What techniques do great storytellers use to keep people engaged?
Learn topic-related expressions and join the speaking club to practice them!
Hi, I'm Diana, a college student from Costa Rica.
I'm studying for a diploma degree in Secretarial Studies.
I'm looking forward to meeting you all in the Langclub session!
Participants · 19 people
-
Nishant1 -
B2AlicanKAYIKCI -
B1
AlexObando -
B2
Michael lee -
C1
MauroPachecoRodrigues -
B2
GusLett -
alrabeih -
B2
OlBrus -
Anton795 -
B1
Joseline -
B1Johann Canon -
C1Diana Villagra -
B1
Svitlana76 -
B2KhrystynaH -
C1
AntonioJusto -
C1AndresSoler
-
C1
Sand -
B2
Roger -
B2
AHMED21DZ
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What's the most significant lesson you've learned from a past relationship or friendship? |
|---|---|
| Q2. | What are some traditions or customs from your family's cultural background that you would like to continue or revive? |
| Q3. | If you could witness any event in history, what would it be and why? |
| Q4. | Do you enjoy reading in English? |
| Q5. | Do you prefer reading paper books or ebooks? |
| Q6. | If you could live in any literary world, which would it be and why? |
| Q7. | What's the most challenging experience you've had as a student, and how did you overcome it? |
| Q8. | What current trend do you find troubling and why? |
| Q1. | What makes a story captivating and memorable for an audience? |
|---|---|
| Q2. | How important is structure (beginning, middle, and end) in effective storytelling? |
| Q3. | Do you think personal experiences make a story more engaging? Why or why not? |
| Q4. | How can emotions be used to make storytelling more powerful? |
| Q5. | What techniques do great storytellers use to keep people engaged? |
| Q6. | How do body language and voice tone contribute to storytelling? |
| Q7. | What common mistakes do people make when telling stories? |
| Q8. | How can storytelling skills benefit everyday communication, like job interviews or social interactions? |
| Q1. | What would you most like to learn? |
|---|---|
| Q2. | Do you usually prefer to socialize in small groups or large ones? |
| Q3. | What are your thoughts on the impact of globalization on different cultures? |
| Q4. | Do you often hold the door open for strangers in public? |
| Q5. | What do you think are the key principles to having to a happy life? |
| Q6. | Are there any causes or charities that you feel particularly passionate about supporting? |
| Q7. | What are some of the most important innovations of the past decade? |
| Q8. | How has travel impacted your perspective on the world and your place in it? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Turning your camera on is mandatory.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
