Probleme in der Strassenbahn, ein interessanter Abend in einem Restaurant, neue Menschen kennen lernen. Das sind immer gleich die wichtigsten Themen im Unterricht.
What does gleich here mean? It doesn't mean sofort nor same. If I translate it in the meaning of same it will be like this:
These are always same the most important subjects in the class.
Which really seems out of place. Please help.