20 chủ đề hội thoại cho người mới

Bắt đầu từ đây

Hiểu nhanh

Khái niệm / định nghĩa

Công thức trả lời dài hơn 1 câu: AREQ Answer → Reason → Example → Question back

Phương pháp áp dụng

1Nghe mẫu ngắn và xác định âm, trọng âm hoặc nhịp câu đang cần chú ý.
2Bắt chước chậm theo từng cụm, ghi âm rồi so sánh thay vì chỉ lặp lại trong đầu.
3Tăng dần tốc độ và đưa mẫu âm vào một câu mới có ý nghĩa với bạn.

Dấu hiệu bạn đã nắm bài

Bạn giải thích được ý chính bằng một hoặc hai câu mà không nhìn lại bài.
Bạn nhận ra được ví dụ đúng, ví dụ chưa tự nhiên và nói rõ lý do.
Bạn tự tạo được ít nhất hai ví dụ gắn với trải nghiệm của mình.

Kho ngôn ngữ

Dùng các cụm dưới đây như khung câu linh hoạt: thay chi tiết bằng ý thật của bạn, nói thành tiếng và điều chỉnh cho đúng ngữ cảnh.

The stress falls on … — Trọng âm rơi vào …
This sound is produced by … — Âm này được tạo bằng cách …
The vowel is short/long. — Nguyên âm này ngắn/dài.
Link these two words. — Nối hai từ này lại.
The ending sounds like … — Âm cuối nghe giống …
Say it slowly first. — Hãy nói chậm trước.
Now say the whole phrase. — Bây giờ nói cả cụm.
Could you repeat the model? — Bạn lặp lại câu mẫu được không?
Does this sound natural? — Cách phát âm này có tự nhiên không?
I need to work on … — Mình cần luyện thêm …
Let me record that again. — Để mình ghi âm lại.
The rhythm changes because … — Nhịp câu thay đổi vì …

1. Cách dùng tài liệu này để tiến thật

Mỗi chủ đề đi theo vòng Prepare → Speak → Reflect (PSR):

1Prepare (8'): học 6 chunks + 4 câu hỏi
2Speak (10–15'): TalkHub / ghi âm
3Reflect (5'): ghi 5 cụm mới + 1 lỗi hay gặp

Đừng cố “học thuộc 20 chủ đề một lúc”. Làm sâu 1 chủ đề / 2 ngày.

2. Chiến lược khi bí từ (cứu cánh A2–B1)

Paraphrase: *It’s a thing you use to…*
Example: *For example, like Zalo but for…*
Ask: *What’s the word for…?*
Buy time: *Let me think.* / *That’s a good question.*

Công thức trả lời dài hơn 1 câu: AREQ Answer → Reason → Example → Question back

3. Ngân hàng 20 chủ đề (chi tiết)

1) Daily routine Chunks: wake up, get ready, commute, take a break, wind down Opener: What does a normal weekday look like for you? Follow-ups: What’s the most stressful part? What would you change?

2) Food & cooking Chunks: comfort food, street food, cut down on sugar, cook from scratch Opener: What’s a dish that feels like home? Task: Mô tả cách làm món đơn giản trong 6 bước.

3) Travel dreams Chunks: bucket list, layover, get around, off the beaten path Opener: If you could visit one city next year, where would you go? Task: Lập 1-day itinerary 4 stops.

4) Hobbies Chunks: get into, on and off, lose track of time, unwind Opener: What do you do to clear your head after work?

5) Work / study focus Chunks: deadline, workload, stay on track, hand in, figure out Opener: What are you focusing on this month?

7) Music Chunks: on repeat, catchy, lyrics, live concert, chill playlist Opener: What song have you had on repeat lately?

8) Weather & seasons Chunks: humid, pouring, heatwave, crisp air, can’t stand Opener: Rainy days or sunny days — which fuels you more?

9) Technology habits Chunks: scroll, screen time, mute notifications, battery anxiety Opener: Which app do you open first every morning? Debate nhẹ: Should phones stay outside the bedroom?

10) Learning English itself Chunks: get stuck, plateaus, consistent, accent, make mistakes Opener: What’s your biggest challenge in English right now? Value add: Đổi tip học cho nhau cuối buổi.

12) Weekend plans Chunks: hang out, run errands, sleep in, spontaneous Opener: What’s one thing you want to do this weekend? Task: Plan a low-budget weekend together.

13) Sports & movement Chunks: work out, stay active, warm up, out of shape, cheer for Opener: Do you play sports or mostly watch?

15) Childhood memories Chunks: grow up, back then, used to, board games, neighborhood Opener: What game did you love as a kid?

16) Your city for visitors Chunks: must-see, local spot, tourist trap, worth it, day one Opener: What should a visitor do on day one in your city? Task: Create a “anti-tourist-trap” list of 5 places.

17) Shopping habits Chunks: window shopping, add to cart, shipping, return policy Opener: Online or in-store — which do you prefer and why?

18) Health habits Chunks: stay hydrated, stretch, burn out, sleep schedule Opener: How do you stay active during a busy week?

19) Small goals & dreams Chunks: work toward, milestone, realistic, one step at a time Opener: What’s a small goal you’re working toward?

20) Culture & festivals Chunks: celebrate, tradition, gather, decorate, meaning behind Opener: Tell me about a festival you celebrate. Deepening: Has the way people celebrate changed?

4. Session TalkHub 30 phút cho beginner

1Warm-up small talk (3')
2Chọn 1 chủ đề + review chunks (5')
3Interview A→B (8')
4Interview B→A (8')
5Swap 3 favorite sentences + feedback (6')

5. Homework sau mỗi chủ đề

Viết 10 câu dùng chunks
Ghi âm trả lời opener 90 giây không nhìn note
Đặt 2 câu hỏi mới tự nghĩ thêm

Tài liệu này mang lại giá trị khi bạn tái sử dụng chunks trong đời thật, không chỉ đọc list.

Nguồn tham khảo và học thêm

TalkHub tổng hợp, đối chiếu và diễn giải nội dung theo mục tiêu thực hành; các liên kết dưới đây giúp bạn đọc sâu hơn từ nguồn gốc.

Kiểm tra hiểu bài

Kiểm tra: 20 chủ đề hội thoại cho người mới

Kiểm tra chủ đề nói cơ bản và functional language.

+25 XP · ~6 phút

Bài kiểm tra

Đăng nhập để kiểm tra mức độ hiểu bài và nhận XP.

Bắt đầu từ đây

Hiểu nhanh

Khái niệm / định nghĩa

Công thức trả lời dài hơn 1 câu: AREQ Answer → Reason → Example → Question back

Phương pháp áp dụng

1Nghe mẫu ngắn và xác định âm, trọng âm hoặc nhịp câu đang cần chú ý.
2Bắt chước chậm theo từng cụm, ghi âm rồi so sánh thay vì chỉ lặp lại trong đầu.
3Tăng dần tốc độ và đưa mẫu âm vào một câu mới có ý nghĩa với bạn.

Dấu hiệu bạn đã nắm bài

Bạn giải thích được ý chính bằng một hoặc hai câu mà không nhìn lại bài.
Bạn nhận ra được ví dụ đúng, ví dụ chưa tự nhiên và nói rõ lý do.
Bạn tự tạo được ít nhất hai ví dụ gắn với trải nghiệm của mình.

Kho ngôn ngữ

Dùng các cụm dưới đây như khung câu linh hoạt: thay chi tiết bằng ý thật của bạn, nói thành tiếng và điều chỉnh cho đúng ngữ cảnh.

The stress falls on … — Trọng âm rơi vào …
This sound is produced by … — Âm này được tạo bằng cách …
The vowel is short/long. — Nguyên âm này ngắn/dài.
Link these two words. — Nối hai từ này lại.
The ending sounds like … — Âm cuối nghe giống …
Say it slowly first. — Hãy nói chậm trước.
Now say the whole phrase. — Bây giờ nói cả cụm.
Could you repeat the model? — Bạn lặp lại câu mẫu được không?
Does this sound natural? — Cách phát âm này có tự nhiên không?
I need to work on … — Mình cần luyện thêm …
Let me record that again. — Để mình ghi âm lại.
The rhythm changes because … — Nhịp câu thay đổi vì …

1. Cách dùng tài liệu này để tiến thật

Mỗi chủ đề đi theo vòng Prepare → Speak → Reflect (PSR):

1Prepare (8'): học 6 chunks + 4 câu hỏi
2Speak (10–15'): TalkHub / ghi âm
3Reflect (5'): ghi 5 cụm mới + 1 lỗi hay gặp

Đừng cố “học thuộc 20 chủ đề một lúc”. Làm sâu 1 chủ đề / 2 ngày.

2. Chiến lược khi bí từ (cứu cánh A2–B1)

Paraphrase: *It’s a thing you use to…*
Example: *For example, like Zalo but for…*
Ask: *What’s the word for…?*
Buy time: *Let me think.* / *That’s a good question.*

Công thức trả lời dài hơn 1 câu: AREQ Answer → Reason → Example → Question back

3. Ngân hàng 20 chủ đề (chi tiết)

1) Daily routine Chunks: wake up, get ready, commute, take a break, wind down Opener: What does a normal weekday look like for you? Follow-ups: What’s the most stressful part? What would you change?

2) Food & cooking Chunks: comfort food, street food, cut down on sugar, cook from scratch Opener: What’s a dish that feels like home? Task: Mô tả cách làm món đơn giản trong 6 bước.

3) Travel dreams Chunks: bucket list, layover, get around, off the beaten path Opener: If you could visit one city next year, where would you go? Task: Lập 1-day itinerary 4 stops.

4) Hobbies Chunks: get into, on and off, lose track of time, unwind Opener: What do you do to clear your head after work?

5) Work / study focus Chunks: deadline, workload, stay on track, hand in, figure out Opener: What are you focusing on this month?

7) Music Chunks: on repeat, catchy, lyrics, live concert, chill playlist Opener: What song have you had on repeat lately?

8) Weather & seasons Chunks: humid, pouring, heatwave, crisp air, can’t stand Opener: Rainy days or sunny days — which fuels you more?

9) Technology habits Chunks: scroll, screen time, mute notifications, battery anxiety Opener: Which app do you open first every morning? Debate nhẹ: Should phones stay outside the bedroom?

10) Learning English itself Chunks: get stuck, plateaus, consistent, accent, make mistakes Opener: What’s your biggest challenge in English right now? Value add: Đổi tip học cho nhau cuối buổi.

12) Weekend plans Chunks: hang out, run errands, sleep in, spontaneous Opener: What’s one thing you want to do this weekend? Task: Plan a low-budget weekend together.

13) Sports & movement Chunks: work out, stay active, warm up, out of shape, cheer for Opener: Do you play sports or mostly watch?

15) Childhood memories Chunks: grow up, back then, used to, board games, neighborhood Opener: What game did you love as a kid?

16) Your city for visitors Chunks: must-see, local spot, tourist trap, worth it, day one Opener: What should a visitor do on day one in your city? Task: Create a “anti-tourist-trap” list of 5 places.

17) Shopping habits Chunks: window shopping, add to cart, shipping, return policy Opener: Online or in-store — which do you prefer and why?

18) Health habits Chunks: stay hydrated, stretch, burn out, sleep schedule Opener: How do you stay active during a busy week?

19) Small goals & dreams Chunks: work toward, milestone, realistic, one step at a time Opener: What’s a small goal you’re working toward?

20) Culture & festivals Chunks: celebrate, tradition, gather, decorate, meaning behind Opener: Tell me about a festival you celebrate. Deepening: Has the way people celebrate changed?

4. Session TalkHub 30 phút cho beginner

1Warm-up small talk (3')
2Chọn 1 chủ đề + review chunks (5')
3Interview A→B (8')
4Interview B→A (8')
5Swap 3 favorite sentences + feedback (6')

5. Homework sau mỗi chủ đề

Viết 10 câu dùng chunks
Ghi âm trả lời opener 90 giây không nhìn note
Đặt 2 câu hỏi mới tự nghĩ thêm

Tài liệu này mang lại giá trị khi bạn tái sử dụng chunks trong đời thật, không chỉ đọc list.

Nguồn tham khảo và học thêm

TalkHub tổng hợp, đối chiếu và diễn giải nội dung theo mục tiêu thực hành; các liên kết dưới đây giúp bạn đọc sâu hơn từ nguồn gốc.

Kiểm tra hiểu bài

Kiểm tra: 20 chủ đề hội thoại cho người mới

Kiểm tra chủ đề nói cơ bản và functional language.

+25 XP · ~6 phút

Bài kiểm tra

Đăng nhập để kiểm tra mức độ hiểu bài và nhận XP.

Hiểu nhanh

Khái niệm / định nghĩa

Phương pháp áp dụng

Dấu hiệu bạn đã nắm bài

Kho ngôn ngữ

1. Cách dùng tài liệu này để tiến thật

2. Chiến lược khi bí từ (cứu cánh A2–B1)

3. Ngân hàng 20 chủ đề (chi tiết)

1) Daily routine Chunks: *wake up, get ready, commute, take a break, wind down* Opener: *What does a normal weekday look like for you?* Follow-ups: *What’s the most stressful part? What would you change?*

2) Food & cooking Chunks: *comfort food, street food, cut down on sugar, cook from scratch* Opener: *What’s a dish that feels like home?* Task: Mô tả cách làm món đơn giản trong 6 bước.

3) Travel dreams Chunks: *bucket list, layover, get around, off the beaten path* Opener: *If you could visit one city next year, where would you go?* Task: Lập 1-day itinerary 4 stops.

4) Hobbies Chunks: *get into, on and off, lose track of time, unwind* Opener: *What do you do to clear your head after work?*

5) Work / study focus Chunks: *deadline, workload, stay on track, hand in, figure out* Opener: *What are you focusing on this month?*

6) Movies / series Chunks: *binge-watch, plot twist, underrated, based on a true story* Opener: *Recommend something you’d watch again.* Rule: Không spoiler ending.

7) Music Chunks: *on repeat, catchy, lyrics, live concert, chill playlist* Opener: *What song have you had on repeat lately?*

8) Weather & seasons Chunks: *humid, pouring, heatwave, crisp air, can’t stand* Opener: *Rainy days or sunny days — which fuels you more?*

9) Technology habits Chunks: *scroll, screen time, mute notifications, battery anxiety* Opener: *Which app do you open first every morning?* Debate nhẹ: Should phones stay outside the bedroom?

10) Learning English itself Chunks: *get stuck, plateaus, consistent, accent, make mistakes* Opener: *What’s your biggest challenge in English right now?* Value add: Đổi tip học cho nhau cuối buổi.

11) Friends & social life Chunks: *get along, catch up, close friend, acquaintances* Opener: *How do you usually make new friends as an adult?*

12) Weekend plans Chunks: *hang out, run errands, sleep in, spontaneous* Opener: *What’s one thing you want to do this weekend?* Task: Plan a low-budget weekend together.

13) Sports & movement Chunks: *work out, stay active, warm up, out of shape, cheer for* Opener: *Do you play sports or mostly watch?*

14) Books / comics / blogs Chunks: *page-turner, skim, take notes, recommend* Opener: *Are you reading anything at the moment?*

15) Childhood memories Chunks: *grow up, back then, used to, board games, neighborhood* Opener: *What game did you love as a kid?*

16) Your city for visitors Chunks: *must-see, local spot, tourist trap, worth it, day one* Opener: *What should a visitor do on day one in your city?* Task: Create a “anti-tourist-trap” list of 5 places.

17) Shopping habits Chunks: *window shopping, add to cart, shipping, return policy* Opener: *Online or in-store — which do you prefer and why?*

18) Health habits Chunks: *stay hydrated, stretch, burn out, sleep schedule* Opener: *How do you stay active during a busy week?*

19) Small goals & dreams Chunks: *work toward, milestone, realistic, one step at a time* Opener: *What’s a small goal you’re working toward?*

20) Culture & festivals Chunks: *celebrate, tradition, gather, decorate, meaning behind* Opener: *Tell me about a festival you celebrate.* Deepening: *Has the way people celebrate changed?*

4. Session TalkHub 30 phút cho beginner

5. Homework sau mỗi chủ đề

Nguồn tham khảo và học thêm

Kiểm tra: 20 chủ đề hội thoại cho người mới

Hiểu nhanh

Khái niệm / định nghĩa

Phương pháp áp dụng

Dấu hiệu bạn đã nắm bài

Kho ngôn ngữ

1. Cách dùng tài liệu này để tiến thật

2. Chiến lược khi bí từ (cứu cánh A2–B1)

3. Ngân hàng 20 chủ đề (chi tiết)

1) Daily routine Chunks: *wake up, get ready, commute, take a break, wind down* Opener: *What does a normal weekday look like for you?* Follow-ups: *What’s the most stressful part? What would you change?*

2) Food & cooking Chunks: *comfort food, street food, cut down on sugar, cook from scratch* Opener: *What’s a dish that feels like home?* Task: Mô tả cách làm món đơn giản trong 6 bước.

3) Travel dreams Chunks: *bucket list, layover, get around, off the beaten path* Opener: *If you could visit one city next year, where would you go?* Task: Lập 1-day itinerary 4 stops.

4) Hobbies Chunks: *get into, on and off, lose track of time, unwind* Opener: *What do you do to clear your head after work?*

5) Work / study focus Chunks: *deadline, workload, stay on track, hand in, figure out* Opener: *What are you focusing on this month?*

6) Movies / series Chunks: *binge-watch, plot twist, underrated, based on a true story* Opener: *Recommend something you’d watch again.* Rule: Không spoiler ending.

7) Music Chunks: *on repeat, catchy, lyrics, live concert, chill playlist* Opener: *What song have you had on repeat lately?*

8) Weather & seasons Chunks: *humid, pouring, heatwave, crisp air, can’t stand* Opener: *Rainy days or sunny days — which fuels you more?*

9) Technology habits Chunks: *scroll, screen time, mute notifications, battery anxiety* Opener: *Which app do you open first every morning?* Debate nhẹ: Should phones stay outside the bedroom?

10) Learning English itself Chunks: *get stuck, plateaus, consistent, accent, make mistakes* Opener: *What’s your biggest challenge in English right now?* Value add: Đổi tip học cho nhau cuối buổi.

11) Friends & social life Chunks: *get along, catch up, close friend, acquaintances* Opener: *How do you usually make new friends as an adult?*

12) Weekend plans Chunks: *hang out, run errands, sleep in, spontaneous* Opener: *What’s one thing you want to do this weekend?* Task: Plan a low-budget weekend together.

13) Sports & movement Chunks: *work out, stay active, warm up, out of shape, cheer for* Opener: *Do you play sports or mostly watch?*

14) Books / comics / blogs Chunks: *page-turner, skim, take notes, recommend* Opener: *Are you reading anything at the moment?*

15) Childhood memories Chunks: *grow up, back then, used to, board games, neighborhood* Opener: *What game did you love as a kid?*

16) Your city for visitors Chunks: *must-see, local spot, tourist trap, worth it, day one* Opener: *What should a visitor do on day one in your city?* Task: Create a “anti-tourist-trap” list of 5 places.

17) Shopping habits Chunks: *window shopping, add to cart, shipping, return policy* Opener: *Online or in-store — which do you prefer and why?*

18) Health habits Chunks: *stay hydrated, stretch, burn out, sleep schedule* Opener: *How do you stay active during a busy week?*

19) Small goals & dreams Chunks: *work toward, milestone, realistic, one step at a time* Opener: *What’s a small goal you’re working toward?*

20) Culture & festivals Chunks: *celebrate, tradition, gather, decorate, meaning behind* Opener: *Tell me about a festival you celebrate.* Deepening: *Has the way people celebrate changed?*

4. Session TalkHub 30 phút cho beginner

5. Homework sau mỗi chủ đề

Nguồn tham khảo và học thêm

Kiểm tra: 20 chủ đề hội thoại cho người mới

1) Daily routine Chunks: wake up, get ready, commute, take a break, wind down Opener: What does a normal weekday look like for you? Follow-ups: What’s the most stressful part? What would you change?

2) Food & cooking Chunks: comfort food, street food, cut down on sugar, cook from scratch Opener: What’s a dish that feels like home? Task: Mô tả cách làm món đơn giản trong 6 bước.

3) Travel dreams Chunks: bucket list, layover, get around, off the beaten path Opener: If you could visit one city next year, where would you go? Task: Lập 1-day itinerary 4 stops.

4) Hobbies Chunks: get into, on and off, lose track of time, unwind Opener: What do you do to clear your head after work?

5) Work / study focus Chunks: deadline, workload, stay on track, hand in, figure out Opener: What are you focusing on this month?

6) Movies / series Chunks: binge-watch, plot twist, underrated, based on a true story Opener: Recommend something you’d watch again. Rule: Không spoiler ending.

7) Music Chunks: on repeat, catchy, lyrics, live concert, chill playlist Opener: What song have you had on repeat lately?

8) Weather & seasons Chunks: humid, pouring, heatwave, crisp air, can’t stand Opener: Rainy days or sunny days — which fuels you more?

9) Technology habits Chunks: scroll, screen time, mute notifications, battery anxiety Opener: Which app do you open first every morning? Debate nhẹ: Should phones stay outside the bedroom?

10) Learning English itself Chunks: get stuck, plateaus, consistent, accent, make mistakes Opener: What’s your biggest challenge in English right now? Value add: Đổi tip học cho nhau cuối buổi.

11) Friends & social life Chunks: get along, catch up, close friend, acquaintances Opener: How do you usually make new friends as an adult?

12) Weekend plans Chunks: hang out, run errands, sleep in, spontaneous Opener: What’s one thing you want to do this weekend? Task: Plan a low-budget weekend together.

13) Sports & movement Chunks: work out, stay active, warm up, out of shape, cheer for Opener: Do you play sports or mostly watch?

14) Books / comics / blogs Chunks: page-turner, skim, take notes, recommend Opener: Are you reading anything at the moment?

15) Childhood memories Chunks: grow up, back then, used to, board games, neighborhood Opener: What game did you love as a kid?

16) Your city for visitors Chunks: must-see, local spot, tourist trap, worth it, day one Opener: What should a visitor do on day one in your city? Task: Create a “anti-tourist-trap” list of 5 places.

17) Shopping habits Chunks: window shopping, add to cart, shipping, return policy Opener: Online or in-store — which do you prefer and why?

18) Health habits Chunks: stay hydrated, stretch, burn out, sleep schedule Opener: How do you stay active during a busy week?

19) Small goals & dreams Chunks: work toward, milestone, realistic, one step at a time Opener: What’s a small goal you’re working toward?

20) Culture & festivals Chunks: celebrate, tradition, gather, decorate, meaning behind Opener: Tell me about a festival you celebrate. Deepening: Has the way people celebrate changed?

1) Daily routine Chunks: wake up, get ready, commute, take a break, wind down Opener: What does a normal weekday look like for you? Follow-ups: What’s the most stressful part? What would you change?

2) Food & cooking Chunks: comfort food, street food, cut down on sugar, cook from scratch Opener: What’s a dish that feels like home? Task: Mô tả cách làm món đơn giản trong 6 bước.

3) Travel dreams Chunks: bucket list, layover, get around, off the beaten path Opener: If you could visit one city next year, where would you go? Task: Lập 1-day itinerary 4 stops.

4) Hobbies Chunks: get into, on and off, lose track of time, unwind Opener: What do you do to clear your head after work?

5) Work / study focus Chunks: deadline, workload, stay on track, hand in, figure out Opener: What are you focusing on this month?

6) Movies / series Chunks: binge-watch, plot twist, underrated, based on a true story Opener: Recommend something you’d watch again. Rule: Không spoiler ending.

7) Music Chunks: on repeat, catchy, lyrics, live concert, chill playlist Opener: What song have you had on repeat lately?

8) Weather & seasons Chunks: humid, pouring, heatwave, crisp air, can’t stand Opener: Rainy days or sunny days — which fuels you more?

9) Technology habits Chunks: scroll, screen time, mute notifications, battery anxiety Opener: Which app do you open first every morning? Debate nhẹ: Should phones stay outside the bedroom?

10) Learning English itself Chunks: get stuck, plateaus, consistent, accent, make mistakes Opener: What’s your biggest challenge in English right now? Value add: Đổi tip học cho nhau cuối buổi.

11) Friends & social life Chunks: get along, catch up, close friend, acquaintances Opener: How do you usually make new friends as an adult?

12) Weekend plans Chunks: hang out, run errands, sleep in, spontaneous Opener: What’s one thing you want to do this weekend? Task: Plan a low-budget weekend together.

13) Sports & movement Chunks: work out, stay active, warm up, out of shape, cheer for Opener: Do you play sports or mostly watch?

14) Books / comics / blogs Chunks: page-turner, skim, take notes, recommend Opener: Are you reading anything at the moment?

15) Childhood memories Chunks: grow up, back then, used to, board games, neighborhood Opener: What game did you love as a kid?

16) Your city for visitors Chunks: must-see, local spot, tourist trap, worth it, day one Opener: What should a visitor do on day one in your city? Task: Create a “anti-tourist-trap” list of 5 places.

17) Shopping habits Chunks: window shopping, add to cart, shipping, return policy Opener: Online or in-store — which do you prefer and why?

18) Health habits Chunks: stay hydrated, stretch, burn out, sleep schedule Opener: How do you stay active during a busy week?

19) Small goals & dreams Chunks: work toward, milestone, realistic, one step at a time Opener: What’s a small goal you’re working toward?

20) Culture & festivals Chunks: celebrate, tradition, gather, decorate, meaning behind Opener: Tell me about a festival you celebrate. Deepening: Has the way people celebrate changed?