go?
• Do you often take public transportation? Why or why not?

 Transportation
• What type of transportation do you use when you are in a hurry?
• How do you travel when you go on vacation?

 Hobbies
• Which one(s) is/are the most interesting to you?
• What kinds of hobbies do your friends have?
• How much time every week do you spend on your hobbies?

 Hobbies
• What are the benefits of doing something you enjoy every day?
• Which new hobby would you like to learn? Why?

 Food
• What kinds of foods do you eat every day?
• Do you usually eat fruits and vegetables? What kinds?

 Food
• Where do you usually buy your food?
• Is the food you eat the best for your health? Why or why not?

 Pets and Animals
• Why do people keep animals as pets?
• Which one(s) do you like most or least? Why?
• Which are better pets: cats or dogs?
• Did you have a pet when you were a child?

 Family and Relationships
• How many people are in your family? Describe each of them.
• Tell how the people in the picture are related to you.
• Tell about your extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) if you know them well.
• Tell about people you know outside of your family.

 News stories
• Which recent news story is the most interesting?
• Which recent news story is the most impressive?

Monday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

1. Food
2. Cultural differences
3. Quentin Tarantino movies.
4. Computer games
5. Origins of the universe.
6. Fashion
7. Music
8. Black holes
9. Environment
10. WWII tanks
11. Global warming
12. Festivals

Thursday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

1. Campus Life
2. Social Media & Digital Life
3. Travel & Dream Destinations
4. Part-Time Jobs & Side Hustles
5. University Events & Nightlife
6. Mental Health & Student Stress
7. Food, Snacks & Dorm Cooking
8. Movies, TV Shows & Streaming Habits
9. Friendship & Relationships
10. Cultural Differences & Customs
11. Future Plans & Big Dreams
12. Travel Hacks & Weekend Getaways

Friday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

1. -College Life: Taiwan vs. USA
2. -Digital Footprint: What You Post Stays Forever
3. -Social Media: Good or Bad for Communication?
4. - Dream Travel Destinations
5. -Cultural Taboos Around the World
6. -AI and the Future of Work
7. -English Story Adventure – Part 1 (Game Week)
8. -English Story Adventure – Part 2 (Game Week)
9. -The Impact of Fast Food on Culture
10. -The Role of Body Language in Communication
11. -Weird and Unique Festivals Around the World
12. -The Influence of Music on Language Learning

Wednesday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

1. What you did over summer break
2. How to chat with anyone
3. Recommending music
4. Recommending things to watch
5. Recommending reading: novels, social media, books, comics, websites, etc.
6. Is the world getting better or worse?
7. Introduce your hometown
8. Famous people you’d like to meet
9. What do you wish would change in your country?
10. Food
11. Lesser-known holidays and traditions
12. Hobbies

Tuesday, 12:00-13:00, R3302

Week 1: Languages
Week 2: Foreign Language Learning
Week 3: Religions
Week 4: Temples
Week 5: Confucianism
Week 6: Traditional Arts
Week 7: Traditional Etiquette
Week 8: The Gifting Culture
Week 9: Food Culture
Week 10: Night Markets
Week 11: Small Talk
Week 12: Coffee or Tea Break