B2
B2
Lexile Range: 880L – 1120L
Getting to Know You:
- Learn vocabulary related to career paths
- Understand common idioms
- Read a short text about binge-watching and its effects
Daily English
Introduction
Introduction and Icebreaker
WARM-UP
Discuss
Discuss the photos and how they relate to your life?
Ask and answer questions. You may use the topics on the previous page as a guide.
Ask and Answer
VOCABULARY MATCH & DISCUSS
Education and Work
Art and Design
Medicine
Architecture
Law
Computer Science
Business Management
Engineering
Accounting
Questions
Read the words, discuss their meanings, and answer the questions.
- Describe the jobs and university degrees using the words from the box.
Strenuous
fulfilling
Demanding
Rewarding
Technical
Questions
- Are there any skills you learned at school or university that have been useful in your current job?
Questions
- Describe your experience at school. How could it have been improved?
READING
Reading
Binge Watching
Binge-watching refers to the act of consuming multiple episodes of a TV series or a
streaming show in one sitting or over a short period of time. It has become increasingly
popular in recent years due to the availability of streaming services.
Watching multiple episodes in one sitting can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which can
contribute to health problems such as obesity and heart disease. Additionally,
binge-watching can interfere with sleep, social interactions, and work or school
responsibilities, leading to a decrease in productivity and overall well-being.
Binge-watching can have some positive aspects. It can be a way for people to unwind
and relax, providing a form of escapism from the stresses of life. Additionally, it can be a
shared experience, as people can watch and discuss their favourite shows with friends
and family, creating a sense of community and bonding over shared interests.
DISCUSS
Questions
1. Which words would you use to describe binge-watching?
2. Discuss how each word could be linked to binge-watching.
absorbing
engaging
Bingewatching
addictive
sedentary
mindless
engaging
distracting
entertaining
Press "Questions" to reveal questions.
GRAMMAR
IDIOMS
Fill in the blanks
Fill in the blanks
Questions
- What are some things you do to feel better when you're feeling under the weather?
Questions
2. What was something that you thought would be a piece of cake, but ended up being much harder than you thought?
Questions
3. Have you ever had to bite the bullet and make a difficult decision even though you knew it would be unpopular?
Questions
4. What's something you would like to own, but you think it costs an arm and a leg?
Questions
5. Do you consider yourself to be good at keeping secrets, or do you tend to spill the beans?
Questions
Questions
- Why do you think people binge-watch TV or movies? Is it healthy behaviour?
6. How do you ensure you stay on the ball and stay organised in your daily life?
Video Comprehension
Video
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
Questions
- Why do you think people binge-watch TV or movies? Is it healthy behaviour?
Questions
2. Is binge-watching a form of escapism? Why or why not?
Questions
3. How can someone know when they're binge-watching too much?
Questions
4. Are there some types of shows that people are more likely to binge-watch? Explain.
Questions
5. Are there any positive aspects to binge-watching?
Strenuous:
Demanding a lot of physical or mental effort and energy.
Technical:
Using specialized knowledge and skills to perform tasks related to technology, engineering, or scientific fields.
Demanding:
Requiring much skill or effort.
Fulfilling:
Providing happiness and satisfaction.
Rewarding:
Making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful, or done something well
The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant or mundane realities
Escapism:
Sedentary:
Tending to spend much time seated and inactive.
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Transcript
B2
B2
Lexile Range: 880L – 1120L
Getting to Know You:
Daily English
Introduction
Introduction and Icebreaker
WARM-UP
Discuss
Discuss the photos and how they relate to your life?
Ask and answer questions. You may use the topics on the previous page as a guide.
Ask and Answer
VOCABULARY MATCH & DISCUSS
Education and Work
Art and Design
Medicine
Architecture
Law
Computer Science
Business Management
Engineering
Accounting
Questions
Read the words, discuss their meanings, and answer the questions.
Strenuous
fulfilling
Demanding
Rewarding
Technical
Questions
Questions
READING
Reading
Binge Watching Binge-watching refers to the act of consuming multiple episodes of a TV series or a streaming show in one sitting or over a short period of time. It has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the availability of streaming services.
Watching multiple episodes in one sitting can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which can contribute to health problems such as obesity and heart disease. Additionally, binge-watching can interfere with sleep, social interactions, and work or school responsibilities, leading to a decrease in productivity and overall well-being.
Binge-watching can have some positive aspects. It can be a way for people to unwind and relax, providing a form of escapism from the stresses of life. Additionally, it can be a shared experience, as people can watch and discuss their favourite shows with friends and family, creating a sense of community and bonding over shared interests.
DISCUSS
Questions
1. Which words would you use to describe binge-watching?
2. Discuss how each word could be linked to binge-watching.
absorbing
engaging
Bingewatching
addictive
sedentary
mindless
engaging
distracting
entertaining
Press "Questions" to reveal questions.
GRAMMAR
IDIOMS
Fill in the blanks
Fill in the blanks
Questions
Questions
2. What was something that you thought would be a piece of cake, but ended up being much harder than you thought?
Questions
3. Have you ever had to bite the bullet and make a difficult decision even though you knew it would be unpopular?
Questions
4. What's something you would like to own, but you think it costs an arm and a leg?
Questions
5. Do you consider yourself to be good at keeping secrets, or do you tend to spill the beans?
Questions
Questions
6. How do you ensure you stay on the ball and stay organised in your daily life?
Video Comprehension
Video
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
Questions
Questions
2. Is binge-watching a form of escapism? Why or why not?
Questions
3. How can someone know when they're binge-watching too much?
Questions
4. Are there some types of shows that people are more likely to binge-watch? Explain.
Questions
5. Are there any positive aspects to binge-watching?
Strenuous:
Demanding a lot of physical or mental effort and energy.
Technical:
Using specialized knowledge and skills to perform tasks related to technology, engineering, or scientific fields.
Demanding:
Requiring much skill or effort.
Fulfilling:
Providing happiness and satisfaction.
Rewarding:
Making you feel satisfied that you have done something important or useful, or done something well
The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant or mundane realities
Escapism:
Sedentary:
Tending to spend much time seated and inactive.