International Day for Tolerance

Share your opinion on tolerance:

• What are the reasons for intolerance?
• Why is tolerance important nowadays?
• Are you a tolerant person?
• Can you recall any experience of being intolerant towards others? How did you feel then?
• Can you recall any experience of other people being intolerant towards you? How did you feel then?
• Do you think people should be more tolerant to each other in their everyday life? Why?

Stereotypes

We can't believe all the stereotypes about different nationalities. What do you think about it? Why should we be suspicious of stereotypes? Give advice on how to avoid stereotypes.

Film discussion

Let's discuss the film "Jacksaw Ridge" by Mel Gipson. What impressed you most of all? What is the film message in your opinion? Do you share the main character's views on war and life? Would you recommend this film to your friends? Why/Why not?

Mother's Day

October 14th is Mother's Day in Belarus. What would you like to tell your mum on this day? How do you celebrate this day in your family? 

Belarus Vs the UK

Does Belarus differ greatly from the UK? Do we have anything in common? Share your point of view in terms of geographical position, nature, traditions, symbols, food, people, mentality, etc.

The generation gap

They say that parents and children have difficulties understanding each other because of the generation gap. What do you think about it?

Big or Small family?

Which is better: to be an only child in the family or to have a big family with many siblings? Share your opinion. Don't forget to comment on other students' ideas.