How much homework or papers do students need to do? How much free time do they have?
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Tell a funny story you experienced at school.
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Which languages are taught in school? Is it difficult to learn to speak them well?
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What is your opinion about boarding schools? Would you study in one of them?
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Where do (did) you go to school? Do you think it is (was) a good school? Why?
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Do you think distance learning will help to extinguish formal education?
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Did you have to wear a uniform at school? Express your opinion about it.
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Which is more important: the skills you learn in school or in real life? Explain.
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Once you graduate, should you stop learning? Explain. How can you continue to learn?
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Do you think it is easier to learn as a child or as an adult? Explain your view.
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Does education guarantee a good job?
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Do you think private schools are always better than the public ones?
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Which subjects were you good and bad at school?
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Can you tell a story from school that really marked your childhood/adolescence?
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How many students were there in a class? Do you think this number is acceptable to assure a good-quality teaching?
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What are the qualities of a good teacher? And a good student?
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What is (was) your favourite subject? Why do (did) you like it?
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Who is a special teacher that inspired you to enjoy her/his subject?
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