B2 – Upper Intermediate
Binge watching wrecks your sleep.
You’re almost certainly guilty of binge watching: market research indicates about two-thirds of us regularly spend several hours inhaling a TV show. But watching just one more episode… just one more… just one more isn’t without consequence.
Watch the video explaining why binge watching is bad for us.
Vocabulary Questions:
- Explain the term “binge watching“. “Is binge watching bad for your brain and body?” Use this term in a sentence.
- What does “in one sitting” mean? “Whether you are watching and entire Netflix series in one sitting or playing the newest Zelda from start to finish, most of us spend a significant time in front of screens.” Use this idiom in a sentence.
- What does “at the root of” mean? “At the root of many of these claims is the physical inactivity associated with prolonged TV watching.” Use this idiom in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What might be reasons people binge watch?
- How is binge watching bad for our brain and body?
- What could be some benefits of binge watching?
- Have you ever watched multiple movies/series episodes or an entire series in one sitting? Talk about this experience. What effects did it have on your body?
- What can one do to avoid a sedentary lifestyle?
- What are your thought on this, “The more you move, the more you live.“?