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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com Where we were born and raised often determines what we eat and how we feel about fitness. In America our busy lifestyles coupled with unhealthy fast food restaurants adds up to a lot of overweight people. How is diet and fitness viewed in other countries? Can …
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com Exposure to violence and how it affects us. Media outlets have become more violent & graphic over the years. What type of violence is acceptable? What "good" comes out of this exposure to violent media? Does it disease our minds? What age should kids be allowe…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com Does the environment belong to humans? Do people in developed countries care much how their lifestyle affects the environment? Are we recycling? Do we REALLY know how our trash is being dealt with or are we just guessing? Are we connected or narcissistic? This…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com_____Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com Perspectives on Education. Is it a right or a privilege? How much is it worth? Why is it so important? Does it go beyond a career? What are we willing to sacrifice for it? Enjie, Arman, Christy, & Dave address the importance…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com_____Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com When is it appropriate to have plastic surgery? Should it be kept secret? Is it acceptable to change your looks to marry a rich spouse or get acting and modeling jobs? Will it improve self-esteem? How much is too much? More …
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com_____Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com Is the death penalty fair punishment for murder? How is capital punishment used in other countries? Is it our right as humans, to decide when another person's life should end, or is that a matter for a higher power? Can pris…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as EnglishMeeting.com_____Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com When some people hear the work "marijuana" they immediately think of a very bad, illegal drug. Do people die from marijuana overdoses? Are the coffee houses (serving marijuana) in Amsterdam changing their society in a negati…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as www.EnglishMeeting.com ___Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com Is it fair to let countries, including Iran, develop nuclear capacity? How dangerous is this problem? Can this be the inception of a nuclear war or perhaps the release of a dirty bomb? Tensions abound during this discussi…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as www.EnglishMeeting.com Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com Gasoline prices rise as we see oil companies make record profits. What can we do about a serious problem that people don't openly protest? How can we shift our dependency from fossil fuel to alternate energy forms? A rallyin…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as www.EnglishMeeting.com Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com A different paradigm of warfare: Terrorism. Though this type engagement has been around for some time, it appears to be gaining popularity and effectiveness. What inspires human beings to volunteer for suicide missions? Is i…
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Play: Left click Download: Right click, save link as OR save target as Subscribe to EnglishMeeting.com China- it is not a matter of "if" it will become the next superpower, but rather "when." What are the ramifications of this inevitable force throughout the world economically, politically, and socially? Are other countries myopic while neglecting …
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www.EnglishMeeting.com Relationships are complicated, and for most of us, very necessary. Americans tend to show their passion openly while other cultures can be much more conservative. Where should we draw the line? Social gatherings where men & women meet are taboo-is it worth going to jail to experience some fun? What makes a relationship/marria…
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www.EnglishMeeting.com Differences in culture can be a learning opportunity or a reason for prejudice. As our world gets smaller, everyone will be forced to deal with cultural variations. How difficult is it to stay open-minded? Is it too much work to adapt or do we remain with what is comfortable? This international group presents experiences comi…
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www.EnglishMeeting.com Animal Rights. What animals should we eat? Do we know how animals are treated and later killed for food? Should animals be used for clothing? Is it possible for many of us to be vegetarian? What about nature and nurture? An uncomfortable issue for an international group of meat eaters to discuss. Is ignorance bliss? Dayanis, …
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A compelling discussion on a sensitive issue: illegal immigration. Why are certain ethnic groups blamed? If borders were more open, what would happen to the country? If countries didn’t have illegal immigrants working for less pay, would the country be able to survive? Where do we draw the line? Strong views from an international group representing…
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www.EnglishMeeting.com Parts 1 & 2 Abortion- who's decision is it? Government? Family? Father? Woman? What happens if you make it illegal? Part 3 Cheating on your boy/girlfriend, spouse. Should there be complete honesty? Are there good reasons to keep a secret? A very intriguing rap session. A powerful discussion with stunning realizations. Reactio…
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