1: When do you notice native speakers speaking the fastest?

2: What kinds of conversations are easiest for you to follow in English?

3: Do you think clear communication is more important than having a native-like accent? Why?

4: Have you ever misunderstood someone because of the way they stressed certain words?

5: In your culture, are people generally direct or indirect when speaking?

6: How does the rhythm of your native language compare to English?

7: Which situations require you to speak most clearly: work, travel, social events, or something else?

8: Do people in your country judge others based on their accent? Why or why not?

9: How do you think AI, voice assistants, and translation tools are changing the importance of pronunciation?