Who really owns public space — the government or the people?
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I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Participants · 5 people
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Gbolahan -
KarenMarques -
Elimar -
MahiDer -
C1
JoShin
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Have you ever been part of a book club? If so, what was your favorite book you read as a group and why? |
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| Q2. | What is the funniest advertisement you have seen? Describe it. |
| Q3. | Are you a person who says something as it is or gives hints to it without saying? |
| Q4. | If you could only ask one question to get to know someone deeply, what would you ask? |
| Q5. | Do you enjoy reading in English? |
| Q6. | If you could live in any country for a year, where would it be? |
| Q7. | Who is someone you admire, and why? |
| Q8. | If you had no physical, financial or other obstacles, what skill would you like to have? |
| Q1. | Who really owns public space — the government or the people? |
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| Q2. | Do you think cities should have more free, open areas? |
| Q3. | Have you ever felt excluded from a space meant for everyone? |
| Q4. | Would you support reclaiming streets for pedestrians only? |
| Q5. | How do architecture and design show power? |
| Q6. | Do you think people can emotionally “own” a place? |
| Q7. | Would you create zones of silence or creativity in your city? |
| Q8. | Should public spaces ever belong to private companies? |
| Q1. | Why do people seek out scary or thrilling experiences, like horror films or roller coasters? |
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| Q2. | What do you think about artificial intelligence? |
| Q3. | What are some popular myths, legends, or folktales from your country or culture? |
| Q4. | Do you like going to karaoke? Can you sing? |
| Q5. | What kind of art is popular or native to your city or country? |
| Q6. | What’s a small gesture that always makes you smile? |
| Q7. | What’s a common misconception about people from your country or region? |
| Q8. | What was your favorite class in school? |
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.
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
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