B2 – Upper Intermediate
It has been said that complaining, to a certain degree, has some stress-relieving benefits. Being able to voice out your frustrations in small doses can appease one’s anger. For some, complaining comes naturally. For others, complaining just isn’t their nature.
Listen to this podcast and be ready to talk about people’s willingness to air displeasure.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-191003
Discussion Questions:
- Do you often complain when you feel that you were wronged or you did not get your money’s worth? Talk about your experiences filing complaints.
2. What good does complaining do?
3. According to the podcast, what are the most used methods for complaining?
4. Why do people resort to modern methods such as social media platforms to voice out their complaints?
5. What do you usually to get what you want?