I teach at an all boys high school and I have two extra conversation classes a week. I'm having problems coming up with ideas of what to do with them for the fall/winter semester. What have you been doing with your extra classes?

I've used Breaking News English a few times with my conversation classes. There is usually a news story and a pile of ideas for how to teach it. It was great during World Cup, too.

I have a class of 14 disinterested students. I've tried articles which turned into paper airplanes and crumpled.

Play to their interests.

Tell them that each class 2 students will present their favorite character from the game they like to play best. They should use screenshots, explain the armor and weapons, what type of character (wizard, warrior) etc.

Ask questions during their presentation. Allow the class to ask questions too.

It will take a few weeks before all the students are finished. Then start getting into which character is better. You can have huge classroom debates on topics like:

Who would win in a fight - a warrior from WoW or a Wizard from <insert game name here.>

Which game is better.

Etc

The students will give you all the info during their presentations. Use that to form the debate questions.

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Hi
Not exactly the most exciting subjects to talk about during conversation, but i was also clueless and my teacher gave my a work sheet of ideas.  Like i say they arent maybe the most exciting things a teenager wants to talk about but from one question you can make many more questions. 

Do boys and girls like similar hobbies? If yes, why? If no, why not?
At what age do you think its okay to have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Why do you think Korean kids want to be sport stars these days? Who influences this?
What are some topics that you feel uncomfortable talking about with your parents?
If you could change one thing about your school, what would you change?
What customs and manners are important in Korea?
Who do you think is the most terrile person who has ever lived in the world?why?
If your dram is different from your parents thoughs, what would you do?
What etiquette should we observe while using a cellular phone in a public place?
What do you think of your schools hair code? Do you think its reasonable or too strict?
What subject do you like best? And why?
If your friend is blind, what can you do for him or her?
English is considered as one of the most important subjects at school.  Why do you think we should learn English?
Do you want to get plastic surgery in the future? Why/why not?
Should women become the head of family? Why, why not?
What do you think is the most serious pollution problem in Korea?
Do you think artists are different from ordinary people? Why, why not?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of internet shopping?
Name a few hobbies that you think are addictive or unhealthy? Explain.
For you, what is the most important quality you look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend?
If your child wants to be a sports player, will you support him or her? Why, why not?
What are some difference between your generation and your parents?
What are some special things that you will always remember about your school days?
What part of Korean cultures make you feel proud?
If you could travel back in history, who would you like to meet and why?
If you could travel back in history who would you want to be and in which event?
What are the most important standards that help you choose your job?
What etiquette should we observe in school?
Some teachers check their students diaries in elementary school. Do you think it is necessary or not?
Which do you prefer to wear, school uniforms or casual clothes at school? And why?
What do you think of studying together with the disabled?
If you had your own child, would you teach him or her English in their early childhood? Why or why not?
Why do you think many people spend a lot of money to improve their looks?
Should we save money or spend money?
What do you think about house husbands who stay at home and do the housework instead of their wives?
What do you do to protect the environment in your daily life?
What are the positive affects of the arts in our society?
Do you think the media like TV, newspapers, and internet is always correct? Why or why not?

I hope this helps!