Basic Conversation Unit 17. Outside the comfort zone

Basic Level. Conversation class. Outside the comfort zone

(U17. Doing New Things)

(U17. Doing New Things)

• Be going to to talk about plans for the future.
• Describe what you can & can't do.
• Asking and giving reasons to do something: why & because.

Quote

Quote

What do you think? Would you do it?

Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political figure, diplomat and activist.

What is the comfort zone?

"a situation in which you feel comfortable and you do not have to do anything new or difficult".

(For You) What represents the comfort zone?

Can you describe it? (maybe with one example) 1st, we'll see some examples...

Having a job

Having a house and access to services or utilities (public services)

Working from home

Having a family and friends

Having an internet connection

(For You) What represents the comfort zone?

Can you describe it? (maybe with one example)

Practice: Asking and giving reasons to do something: why & because.

(For You) What represents stepping out of the comfort zone?

Can you describe it? (maybe with one example) 1st, we'll see some examples...

Moving to another house or even city (or country!)

Doing new activities (sports, arts, studying something new, etc.)

Taking a day to be offline.

Telling people how you actually feel about something or someone.

(For You) What represents stepping out of the comfort zone?

Can you describe it? (maybe with one example)

Practice:

• Asking and giving reasons to do something: why & because.
• Describe what you can & can't do.

Feelings & Emotions(related to being in or outside the comfort zone)

After

Before

Motivated Satisfied Proud

ScaredStressed Anxious

Let's practice with a song!(just 1 min)

Something just like this The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

How do you think this song is related with stepping out of the comfort zone?

Let's practice with a song!

Something just like this The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

Lyrics

Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Oh, I want something just like this Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Oh, I want something just like this...

I've been reading books of old The legends and the myths Achilles and his gold Hercules and his gifts Spider-Man's control And Batman with his fists And clearly I don't see myself upon that list But she said, where'd you wanna go? How much you wanna risk? I'm not lookin' for somebody With some superhuman gifts Some superhero Some fairy-tale bliss Just something I can turn to Somebody I can kiss I want something just like this

How do you think this song is related with stepping out of the comfort zone?

Practicing a language with songs!

• It's funny.
• They give you a connection to the local culture.
• Songs that you like are easy to memorize (grammar + vocabulary).
• Sing along to practice pronunciation.

Related vocabulary

Is there something you would like to explore that you haven't yet? Is there something that scares you, but at the same time appeals you to do?

Tell us about your (possible) plans to get out of your comfort zone.

Practice: Be going to to talk about plans for the future.

Tell us about your (possible) plans to get out of your comfort zone.

Practice: Be going to to talk about plans for the future.

Prepare arguments for or against this statement: in the end, getting out one's comfort zone is not worth it.

Thank you!

Are you OK with getting out of your comfort zone? (from time to time)

Can you give us one example when you did it? How did you feel?