Winter Arc A1-A2

Discuss

Why do you think people set goals specifically during winter? Do you think winter is a good time to set goals? Why or why not?

What are some common winter goals?

How does the cold weather make you feel about your goals?

What is one small goal you can set for yourself this winter?

Have you ever heard about the Winter Arc Trend?

How can you stay motivated when it is cold and dark outside?

Watch the video snippet

and say what the Winter Arc trend is about

• What is the main idea behind the Winter Arc trend?
• How does the Winter Arc help people start their goals early in winter?
• Why does the speaker feel that it’s common to "slack" off during the holidays?

• What do you think about the Winter Arc trend? What do you like or dislike about it?

• Do you think social media helps people improve themselves? Why or why not?
• How can setting goals in winter help or hurt how we feel?

Vocabulary corner

watch the video again and spot the words that match these definitions

To dedicate yourself to a goal or plan

lock in

commitment

A promise to do something

become second nature

Something that you do easily and automatically

give yourself a break

To allow yourself some time to relax

deserve

To earn something based on your actions.

Very busy and full of activity

hectic

Discuss

How do you plan to keep your motivation high during a hectic winter?

What habits or routines you wish would become second nature to you during winter months?

What commitments do you wish to lock in this winter?

Gap-fill activity

lock in

commitment

complete the sentences with the words

1. After a long week of studying, it’s important to _________ and relax for a while.
2. When you _________ to your fitness goals, you promise to make healthy choices regularly.
3. When you practice something a lot, it becomes _________, and you can do it without thinking.
4. Everyone works hard, so we all _________ some time to relax and enjoy life.
5. It's easy to make excuses during busy times, but it’s important to make a _________ and focus on your plans.
6. This week has been very _________ because I have too many exams and activities to do.

second nature

give yourself a break

deserve

hectic

Meet Tom

lock in plans

make a commitment

He finds it hard to stay motivated when the weather is cold and the days are short. What advice can you give to Tom to help him feel more motivated?

become / feel like second nature (to you)

give yourself a break

Create

example sentences using the new vocabulary.

deserve

hectic

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2. lock in

3. second nature

1. give yourself a break

4. deserve

5. commitment

6. hectic