2021/06/26　第163回例会TOPIC

TOPIC 1 : How To Make Small Talk

1. What kind of importance in communication do you think small talk has?
2. What kind of topic do you think is appropriate for small talk? Why?
3. What kind of topic do you think is inappropriate for small talk? Why?
4. What kind of topic do you often talk about with your friends, family members or colleagues?
5. What kind of feedback do you give when you are listening?
6.  What kind of questions are good to have a smooth conversation?

TOPIC 2 : Media Effects

1. What is your favorite TV show? Please describe it in detail.
2. What do you think are the good points and bad points of television in comparison with YouTube?
3. Whether you like it or not, the media is sometimes unfair; they sometimes control how you see things by providing certain types of interpretations on the topic. Do you think this is acceptable or not? Why?
4. Do you believe your country has free press? Do you think you receive information that is presented in a fair way?
5. Where do you often get information? Is it TV, newspaper, books or the Internet?
6. What kind of technique do you use to tell facts from fakes on the Internet?
7.  In addition to the pandemic, what kind of news is currently getting attention in your country?